
Designed with outdoor skill progression in mind, GSHPA's backpacking program is an outdoor experience she won't want to miss! Each level of the program offers new challenges, and new opportunities to grow her outdoor skills and knowledge. Two amazing GSHPA volunteers run programs throughout the year, which you can find on our Event Calendar.
See level descriptions and prerequisites and explore backpacking resources helpful to any backpacker below!
Participants in the backpacking program will receive a patch and rocker for their initial program, and then a rocker for each unique level of programming they attend after.
At GSHPA, we believe in responsible behavior and respecting the environment. That’s why we're one of only two Girl Scout Councils that are Leave No Trace Partners! The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national organization that supports protecting the outdoors by teaching and inspiring people to enjoy it responsibly. That’s something we can get behind!
How can Girl Scouts ensure they’re practicing #LNT daily?
There are seven principles of Leave No Trace. It’s important that Girl Scouts are familiar with these principles, considering so many of our activities happen in the outdoors. Let’s go through each one and think about how the principles apply to Girl Scouts.
Have questions about the Backpacking program? Reach out to our Member Services team at MemberServices@gshpa.org or 800-692-7816.