Girl Scout Badgefest hosted by NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs

NorthStar Adventure Announces Badgefest 2009
Highly coveted dog mushing fun patch to be offered!

August 20, 2009 – Bethlehem, PA. Girl Scouts from as far away as Connecticut are expected at the first annual Girl Scout Badgefest hosted by NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs. Planned for the weekend of November 13-15th this three day event is sure to become a highlight for young girls as they work towards their badge requirements. “The girl scouts love coming here,” said Kari Hunyadi, lead facilitator at NorthStar Adventure. “We get calls everyday asking what new badge can they get? ” “This weekend will give the girls a chance to earn multiple badges, meet new friends and celebrate scouting,” Hunyadi added.

One of the more popular programs being offered is the Dog Mushing Fun Patch. NorthStar is one of the few places in the country that offers such a program. With five dogs on staff, the girls get to experience the unique leadership and loyalty displayed by the same breed of dogs that race in the Iditarod.

Other badges offered that weekend include: Adventure Sports, Earth Connections, Finding Your Way, First Aid, Wildfire, Your Outdoor Surroundings, Creative Solutions, High Adventure IP, and Orienteering IP.

Girl Scout Troops and individuals are required to check-in Friday night and after settling into camp and a good night’s sleep the badgefest begins in earnest Saturday morning. A BBQ dinner complete with Smores is included on Saturday night. Scout fee is $100 and each adult is $20.00. For more information and to register visit NorthStar Adventure’s website – www.northstaradventure.com
NorthStar Adventure at Dutch Springs offers facilitated team building and leadership programs for corporations, executive boards, universities, schools, churches, sports teams and organizations around the Lehigh Valley. Dutch Springs is a 100 acre facility offering Scuba diving in their 50 acre lake, a water amusement park equipped with inflatable attractions and the Sky Challenge a 34 ft. high ropes adventure course and rock wall. For more information visit www.dutchsprings.com or call 610-759-2270.