Take A Hike!

sending out notes for our next planned Girl Scout Meeting....
Friday August 7th 6-8 p.m. City Park

Brownies will earn Travel Right; Juniors will earn Finding Your Way; Cadettes will earn Backpacking; all girls will get an Advantage Fun Patch Adventure.

planned activities:
finding Mercer on a Missouri Map
drawing maps
learning how to use natural signs for direction: sun, star, moss, etc.
trail signs
using a compass
reading a map
symbol hunt
5 Safety Smart Rules
list ten things you expect to see
what should you take? (beach, car trip, friends house)
what could you bring home as a souvenior?
what to wear
prevent sunburn
hiking tips
"Gorp" trail mix & water for snack.

and of course the rainy day backup will be movie night...