Speleology pre-tour program. Engage in a frightfully good time by taking the haunted tour of Lincoln

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1 Lincoln Caverns, near Huntingdon, has designed specialized workshops to specifically fulfill PATCH/BADGE requirements for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. Plan now to join girls from Pennsylvania and surrounding states for our eighteenth year of older Girl Scout Events! Event dates are ideal for small troops to complete the patches/badges, since no minimum number of participants or fees per troop are required. Event dates are limited to girls, leaders, and GSUSA registered parents; siblings cannot be accommodated on these dates. REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS, and dates fill quickly - PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE or register online at today! All fees are non-refundable and dates are non-transferable, however substitutions may be made if a girl or adult who preregisters must cancel. Saturday, October 13 Sunday, October 14, 2012: Ghosts & Goblins Party with Going Batty Badge 2:45 PM 8:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2012: Check-in and brief orientation, followed by Intro. To Speleology pre-tour program. Engage in a frightfully good time by taking the haunted tour of Lincoln Caverns, the natural tour of Whisper Rocks, making a Halloween craft, playing games, and daring the nighttime haunted trail. Included are pizza supper, popcorn snack, and the option to view classic scary movies before spending the night slumber party style in the Visitor Center. 8:45 AM 3:30 Sunday, October 14, 2012: Going Batty BADGE Program includes 4 Workshops: Mammals & Bats of the World, Bats Research, What Bats Eat, and Bat Houses. OIP Italian Sub with chips and soda is included. Fees: $49.00 per girl & $43.00 per adult Included is the Ghosts & Goblins tour of Lincoln Caverns, natural tour of Whisper Rocks, haunted trail, Halloween party with games, crafts, & prizes, Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza supper, OIP Italian sub lunch, and a bat house for each troop. Saturday, October 27 Sunday, October 28, 2012: Ghosts & Goblins Party with Geology Rocks Patch 2:45 PM 8:00 PM Saturday, October 27, 2012: Check-in and brief orientation, followed by Intro. To Speleology pre-tour program. Engage in a frightfully good time by taking the haunted tour of Lincoln Caverns, the natural tour of Whisper Rocks, making a Halloween craft, playing games, and daring the nighttime haunted trail. Included are pizza supper, popcorn snack, and the option to view classic scary movies before spending the night slumber party style in the Visitor Center. 8:45 AM 3:30 Sunday, October 28, 2012: Geology Rocks Program includes 4 Workshops: Rocks & Minerals, Fossils & Earth History, Soil & Groundwater, and Caves, Karst, & Conservation. OIP Italian Sub with chips and soda is included. Fees: $49.00 per girl & $43.00 per adult Included is the Ghosts & Goblins tour of Lincoln Caverns, natural tour of Whisper Rocks, haunted trail, Halloween party with games, crafts, & prizes, Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza supper, OIP Italian sub lunch, and a rock collection for girls. Friday, November 9 Sunday, November 11, 2012: Geology Rocks & Directions Matter Patches 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Saturday, November 10, 2012: Check-in and brief orientation, followed by Directions Matter Program includes 4 workshops covering these topics: Letterboxing, How & Why of GPS, Geocache Hunt, and Compasses & Mapping. 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Saturday: Intro. To Speleology pre-tour program followed by FLASHLIGHT tours of Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks for all program participants. Check-in for Geology 6:00 PM. 8:45 AM 3:45 Sunday, November 11, 2012: Geology Rocks Program includes 4 Workshops: Rocks & Minerals, Fossils & Geologic Time, Caves, Karst, & Conservation, and Soil & Groundwater. Combo participants will end their day at 3:00 PM. Fees: Directions Matter Patch $38.00 per girl & $32.00 per adult; Included is the Friday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch, and letterboxing craft for each girl. *Saturday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. Geology Rocks Patch - $40.50 per girl & $34.50 per adult; Included is the Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, Italian sub lunch, and rock collections. *Friday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. COMBO: $72.50 per girl & $60.50 per adult; Included is Friday and Saturday night lodging, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch (Saturday), Italian sub lunch (Sunday), rock collections and letterboxing materials for girls, and workshops to complete both patches/badges. 1

