2023-2024 Inspire Discovery

Become a Mariner Girl Scout Make a splash with Mariner Girl Scouts! Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts discover and develop their water-sport skills through canoeing, sailing and swimming. From mastering canoeing strokes to navigating a sailboat as a team, Mariner Girl Scouts conquer the open waters through this special interest program!

The Mariner Program Girl Scouts set sail in ships of six or more, either as an existing troop or as individual Girl Scouts and volunteers, while still maintaining registration in their existing troops. Girl Scout Mariners who are graduating high school have the opportunity to join the Barnacle Ship and help mentor other girls.

Annual Events Summer Gather All Mariners (GAM): Mariners compete in the Council’s longest-standing Mariner event, a five-day experience testing their canoeing, swimming and sailing abilities! Advanced preparation is required, and all activities are based on recognized water safety standards and follow Girl Scout water safety requirements. This event is exclusive to girls active in a ship! Winter GAM: Learn sea shanties and discover nautical skills at this weekend event in January open to any Girl Scout with an interest in water sports or the Mariner program. Participants do not get into the water during this event.

Current Participating Ship Locations Manchester • North St. Louis County • Kirkwood • St. Charles • Festus • Crystal City • Eureka • Rolla

Interested in joining Mariner Girl Scouts or adding a ship to your location? Contact:

• Aundreya Ottens, Senior Manager, Camping Programs, at aottens@girlscoutsem.org .

• Or Jennifer Fakes, Program Coordinator, at marinersgsem@gmail.com .

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