April 2025
Advanced Outdoor Skills
Advanced Outdoor Skills prepares leaders to camp with girls in a primitive setting. You will learn the basics of backpacking, primitive camping, menu planning, and essential skills like water filtration, wilderness hygiene, and outdoor cooking. This training includes an overnight interactive camping experience in a primitive setting where you will demonstrate skills presented in training. The campsite will be reached on foot, without running water, electricity or restrooms. This class is designed for those who have completed Outdoor Skills (previously…
Find out more »Compass: Spring Backpacking Trip to Natchez Trace State Park
Join us for an unforgettable backpacking adventure through the stunning landscapes of Natchez Trace State Park! Whether you're a returning Compass Backpacker or this is your first time, you can immerse yourself in nature, build new skills, and most importantly, create lasting memories with your fellow Girl Scouts. Hike the Cub Lake trail to the Cub Lake backcountry site for a night around the campfire and sleeping under a canopy of stars. Participants must have completed Backpacking 101 training prior…
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