2 Friday, February 22 Sunday, February 24, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch & Going Batty Badge 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Saturday, February 23, 2013: Check-in and brief orientation, followed by Going Batty Badge Program includes 4 Workshops: Mammals & Bats of the World, Bats Research, What Bats Eat, and Bat Houses. 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Saturday: Intro. To Speleology pre-tour program followed by FLASHLIGHT tours of Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks for all program participants. Check-in for Geology Rocks 6:00 PM. 8:45 AM 3:45 Sunday, February 24, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch Program includes 4 workshops covering these topics: Rocks & Minerals, Fossils & Geologic Time, Caves, Karst, & Conservation, and Soil & Groundwater. Combo participants will end their day at 3:00 PM. Fees: Going Batty Badge $38.00 per girl & $32.00 per adult; Included is the Friday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch, and a bat house for each troop. *Saturday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. Geology Rocks Patch - $40.50 per girl & $34.50 per adult; Included is the Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, Italian sub lunch, and a rock collection for each girl. *Friday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. COMBO: $72.50 per girl & $60.50 per adult; Included is Friday and Saturday night lodging, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch (Saturday), Italian sub lunch (Sunday), rock collections for girls, a bat house for the troop, and workshops to complete both patches/badges. Friday, April 19 Sunday, April 21, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch & Directions Matter Patch 8:30 AM 3:30 PM Saturday, April 20, 2013: Check-in and brief orientation, followed by Directions Matter Patch Program includes 4 Workshops: Letterboxing, How & Why of GPS, Geocache Hunt, and Compasses & Mapping. 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Saturday: Intro. To Speleology pre-tour program followed by FLASHLIGHT tours of Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks for all program participants. Check-in for Geology Rock Patch 6:00 PM. 8:45 AM 3:45 Sunday, April 21, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch Program includes 4 Workshops: Rocks & Minerals, Fossils & Geologic Time, Caves, Karst, & Conservation, and Soil & Groundwater. Combo participants will end their day at 3:00 PM. Fees: Directions Matter Patch $38.00 per girl & $32.00 per adult; Included is the Friday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch, and a letterboxing craft for each girl. *Saturday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. Geology Rocks Patch - $40.50 per girl & $34.50 per adult; Included is the Saturday night lodging fee, nine hours of program, Lincoln Caverns patch, Italian sub lunch, and rock collections for each girl. *Friday night lodging is available for an additional $5.50/person. COMBO: $72.50 per girl & $60.50 per adult; Included is Friday and Saturday night lodging, Lincoln Caverns patch, pizza lunch (Saturday), Italian sub lunch (Sunday), letterboxing materials and rock collections for each girl, and workshops to complete both patches/badges. Reserve with a Deposit! Pay a deposit of $10/person for a single BADGE event or a $20/person deposit for a combo event to reserve your space. Payment in full will be due two weeks prior to the event weekend. