Adventures on the Go Tour - We're Coming to Your Region!
Adventures on the Go is going on tour, and we’re stopping in all four regions of our council to engage troops, volunteers, community leaders, and partners who have always supported GSNWGL initiatives. All tour stops are FREE to attend! We hope you will join us!
Our first stop will be at our flagship camp in Irma, WI - Camp Birch Trails!
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Open House 2:00-5:00 CST | Please click below to register!
It's a day of play in nature that will include opportunities to:
- Meet our talented AOTG Program Manager, Bethany McAnally
- Step inside and tour the AOTG mobile unit
- Get a photo op behind the wheel of the AOTG truck
- Enjoy waterfront activities - kayaking, canoeing, and a beachfront campfire with s'mores
- Show off your archery skills in the central playfield
- Take a chance at winning a paddleboard from Loon Paddleboard, among several other prizes at our raffle station
- Purchase GSNWGL merch - limited items will be available
Please bring a towel if you plan to enjoy waterfront activities.
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. We will have water and cookies onsite!
This tour stop is sponsored by UMR.
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Upcoming AOTG Tour Stops - Register below to sign up!
- Sunday, May 5, 2024 | GSNWGL Camp Birch Trails - Irma, Wisconsin - 2:00-5:00 CST
- Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | Scheels - Eau Claire, Wisconsin - 1:00-3:00 CST
- Sunday, June 9, 2024 | East Girl Scout Center - Appleton, Wisconsin - 2:00-5:00 CST
- Friday, June 21, 2024 | Up North Lodge, Gwinn, Michigan - 1:00-4:00 ET
- Sunday, June 23, 2024 | Chutes & Ladders Green Space, Houghton, Michigan - 1:00-4:00 ET
- Monday June 24, 2024 | Quincy Green, Hancock, MI - 1:00-4:00 ET
What is Adventures on the Go?
A mobile unit providing accessibility to outdoor experiences with the goal of getting more youth on the water, in the trees, and under the stars. A talented, highly qualified program manager leads archery, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, orienteering, and more, and our Girl Scouts love everything about it! What’s more? Not only is AOTG new for our council, it’s also the only mobile outdoor program experience for Girl Scouts in the United States! AOTG came to life based on a logic model designed to help GSNWGL reach short and long-term outcomes related to outdoor education and is a result of the wisdom we’ve gained by listening to our Girl Scouts, giving them more space to pursue youth-focused, youth-led experiences, such as a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships, and community problem-solving.
Our AOTG Program Manager, Bethany McAnally, is a certified lifeguard and lifeguard instructor. She also has first aid, wilderness, and wilderness first responder certifications. She grew up as a Girl Scout in our council and worked at our sleepaway camp, Camp Birch Trails since she was 14. Bethany started as a camp assistant, then moved to a counselor, trip leader, and finally, trip director! She earned her master’s in criminology law and society and served as a combat engineer officer in the United States Marine Corps. Bethany is passionate about outdoor adventure and education and is excited to bring new opportunities to Girl Scouts.
Take a peek inside of our Adventures on the Go mobile unit!
Through Adventures on the Go, Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes can reach girls throughout our council who may not have access to outdoor experiences or equipment.
Exposure to play in nature will drive girls’ curiosity and various outdoor programming opportunities.
We hope to remove the cost barrier for girls and families wanting to try kayaking, rock climbing, or experiences that may otherwise be cost-prohibitive.
Our goal is also to increase inclusion in the outdoors. We want to bring this new experience to girls who may have previously experienced trauma associated with the outdoors. Adventures on the Go can be a new introduction to outdoor adventures in a safe environment close to home.
We are committed to increasing accessibility to outdoor experiences and looking at what we offer through a lens of all potential limitations (e.g., cognitive, physical, emotional).
Troops - Book your Adventures on the Go stop today!
Click below for more details.
Note: All programs require a minimum of 8 paid participants to run.
Archery
Archery
Location: Large field at least 200ft long (public parks, football fields, baseball field) Extra Requirements: Need permission from park/field managers to set up kids archery range Gear to Bring: Closed-toed shoes, hair tie for long hair Participant Minimum: 8 paid participants Participant Limit: 15 per session (Daisies K-1st grade cannot participate in archery, but slingshots will be available) Cost: $15
Campfire Cooking
Campfire Cooking
Location: Needs to have a pre-existing fire circle Extra Requirements: Wood nearby or brought by the group Gear to Bring: Mess kits, firewood Participant Minimum: 8 paid participants Participant Limit: 15 participants Cost: $20
Camp Stove Cooking
Camp Stove Cooking
Location: Outdoor area with non-plastic picnic table Gear to bring: Mess Kits Participant limit: 8 per session (4th grade and above only) Cost: $20
Orienteering
Orienteering
Location: Large field or picnic tables if just doing map reading Participant Minimum: 8 paid participants Participant Limit: 15 participants Cost: $15
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Location: Hiking trails open to snowshoeing Gear to Bring: Cold weather gear, warm boots Participant Minimum: 8 paid participants Participant Limit: 15 participants Cost: $20
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Location: Public lake or slow-moving river Extra Requirements: The location needs to accommodate a large truck and trailer, and one adult from the group needs to serve as a Watcher Gear to Bring: clothes that can get wet/swimsuit, water shoes, life jacket (optional) Participant Minimum: 8 paid participants Participant Limit: 10 participants Cost: $20
All programs are 1-2 hours long. All activities require at least one Adult from the troop. For water activities, the Troop adult must serve as a watcher on the water. Badges are available at $3 each!
Contact Girl Scouts at info@gsnwgl.org or 888.747.6945 to start planning your adventure!
Thank you to our Sponsors
who have made Adventures on the Go possible in 2023!
