Backpacking for Girls
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To allow you to continue making plans for your summer, we are holding off on charging camp fees. Please register for camp. You will need to go through the entire registration process, but your charge will be zero.
When the program does run, participants will be required to pay two weeks prior to the start date of camp.
We will head to the White Mountains to spend nights under the stars, enjoy incredible views, and create friendships all in a few days of hard work. Backpacking is a great way to form tight bonds and accomplish goals. This Girls Trip will center around teamwork, encouraging others, and a whole bunch of fun!
Trip Schedule:
- Monday 9am-4pm: Meet & greet, review packing list and shop for food
- Tuesday: Head to the White Mountains, Day 1 of backpacking
- Wednesday: Day 2 of backpacking
- Thursday: Day 3 of backpacking and return home
- Friday 9am-4pm: Clean/Return Gear and beach day at Baboosic Lake
** Please call the office 603-673-6248 for extended care (7:30am-5:30pm) options
Backpacking Details:
- First Time Backpackers welcome!
- Daily Mileage: 5-8 miles
- Daily Elevation Change: 1,000-4,000ft
- Average Pack Weight: 35-45lbs
- Trip will depart for all weather conditions
- See Packing List below
Who: Girls entering Grades 7-9
When: June 29th- July 3rd
Where: Franconia Notch area
Fee: $255R $285NR
Min: 6, Max: 8
Please note that specific trip details may change
Meet your Leaders!
Rachael Facey is a soon to be graduate of the University of New Hampshire's Outdoor Education program and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Some of her favorite things to do outside include hiking, climbing, surfing and skiing. She loves exploring New England's natural playgrounds and can't wait to share amazing experiences this summer.
Rachel O'Sullivan is the Program Coordinator at the Amherst Rec Department and a big fan of the outdoors. She has Recreation Management and Outdoor Education degree also from UNH and is an American Red Cross Wilderness & Remote First Aid instructor. Her favorite outdoor adventures include hiking, surfing and cooking with a backcountry stove.
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