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable (deposits may be made at OTHER OPTIONS: GEMSTONE MINING: Pan for REAL gems! Pre-purchase bags of rough mix for your Scouts at $5.00/small bag, $7.50/large bag, OR $8.50/fossils bag tax included, when purchasing a minimum of one for each Scout registered ($5.50, $8.00 & $9.00 plus tax on the day of your visit). We ll have your bags boxed and ready for your troop to sift for real gems in our sluice during your gift shop break or following your workshops. The majority of Scouts visiting us pan for gems - help them save by ordering in advance! TIE DYE MAP BANDANAS Great souvenir for the whole group! It s a map you can wear the tie-dye bandana is printed with a map of Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks with a bat border! Lincoln Caverns Map Bandanas are available for $6.50 each (advance purchase, with registration ONLY) when purchasing a minimum of one for each Scout registered. (Bandanas may be purchased for adults if you wish. Bandanas are available in the gift shop for $6.99 on day of visit. SCOUT DAY T-SHIRTS: Remember your scouting adventure with a shirt designed especially for scouts. Lincoln Caverns Scout Day T-Shirts are available for $10.00 each (advance purchase, with registration ONLY) when purchasing a minimum of one for each Scout registered. (Shirts may be purchased for adults if you wish. Add $2/XXL shirt purchased) $10.99 on day of visit ($12.99for XXL). 2

3 PRIMITIVE CAMPING: Secluded group clusters in the woods atop Warrior Ridge. Each cluster features picnic tables, trash barrels, fire rings, and porta-johns. Water for putting out fires is available on site. Firewood is available for $5.00/tub. No outside firewood is permitted. (Find out more at ) Drinking water must be transported from Lincoln Caverns Visitors Center. Access is conveniently located just off Route 22 via a gravel road. Camping available as many nights as needed - no limit to length of stay. FEE PER NIGHT: Choose this option and save $2.50/person/night. A $25.00 late arrival fee will be charged for group arrivals after 9:00 PM. No group arrivals/check-ins after 11:00 PM. PATCH/BADGE SESSIONS INDLUDED: GEOLOGY ROCKS PATCH Rocks & Minerals Caves, Karst, & Conservation Soil & Groundwater Fossils & Geologic Time Speleology Pre-Tour Program 45 Minutes Cavern Tour (evening flashlight tours) GOING BATTY BADGE (GS of Southern Illinois) DIRECTIONS MATTER PATCH Mammals & Bats of the World Skill 4, Career 4 Letterboxing Mammal (Bats) Research Tech 2 How & Why of GPS What Bats Eat Service 1 Geocache Hunt 1 Hour Bat Houses (1/approx. 10 girls) Skill 5 Service 4 Compasses & Mapping 1 Hour Speleology Pre-Tour Program 45 Minutes Speleology Pre-Tour Program Cavern Tour (evening flashlight tours) Skill 1 Cavern Tour (evening flashlight tours) PATCH/BADGE PROGRAMS INCLUDE: 'An Introduction to Speleology' slide presentation. How caves form, the growth of speleothems (cave formations), cave life, and cave conservation. Guided Tours of Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks: Special interpretive tours with plenty of time for questions; reviewing topics discussed in the slide presentation and completing a portion of Geology Hike (Digging), Natural Area Visit (Wildlife), or Caves & Karst Earthcache (Hi Tech Hide & Seek). *Girls are required to take/draw pictures of their hike to share at a later date. Overnight programs will include a special FLASHLIGHT cavern tour. All participants are required to bring a flashlight! THE WORKSHOPS: ROCKS & MINERALS: Define GEOLOGY. 12 Stations observing characteristics of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock and performing identification tests such as color, hardness, streak & luster. Put together your own rock collection. (Each scout takes home their own rock collection.) CAVES, KARST, & CONSERVATION WORKSHOP: Discuss how caves form and learn about the importance of protecting karst landscapes from pollution. Girls will engage in a conservation themed activity, using their knowledge to plan a town in a karst terrain. SOIL & GROUNDWATER: Learn about filtering properties of soil, types of aquifers and their effect on groundwater. Explore environmental problems common in areas of 'karst terrain'. Make posters to display in your community about the protection of groundwater. FOSSILS & GEOLOGIC TIME: Learn about geological history by constructing a large wall chart with significant geological events. Learn how fossils formed and how they aid in understanding the earth's history. Make a fossil cast and search for your own fossil to take home. CAREERS IN GEOLOGY: Each Digging workshop will include information about careers related to the workshop topic. This discussion will be completed during the wrap-up session at the end of program. INTRO TO MAMMALS & BATS OF THE WORLD: Characteristics of invertebrates, vertebrates, and mammals, classification of mammals (and bats), life