Maine Wilderness Adventure: July 6–July 17, 2023

You’ll take your outdoor skills to a whole new level through hiking, rafting, and rock-climbing adventures.

About the Trip

Get ready and get set to experience a wilderness adventure in Maine! Rustic Camp Natarswi stands in the shadows of Mount Katahdin, hugging pristine shorelines within Maine’s Baxter State Park. For 12 days, you'll work on mastering your canoeing and camping skills, building your stamina on adventurous day hikes along the Appalachian Trail, climbing the Natarswi rock, and sleeping under the stars.

You’ll enhance your outdoors skills and experience one-of-a-kind Maine adventures through day trips to underground ice caves, natural waterslides and waterfalls, Maine’s wildest river, and the Appalachian Trail, all while building lasting friendships and a lifetime of memories.

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 7–9 in summer 2023

• Interests: Outdoors, physical activity, camping

• Requirements: Some hiking, canoeing, and kayaking experience preferred; teamwork; positive attitude

• Equipment: Packing list will be provided after acceptance

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in environmental and wildlife conservation.

The Cost

Program fee: $2,200

The program fee does not include airfare. Girls will need to arrange for transportation to and from Bangor, Maine.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $250. (This deposit is included in your program fee.)

Final payment due: June 1, 2023

Cancellation policy: May 1, 2023, is the last day you can cancel and receive a refund (minus deposit).

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Maine | https://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/

Elizabeth Helton, destinations@gsmaine.org, (207) 772-1177