Take on the new Adventure Zone with your troops or groups!
Certified staff will engage your group in problem solving, communication and team building activities. Girls test their courage and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment. They'll challenge themselves with team-focused games, complete problem solving initiatives and attempt low elements. Girl Scout Juniors and up can tackle the new 40- foot climbing tower.
What is the Adventure Zone?
Physically, the Adventure Zone is a creative combination of logs, platforms, ropes, games, and activities. The aim of many of the activities is to allow the individual to see themselves and their team as increasingly capable and competent. By paying close attention to progression, and starting with ground games and initiatives, groups and individuals feel confident graduating to activities which involve some physical or emotional risk. When sharing individual successes and setbacks with a supportive team, participants gain self-esteem and practice working successfully in a group.
Who can participate?
Junior girls, and older, can participate in all activities including the climbing tower. Brownies can do all the initiatives aside from the climbing tower. Daisies are not recommended for the Adventure Zone. If you have a mix-age group, which includes at least one Brownie, the entire group will participate at the Brownie level. This means that the group activities will be tailored to include the younger participants. In order to maintain team spirit the group will not climb the climbing tower.
How do I sign up?
To register for an Adventure Zone session:
- Contact our Resource Center at propertyreservations@sdgirlscouts.org or (619) 610-0742 for available dates..
- After confirming your date, fill out either the Property Day Use form or the Troop Camping form (overnight).
- Submit payment and registration to Jackie Dickey two weeks before the session date.
- Once payment is processed you will receive a confirmation packet in the mail. Please read the entire packet carefully and mail it to Alessandra no less than two weeks before your session.
Alessandra Gilioli
Adventure Zone Program Specialist
Girl Scouts San Diego
1231 Upas St.
San Diego, CA 92103
How long is a session?
The Adventure Zone is a progressive experience where each activity builds on the previous. All participants must commit to the entire four hour time period. This gives participants the best leadership and team building opportunities plus new found confidence and team spirit!
How many participants can attend at once?
Each session is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
What is the minimum number of participants?
The minimum number of participants is 8. Please note that although a session can be scheduled for less than 8 participants, the session fee minimum is $88.00
What's the cost?
The Adventure Zone has a $88 fee per session which covers 11 participants, $8 per additional person, with a maximum of 20 participants. A minimum of 5 participants may attend but are subject to paying the $88 session fee.
Who are the facilitators?
The certified facilitators include both Girl Scouts staff and volunteers who have completed a forty hour training course and participate in ongoing trainings. In order to ensure you the best experience, each facilitator has been chosen for their abilities in working with groups and is skilled in tailoring activities specific for your team's needs.
Our facilitators are: Jen, Sasha, Alessandra, Gina, Emy, Gabby, Sandy, Jessica, Heather, Ryan, Kim, Myla, Marlene and Tamara.
Can two troops sign up?
You can sign up as many troops as you like so long as the total number of participants does not exceed 20.
What do I need to bring with?
Wear comfortable flexible clothing that is not too baggy as you don't want it to get caught on elements. Hiking and work-out clothes are perfect! Please wear closed toe shoes, bring a water bottle and sun protection. Food is not provided so plan on eating before or after the event. If you need a food break, please include that information on the needs assessment form, thank you!
Can a session be tailored to my group?
Each session is individually designed for your specific group! You may have goals in mind, such as working on team communication skills, reducing cliques, encouraging team spirit or enhancing listening skills. Please write these and any other requests you may have on the Adventure Zone application form. If anyone in the group requires special accommodations please call us and we can work with you to plan the best Adventure Zone experience for your entire team.
Can I become a facilitator?
Yes! To apply to become a certified facilitator, contact Alessandra Gilioli, Adventure Zone Program Specialist, at (619) 610-0690 or agilioli@sdgirlscouts.org. Forty hour certification program is offered annually.
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"Youth who want to be leaders are driven by a variety of motivations, with the desire to help others topping the list."
Girl Scout Research Institute, 2010
"The 'participation –leadership' model used in the Adventure Zone actively engages youth as partners."
Girl Scout Research Institute, 2010
"We are growing up in a society where as teenagers we can't just be girls, but young women who are stressed to be perfect in every aspect.-teen girl"
Girl Scout Research Institute, 2010
"Through the Girl Scout Adventure Zone experience girls develop a strong sense of self. Girls develop critical thinking skills. Girls feel connected to their group. Girls can identify troop needs and are inspired to act."
Girl Scout Research Institute, 2010
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