cycle of a bat and follow-up observation discussions. How A Bat Compares To Me interactive activity. RESEARCH MAMMALS (Bats): Each Scout (or group) will research one bat and share information with the entire group, followed by a review of species from Scouts home state. WHAT DO BATS EAT? Learn how different bat species have special adaptations according to the food they eat. Research and share a simple bat food chain. Girls should plan a follow-up service with younger girls and share their food web game. BAT HOUSES: Find out why we need to protect bats and build bat house(s) to aid in their protection. Build approx. one house per 10 girls as a service project. (Each troop will get a bat house to put up in their community.) LETTERBOXING: Put together materials for your own letterboxing adventure. Girls will use their creativity to make their own letterboxing stamp. Girls will also get the opportunity to hide & seek a letterbox. HOW & WHY OF GPS: Learn the basics of geocaching. Girls will be taught how to use GPS units. 3

4 GEOCACHE HUNT: Hunt for geocaches by following proper guidelines and etiquette. COMPASSES & MAPPING: Learn the basics of orientation; how to use a compass, read maps, and make maps. SCHEDULES ALSO INCLUDE: Two 45 minute breaks for gift shop, restrooms, and lunch (included Saturday lunch is two slices of pizza and applesauce; Sunday lunch is an Italian sub and chips from Original Italian Pizza. Both meals include choice of water or soda.) Also included is indoor slumber party style lodging - bring your sleeping bags and pillows - there is space to sleep up to 50 persons comfortably upstairs in our learning center, plus a smaller room downstairs for additional persons and/or the men in your group. Restroom facilities are located in the Visitors Center wing of our facility and refrigeration is available in our upstairs facility. No showers or indoor cooking facilities are provided, however a variety of eating establishments are located within three miles. If you are to begin your program at 6:00 PM you should plan a supper stop prior to arrival. (Overnight programs with INDOOR lodging include evening snack of popcorn and drink following evening program) * A $25.00 late arrival fee will be charged for group arrivals after 9:00 PM. No group arrivals/check-ins after 11:00 PM. TO REGISTER: Reserve with deposit of $10/person (for a single BADGE/PATCH event) or a $20/person deposit (for a combo event) to reserve your space. Payment in full will be due two weeks prior to the event weekend. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable and may be made at Fill out COMPLETELY THE REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED (roster on reverse). NUMBER first (1) AND second (2) choice of dates. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dates will be filled in the order registrations are received. (Maximum: 60 Girls and adults for indoor lodging. Primitive camping is also an option.) Mail along with a check or money order for appropriate fees to: Lincoln Caverns, Inc. PAYMENT IN FULL MUST 7703 William Penn Highway ACCOMPANY FORM. ONLY ONE Huntingdon, PA CHECK OR M.O. FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP CAN BE ACCEPTED. Registrations accepted via FAX ( ) or PHONE ( ) with a VISA, MC or DISCOVER as payment. Registration fee is non-refundable. However, if a group member is unable to attend, substitutions may be made. All participants must be registered Girl Scouts. Your event will be held RAIN or SHINE. Most activities are under cover and/or indoors, however participants must walk outside between workshops (& for the surface tour). RAINGEAR IS REQUIRED! Warm clothing will be needed on some dates, and a jacket is a MUST for the cavern tour on ALL dates. Rubber non-slip soled shoes with good treads are also REQUIRED. Please indicate with a note on your roster if there are Girl Scouts with special needs who must be accompanied by a specific adult for the day. Sorry, but no special requests for girls to be grouped together can be honored. Although the cavern and surface tours are not entirely wheelchair accessible, the workshop, slide program facilities, gift shop and restrooms are. We will be glad to make arrangements for special tours for a Girl Scout with special needs. THIS MUST BE REQUESTED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION, as an additional staff person will be necessary. PLEASE CALL Lincoln