2024 Camp Adventure Guide

Mariner Girl Scouts 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.

Upcoming Mariner Events Winter GAM Grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 school year Dates: Jan. 12-14

Location: Tuckaho 63379 Cost: $25 per Girl Scout

What is Winter GAM? It’s a gathering for Girl Scouts who like water sports, such as swimming, canoeing or sailing. Winter GAM is hosted by the Girl Scout Mariners who welcome other girls and Mariners alike to spend a fun weekend at camp. The event includes games, water sport instruction, learning sea shanties and more! Participants do not get in the water during this winter event. Girls interested in joining the Mariner program are encouraged to attend. All meals, snacks and lodging are included.

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

Girl Scout membership is required for all participants. Adults must also have a current background check.

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

Summer GAM Grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 school year Dates: July 28-Aug. 3 Location: TBD Cost: $105 per Skippers and Youth, $75 per Barnacles and $20 per day-only Girls 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 Mariner ship!

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

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

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