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Adventure Express

Adventure Express

Explore. Lead. Adventure—Anywhere.

The Adventure Express is a mobile outdoor experience unit that brings hands-on, outdoor adventure, skill-building, and leadership opportunities directly to girls and adults in communities across our 27-county footprint. This unit expands access to outdoor programming and trainings by meeting girls and volunteers where they are!

The Adventure Express Tour embarks soon!

Is your troop or service unit interested in bringing the Adventure Express to your neighborhood? This summer, the Adventure Express is embarking on a grand introduction tour across western Pennsylvania—details coming soon!

Reserve the Adventure Express beginning August 2026!

Each activity will take 2-3 hours to complete and requires a minimum of 12 girls. It is $150 to reserve the Adventure Express, plus the fee per activity(s) chosen.

For a group of 12 girls, renting the Adventure Express would cost $15-$22.50/girl (includes the Adventure Express unit, facilitator, equipment, and patches for girls participating).

Your rental will include:

The Adventure Express mobile unit
An activity facilitator
All supplies needed for the activity
An exclusive Adventure Express patch for participating girls

What is required for a reservation:

Space to accommodate the Adventure Express and requested activity(s)
Ratio for group participating in activity

Choose your adventure!

Archery

Archery is an exciting and empowering outdoor activity that teaches Girl Scouts focus, patience, and confidence. Participants learn how to safely handle a bow and arrow, understand proper shooting techniques, and practice aiming at targets. Through guided instruction, Girl Scouts develop hand-eye coordination, concentration, and self-discipline while enjoying a fun and supportive environment. Girls will also learn important safety rules, range commands, and equipment care. As they practice and improve their skills, they build perseverance and a sense of accomplishment. Archery encourages teamwork, respect for others, and personal goal-setting, making it a rewarding experience for all skill levels.

Cost: $60
Age Levels: Brownie/Junior/Cadette/Senior/Ambassador
Space needed: An archery range requires space based on shooting distance, with a minimum of 20-30 yards for beginners and over 100 yards for advanced practice. A safe setup often needs roughly 25 yards by 10 yards, with at least 25-50 yards of clear, safe buffer space behind the target to handle misses.

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Hiking and backpacking give Girl Scouts the opportunity to explore the outdoors while building confidence, independence, and teamwork. Girls learn how to plan a hike, read trail maps, and practice outdoor safety skills as they travel through nature. Backpacking takes the adventure further by teaching Girl Scouts how to pack essential gear, set up camp, and care for themselves during overnight trips. Along the way, Girl Scouts develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for the natural world. They learn Leave No Trace principles, how to respect wildlife, and the importance of protecting the environment. Whether on a short day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, girls gain a sense of accomplishment and connection to nature while creating lasting memories with their troop.

Cost: $60
Age Levels:
Hiking: Daisy, Brownie Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Backpacking: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Space needed: Hiking trails

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Orienteering is an adventurous outdoor activity that challenges Girl Scouts to navigate using a map and compass. Girls learn how to read maps, identify landmarks, and use directional skills to find their way through a course or natural setting. This hands-on experience builds confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. As they practice orienteering, Girl Scouts develop teamwork and communication while working together to reach checkpoints. They also learn outdoor safety, awareness of their surroundings, and how to make smart decisions in unfamiliar environments. Orienteering encourages independence, perseverance, and a sense of adventure while helping girls connect with nature in a fun and meaningful way.

Cost: $35
Age Levels: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Space needed: Depends on difficulty level; can be open fields or a wooded area.

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Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun and active water adventure that helps Girl Scouts build balance, confidence, and outdoor skills. Girls learn how to safely use a paddleboard, including how to stand, paddle, steer, and get back on the board if they fall in. With guidance, they practice proper techniques while exploring lakes, rivers, or calm coastal waters. This activity encourages strength, coordination, and perseverance, while also promoting water safety and awareness. Girl Scouts learn how to use life jackets, understand weather and water conditions, and respect the natural environment. Paddleboarding can be both relaxing and challenging, giving girls the chance to enjoy nature from a new perspective while working together and supporting one another. Through stand-up paddleboarding, Girl Scouts gain confidence, try something new, and create lasting memories on the water.

Cost: $120
Age Levels: Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Space needed: Flat water

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Safety hatchet throwing is a fun and beginner-friendly activity that introduces Girl Scouts to target sports in a safe and controlled environment. Using lightweight, plastic hatchets, girls learn basic throwing techniques such as proper stance, grip, and aim while practicing at designated targets. Safety is emphasized throughout the activity, with clear rules, instructor guidance, and structured throwing zones. Girls learn how to take turns, follow range commands, and be aware of their surroundings. This activity helps build hand-eye coordination, focus, and confidence as participants work to improve their accuracy. Safety hatchet throwing offers a playful and accessible way for Girl Scouts to try a new skill, challenge themselves, and celebrate their progress in a supportive group setting.

Cost: $35
Age Levels: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Space needed: Open field

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Snowshoeing is a fun and adventurous winter activity that allows Girl Scouts to explore snowy landscapes while building strength, balance, and confidence. Girls learn how to properly wear and walk in snowshoes, use poles for stability, and travel safely across snow-covered trails. With guidance, participants practice winter safety skills, including how to dress for cold weather, recognize changing conditions, and stay comfortable outdoors. Snowshoeing also introduces girls to nature in a new season, encouraging observation of wildlife tracks and appreciation of winter environments. This activity promotes teamwork, perseverance, and a sense of adventure as Girl Scouts navigate the snow together. Whether on a short trek or a longer trail, snowshoeing offers a unique and memorable way to stay active and connected to the outdoors during the winter months.

Cost: $60
Age Levels: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, Ambassador
Space needed: Open fields/trails

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