Date: Sun Mar 15, 9:00 AM CDT - Wed Mar 18, 6:00 PM CDT
Category:
- Travel,
- STEM,
- Outdoor,
- Healthy Living
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Get ready for an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night Spring Break eco-adventure in Galveston that combines high-energy thrills with hands-on discovery! Soar over the coast on a zip line, paddle through serene marshlands on a guided kayak tour, and cruise the harbor to watch for wild dolphins. Dive deep into marine science as you learn about endangered sea turtles and enjoy relaxing downtime for beachcombing and shelling on the shore. This trip offers the perfect mix of outdoor fun and environmental education, so grab your spot now for an island experience you won't want to miss!
Location: Galveston, TX
Supervision Level: This is a DROP OFF event. Please plan on checking in your registered Girl Scout with required paperwork submitted at check-in.
Special Instructions: Trip
Logistics: Departure: Sunday, March 15th @ 9:00 AM (Departing
from Austin). Return: Wednesday, March 18th @ ~6:00 PM (Arriving in
Austin). Chaperones: GSCTX Staff
Member. Included: van transportation, lodging, and
all meals in Galveston. Lodging is a modern Girl Scout property with
AC, bunk beds, showers, etc. A comprehensive packing list will be sent
on Monday, March 2 to all registered participants. Final payment due
February 27th.
Who Should Go? This trip is
perfect for Girl Scouts interested in: Outdoor Adventures, Marine
Science, and Nature & Wildlife.
All participants at this aquatic event will be required to wear a
U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD/lifejacket)
at all times due to the requirements of Safety Activity Checkpoints
for this activity. However, swim assessments are required every year
for youth and adults participating in any type of Girl Scout aquatic
activities including, but not limited to, pool activities, canoeing,
stand-up paddleboarding, etc. All participants at a swimming/aquatic
event without a completed swim assessment should be assumed to be a
non-swimmer and must always wear a Coast Guard-approved personal
flotation device (life jacket/PFD).See Safety Activity Checkpoints for details. Swim assessment paperwork should be retained by
the troop leader and caregiver. Safety-wise adults should ensure that
swimmers remain in aquatic situations appropriate to their swimming
ability.
Badge/Patch: Fun patch given out at
the event.
Required Paperwork: Please complete the following sections of the Council Event Health and Permission Forms, print, and bring with you to the event: Section(s) Domestic Travel: Sections A, B, C, and E1-2. Paperwork Deadline: All traveler forms, including a physical exam (dated within 12 months of travel), are due by March 1st. A detailed packing list will be emailed to participants after registration
Contact for registration questions: customercare@gsctx.org
Several days prior to the event, you will receive a final confirmation email from our Girl Scout experience team with any additional information you need. If you do not receive this email, please contact customercare@gsctx.org. Please make sure that @gsctx.org is on your approved senders list to prevent these emails from going to spam.
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