Caverns IN ADVANCE, when possible, if there are changes to your roster. (Adults and/or girls) This will save time during registration. Registration form, rosters and BALANCE DUE must be received TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT DATE. A confirmation of your troop's acceptance, along with a FACT SHEET containing complete details and further instructions will be sent via or USPS upon receipt of your registration. PLEASE NOTE on your roster if you have an adult FIRST-AIDER with your group. Lincoln Caverns does have firstaiders on staff that will be called upon ONLY in the event that your first-aider is not available. First aid supplies are available for your use. A first-aider is REQUIRED for all overnight events. In the meantime, please feel free to call if you have any questions! Phone , . If you cannot attend on one of the dates offered, AND if you have a group of approximately 20 or more girls and adults, you may schedule your own badge/patch program on an available date of your choosing, year round. Call for available dates and times. Siblings and parents may attend on these dates at your discretion. Minimum program fees apply on individual program dates. 4

5 REGISTRATION FORM/ROSTER Please Print Please Mark Choice of Dates: Saturday, October 13 - Sunday, October 14, 2012: Ghosts & Goblins Party with Going Batty Badge Saturday, October 27- Sunday, October 28, 2012: Ghosts & Goblins Party with Geology Rocks Patch Saturday, November 10, 2012: Directions Matter Patch ONLY Sunday, November 11, 2012: Geology Rocks Patch ONLY (Program begins 6:00PM) Friday, November 9 Sunday, November 11, 2012: Directions Matter & Geology Rocks Combo COMBO Saturday, February 23, 2013: Going Batty Badge ONLY Sunday, February 24, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch ONLY (Program begins 6:00PM) Friday, February 22 Sunday, February 24, 2013: Going Batty & Geology Rocks Patch/Badge COMBO Saturday, April 20, 2013: Directions Matter Patch ONLY Sunday, April 21, 2013: Geology Rocks Patch ONLY (Program begins 6:00PM) Friday, April 19 Sunday, April 21, 2013: Directions Matter & Geology Rocks Patch COMBO NAME OF LEADER/ADULT IN CHARGE: DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER: MAILING ADDRESS: Troop Number: Council: DEPOSITS: Single Event/person ( $10.00 each = $ Combo $20.00 each = $ One BADGE Events: DIRECTIONS MATTER or GOING BATTY (February): (one night lodging, Pizza lunch, & Lincoln Caverns patch included) Girl $38.00 each = $ $32.00 each = $ GEOLOGY ROCKS: (one night lodging, Italian sub lunch, & Lincoln Caverns patch included) Girl $40.50 each = $ $34.50 each = $ GHOSTS & GOBLINS PARTY w/badge or PATCH: (one night lodging, two meals, party, haunted tour, & Lincoln Caverns patch inc.) Girl $49.00 each = $ $43.00 each = $ OR Combo Events: (2 nights lodging, 2 lunches, & Lincoln Caverns patch included in fee) Girl $ each = $ $ each = $ OPTIONS: Tie Dye Map $6.50 each = $ Minimum Bandana purchase - number of Girl Scouts registered above. Fossil Bags of Rough Mineral $8.50 each = $ AND/OR Large Bags of Rough Mineral $7.50 each = $ AND/OR Small Bags of Rough Mineral $5.00 each = $ Minimum TOTAL of all mineral rough is the total number of Girl Scouts registered above. Number of Lincoln Caverns Scout Day $10.00 each = $ Minimum shirt purchase - number of Girl Scouts registered above. Child Sizes: S M L Adult Sizes: S M L XL XXL (add $2/XXL shirt) Extra Night of Indoor $5.50/person $ (No. of nights) Primitive a Discount of $2.50/person/night (-) = $ Tubs of $5.00/tub Late arrival fee (indoor lodging or camping) 9:00 11:00 PM add $25.00 $ $ LESS DEPOSIT PAID (-) = $ TOTAL ENCLOSED: $ FAX REGISTRATIONS ONLY: VISA MC Discover EXP. DATE CARD NUMBER: SIGNATURE: ROSTER ON REVERSE - Please fill out completely. Thank you! 5

6 ROSTER: please indicate Adult (A), Girl Scout (G), Please indicate any Girl Scouts with special needs and the adult they should be grouped with: First-Aider Attending with your Troop: If registering more than one Troop at the same time, PLEASE USE separate sheets for EACH TROOP. It is suggested that you make and keep a copy of your registration form (front and back) for your records. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! We ll look forward to hosting you and your Girl Scouts! Mail this form to: Lincoln Caverns, Inc William Penn Highway U.S. Route 22 Huntingdon, PA PHONE: FAX: DEPOSITS ONLY accepted online at 6