Outdoor Survival Skills

The park will offer several activities this weekend to help scouts attain a badge or simply have fun in the outdoors. Be sure to get your 2026 GSA booklet from your council to get free parking. The booklets will not be available at the park.

Lots of thing can turn a simple day hike into an emergency camp-out. Join us as we explore different ways we can prepare for the unexpected:

Shelter Making at 10 a.m. will be a group effort utilizing materials found on site to create emergency protection from the weather.

Fire Making at 11 a.m. will be a workshop on various ways to start and maintain a campfire while following safety guidelines. After the fire has been built, participants are welcome to use it to cook their lunch or some smores. 

Way Making at 1 p.m. will be a workshop using map, compass and GPS technology to navigate through a wooded environment.

While registration is not required for this program, it is recommended! If you register, we will be able to contact you if the program is cancelled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To register, please email bcguide@dcr.virginia.gov. Let us know if you have any questions and/or concerns. 

About Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Every September, during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, Virginia State Parks offers a variety of programs to connect Girl Scouts with nature while earning badges. From guided hikes and plant identification to campfire building and backpacking basics, this special weekend helps Girl Scouts learn outdoor skills, build confidence and become advocates for the environment. 

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