Adventure Program
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What Is the Adventure Program?
The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Adventure program is a progression of activities that are fun, active, engaging, and challenging. From simple games to the challenging high rope courses, the Adventure Program will enrich the Girl Scouting experience of everyone who takes part.
Is the Adventure Program Safe?
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana has gone through great lengths to ensure all facilitators have taken required training to fulfill the requirements to become the teams course facilitator or high ropes programmer. Annual updates to keep skills and programming current are required of all facilitators and programmers. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana follows the national standards of Project Adventure and (ACCT) Association of Challenge Course Technology.
Who is the Adventure Program for?
The Adventure Program is for Girl Scouts, youth groups, schools, adults, businesses, and corporate groups wishing to work towards achieving the following learning goals:
- To increase an individual's sense of confidence and self-esteem.
- To increase mutual support and cohesion within a group.
- To develop abilities that contribute to group-decision making and leadership.
- To foster appreciation and respect for differences existing within the group.
High Ropes
The High Ropes Course is a teams course moved off the ground and up high into the trees. A first response upon seeing the ropes is often with awe and "No way! No way you're getting me to do that!" The excitement and fear factor are high at the ropes course and so are the personal rewards. Emphasis is placed on the following:
Building self-esteem through both physical and mental risk-taking activities.
- Increase of mutual support within a group.
- Appreciation of problem solving and understanding of consequences.
- Recognition of one's own strengths and limitations, and gaining a better understanding of one's peers.
Teams Course
Teams courses are a series of physical obstacles which a group is challenged to go over, under, or around. There are ropes to swing on, beams to balance on, and things to squeeze through. The Teams Course provides groups with tools to create very challenging and exciting initiative problems.
- To build communication and cooperation in a non-judgmental setting.
- To teach respect, trust, and diversity within a group.
- To develop leadership skills.
- To stimulate a creative, fun, and active environment.
- To teach the skills of shared responsibilities and respect for differences.
Other Adventure Activities Available at Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Camps
- Caving - Stem Adventure Center
- Orienteering Courses - Stem Adventure Center and Camp Pennyroyal
- Rock Climbing Opportunities - Contact the Adventure Program Specialists (Available to Senior Girl Scout troops only)
Training Opportunities
Training is available for adult volunteers interested in becoming teams course facilitators and high rope programmers. Please contact the Adventure Program Specialist for more information. 1-888-771-5170 extension 260, 502-836-7510, or 812-737-2787.
Who to Contact
The following activities are available throughout the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana area (Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana). Please contact the following offices or camps to schedule dates, times, and locations.
Teams Courses
- Stem Adventure Center - Laconia, Indiana
Louisville Headquarters - 502-636-0900 or 1-888-771-5170
- Camp Pennyroyal - Owensboro, Kentucky
Pennyroyal Service Center - 270-684-9481 or 1-888-771-5174
- Camp Shantituck - Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Louisville Headquarters - 502-636-0900 or 1-888-771-5170
Camp Bear Creek - Benton, Kentucky
Bear Creek Service Center - 270-443-8704 or 1-888-771-517- Houchens Program Center - Bowling Green, Kentucky
Caveland Service Center - 270-842-8138 or 1-888-771-5172
High Ropes Courses
- Stem Adventure Center - Laconia, Indiana
Louisville Headquarters - 502-636-0900 or 1-888-771-5170
- Camp Pennyroyal - Owensboro, Kentucky
Pennyroyal Service Center - 270-684-9481 or 1-888-771-5174
Caving & Rock Climbing:
Adventure Program Forms