Date: Sat Jun 06 2026, 8:00 AM MST - Sun Jun 07 2026, 4:00 PM MST
- Girl Scout Events,
- Outdoor Events
- Junior,
- Cadette
- Southeast WY
Join Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts from all across GSMW on this
exciting 2Day/1Night backpacking adventure in the Vedauwoo area of the
Medicine Bow National Forest of Southeastern Wyoming! You do NOT need
to have all of your own gear, but you DO need an adult to join this
trip.
Girls will get to know themselves on a different
level as they earn their Junior Camper and Cadette Primitive Camper
Badges. Trying something new, meeting new people, or exploring a new
place will teach you something about yourself you didn’t know before.
There will be a pre-trip meeting to prepare the Scouts and any registered adults for the adventure. This will be when we discuss individual Scout gear lists and any planning that girls need to do ahead of time. These meetings will be scheduled individually with each girl/adult.
Girls and adults will arrive the morning of day 1 ready to learn about their gear and how to pack their backpack. We will fit backpacks, divide up gear and pack their packs. We will depart to the Medicine Bow National Forest where we’ll begin our journey. We will hike a short distance to our campsite, our goal is to become acquainted with the skills needed for a backpack trip. We will stop often to take photographs, eat snacks and rest along the way. The rest of the day we will spend learning camp skills.
Our second day will include breaking down camp, hitting the trail and honing some of our trail skills. We will take our time and arrive at the trailhead after enjoying a day of beautiful views and new friendships. We will learn new things about nature along the way. We will plan to return to Laramie by mid/late-afternoon. After turning in gear we will say “see ya later.”
GEAR INFO
GSMW will provide all group equipment (tents, stoves, fuel, water filters, medical and safety equipment), breakfast/dinner food, beverages, first-aid support, and guiding. We are able to accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions. Please let us know if you have any food preferences upon registering. Girls will learn about some trail food ahead of time and coordinate to bring their own lunch/snack foods.
Each girl and adult attending this trip will have a list of items
that they need to bring, we will do our best to help you find anything
you may be missing!
To ensure a positive and safe
experience for everyone, instructors may determine that this trip is
not the right fit for a participant if physical, medical, behavioral,
skill level or other concerns could impact their safety or the group dynamic.
Learn about ALL GOALS TRIPS HERE!
Which GOALS Adventure is right for you?
This trip is part of the GSMW Girl Scout Outdoor Adventure & Leadership Skills (GOALS) curriculum. Be sure to check out all of the options so you can choose the right trip for your girl!
GOALS Cornerstone: This is a day trip for girls of all ages to begin learning outdoor skills, leadership skills and enjoy adventure together in the great outdoors!
GOALS Trailhead: This trip is a single night trip designed for Junior and Cadette girls (4th-8th grade) that do not have any backpacking or backcountry experience. Each camper must be accompanied by an adult companion who is a registered Girl Scout volunteer with an approved background check. Tent arrangements can accommodate girls attending with a family or non-family member. Girls will learn backpacking and backcountry basics and gain confidence with their skills!
GOALS Ascent: This is a 3 day/2 night trip for Cadette girls who have attended our GOALS Trailhead trip and Senior and Ambassador girls who do not have any backcountry skills. Cadette girls can request instructor approval if they have not attended GOALS Trailhead, but do have sufficient backcountry/camping skills. Campers may attend this trip in a troop camp style by including at least one registered adult with approved background check per 2-3 girls. Adults are expected to participate in activities and supervise campers as needed. Girls will focus on becoming efficient at all backcountry living skills and peer leadership skills.
GOALS Summit: This is a 3-4 day/2-3 night trip for Senior and Ambassador girls. Girls do not need to have experience on a previous GOALS trip, but should be realistic about the challenge of this trip. This trip is open to girls as well as any accompanying adults that would like to join the adventure with their girls. Adults are expected to participate in activities and assist as needed. The GOALS Summit will annually vary between a Wilderness First Aid, Survival and Leadership focus.
Registration for this event is $100 per girl/$80 per adult, and
closes on May 10th.
After May 10th, your program
registration is non-refundable.
