Special Package Rates on White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Zip Lining, Hiking & More! Earn Badges too!
Girl Scouts looking for whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, hiking and other adventures need look no farther than their own backyard! Only one hour from Washington DC & Baltimore beltways, River & Trail Outfitters has been offering adventure sports to Girl Scouts and other youth organizations for 42 years.
Lee Baihly, founder & CEO of River & Trail, is himself an Eagle Scout with a passion for getting people outside to experience our local rivers and trails. The outdoor menu features Girl Scout Days, an opportunity for troops large and small to participate in a convenient package of learning and fun at an affordable price.
Three Great Reasons to Participate in Girl Scout Days 2016
1. Earn Badges! Complete badges or work towards completion while we do the facilitating!
2. Near Harpers Ferry. Activities take place near historic Harpers Ferry National Park, a perfect 1/2 day activity for your troop.
— OR Go on the Harpers Ferry Ghost Tour. Voted #1 Ghost Tour in America by Trip Advisor!
3. Discount Rates & Special Perks! Take advantage of the discounts & perks on these dates, see packages for details.
If you can’t make one of the dates below, come on the date of your choice! Trips are offered throughout the year, call us for more information and group discounts.
Girl Scout Day Package #1
White Water Rafting & Camping 2016
May 7th, Saturday & June 5th, Sunday
Arrive at 8:30am for a 9:05am departure
- Ages 7 & Up, 50 lbs.
- Includes: equipment, certified guide in every raft, shuttle
- FREE: Saturday night tent camping at Brunswick Family Campground (optional, included only for May 7th trip)
- FREE: Picnic lunch on the river. fried chicken, potato salad, fruit and drink (humus wrap option available)
- Discount Price: $54.50 (includes all taxes and fees)
- Check-in for trip: River & Trail Outfitters
- This trip goes towards earning their Ultimate Recreation Badge” – completes 1 or 2 out of the 5 steps.
Girl Scout Day Package #2
Kayaking 2016
June 11th, Saturday & June 12th, Sunday(optional)
Earn your “Paddling Badge” all in one weekend or get it started with a one-day program on Saturday
Schedule:
10am- 11:30am: On-land paddling orientation & information (covers equipment, types of kayaks, safety, need-to-knows)
11:30am-12:30pm: Lunch
1pm-3pm: Kayaking (Potomac River)
Overnight: Camp out Saturday night
Day Two: (optional to complete the badge)
9am-12pm: Guided half day kayaking trip. 5.5 miles on the Potomac
- Ages 7 & Up
- Includes: all equipment, guide(s), shuttle transportation on Sunday
- FREE: Day 1 Picnic lunch by the river. fried chicken, potato salad, fruit and drink (humus wrap option available)
- FREE: Saturday night tent camping at Brunswick Family Campground
- Two kayak instruction sessions for the price of one!
- Discount Price: $69.95 (includes all taxes and fees). Price is the same for two-day program or one-day.
- Check-in for trip: Brunswick Family Campground
Girl Scout Day Package #3
Rock Wall & Zip Line Adventure
May 21st, Saturday. Limited Availability. Only 24 people for each time slot!
- Two time slots: 9:30 am and 1:30 pm
- Must be between 50 lbs- 250 lbs & wearing close-toed shoes
- Includes: 1.5 hrs on each activity. All equipment, staff for 840 ft zipline & rock climbing wall. Troops may be divided between the two activities.
- FREE: Snacks
- FREE: Tent camping at Brunswick Family Campground (available Friday or Saturday night and is optional)
- Price: $45.75 (includes taxes and fees)
- Check-in for trip Camp Manidokan
- This trip goes towards earning their “Ultimate Recreation Badge” – completes 2 out of the 5 steps.
Girl Scout Day Package #4
Survival Hike & Camping
April 23rd, Saturday for Girl Scouts
April 30th, Saturday for Brownies
- 11:30am arrival for a 12pm start at the Brunswick Family Campground
- Minimum age 5 yrs
- FREE: granola snack, water and guide(s)
- FREE: tent camping at Brunswick Family Campground night before or after the hike (optional)
- Price: $28.25 (includes all taxes and fees)
- Check-in for trip: Brunswick Family Campground
- This trip goes towards earning their “Ultimate Recreation Badge” for Girl Scouts (completes 1 or 2 out of the 5 steps) or towards the “Brownie Adventurer Badge.”
