High Adventure Backpacking- Coyote Gulch: 10/18-10/20 (Grades 7-12, Girl Scout with Camp Staff)
Description
Program Name
High Adventure Backpacking - Coyote Gulch: 10/18-10/20 (Grades 7-12, Girl Scout with Camp Staff)

Participation Type
This event is designed to be attended by Girl Scout eligible youth only, but you do not need to be a Girl Scout member to attend. Campers will be supervised by trained and background checked Camp Staff following Girl Scout ratios.

Program Description
Are you ready for an adventure!? Come experience the beauty and wonder of the Grand Staircase in the Escalante desert on this two-night three-day backpacking excursion. We will begin our adventure at the hurricane wash trailhead and descend into Coyote Gulch where we will see sandstone arches, hike in the creek, and experience all the wonder and nature the Utah desert has to offer. Campers will learn how to pack a backpack, how to read a topographic map, how to find and treat water in the desert, backcountry cooking, and more! Cadettes will earn the Primitive Camper Badge and Seniors will earn the Trail Adventure Badge.

We will meet at the SLC office, pack our gear and head south! This is a moderate to easy hike and is a good trip for beginners or novices who have a passion for backpacking. No experience is necessary; however, participants must be able to carry a pack weighing about ¼ of their body weight 3-5 miles each day.

Pre-Trip Meeting
This program includes a virtual pre-trip meeting on Tuesday, October 8 where participants will review the trail, go over the packing list, and learn how to pack their backpack. The meeting link will be emailed to you the day prior.

Physical Exam Form
Girl Scouts of Utah will need a Physical Exam Form for each participant; can be completed from a well-child exam from 10/18/2022 to the present.

Packing List
Refer to the Backpacking Packing List to get a general idea of what your Girl Scout will need for this trip. More information will be shared during the pre-trip meeting on October 8.

Post-Registration Forms
After registration, additional forms will need to be completed in UltraCamp. These forms include:
  • Additional Health Information
  • Immunizations (we do not need a copy of immunization records; will need the date of their last tetanus vaccination)
  • Physician and Insurance Information
  • Over-the-Counter Medication Permissions
  • Sensitive Issues Acknowledgement
To complete your forms, log into UltraCamp and click the envelope icon on the top right corner of the toolbar or click on “Message Center” from the drop-down list. Incomplete forms and tasks will be listed in the Message Center under Alerts. Click each form, enter the requested information, and click “SAVE”. 

Program Fee and Payment
  • Girl Scout Members: $225 ($50 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
  • Non-Members: $270 ($50 non-refundable deposit due with registration)
  • Balances due in full by 10/7/2024. If you register after this date, (a) you will be required to pay in full and (b) you will have 10 days to submit Activity Credits in order to have GSU refund your initial payment for the credits.
Activity Scholarships (Members Only)
  • Learn more and apply for an Activity Scholarship here.
  • To receive an award, you must register for the program, pay the deposit, and then apply for a scholarship.
Activity Credits (Girl Scout Members Only)
  • Girls may use Activity Credits to pay for this program.
  • Option 1: Register now, pay deposit with credit card or e-check, mail Activity Credits to Girl Scouts of Utah with a payment form. Pay any remaining balance in UltraCamp with a credit card or e-check. Deposits will not be refunded in exchange of Activity Credits.
  • Option 2: To pay the deposit with Activity Credits, mail them to Girl Scouts of Utah with a payment form. Note: GSU will apply the credits to your UltraCamp account and then families are responsible for the registration in UltraCamp. GSU does not register the participant.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
  • Program deposits are non-refundable.
  • Program fees (less the deposit) may be refunded before the program registration deadline. Cancellations after the program registration deadline will forfeit the full amount of the fee for each person registered.
  • For cancellations and registration changes, please contact Girl Scouts of Utah at 801-265-8472 or info@gsutah.org.
  • Program registration deadline is 10/7/2024.
Location:
Girl Scouts of Utah - Other
Dates:
10/18/2024 8:00 AM - 10/20/2024 8:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 7th - 12th
Cost:
$225 Girl Scout // $270 Non-Member -- $50 deposit due with registration
Availability:
9 females
9 total openings
Registration will end on 10/7/2024 at 11:59 PM.