Adventures on the Go™
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 curiosity about various outdoor programming opportunities. Adventures on the Go serves as a fantastic stepping stone for introducing Girl Scouts to the camp experience. By offering engaging outdoor activities, AOTG allows Girl Scouts to sample the excitement and fun they’ll find at camp in a familiar and comfortable environment close to home. This hands-on approach helps build confidence and enthusiasm, making the transition to an actual camp experience seamless and inviting.
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!
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Note: All programs require a minimum of 8 paid participants to run.
Archery 
Campfire Cooking
Camp Stove Cooking
Orienteering
Snowshoeing
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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!
