Date: Sat Jun 27, 10:00 AM EDT - Sat Jun 27, 12:30 PM EDT
Category:
- STEM,
- Outdoor
Level:
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
Registration deadline: June 14, 2026 or when sold out.
This program is for rising Juniors and up. Girl Scouts must be at least 9 years old per program requirements to attend this event.
Event Description:
Climb aboard the WG Jackson on a 2.5 hour journey exploring the
waters of Lake Michigan as you gain hands-on experience in the field
of environmental conservation. Learn from local scientists as Girl
Scouts discover what it takes to preserve and protect your local
environment.
Girl Scouts: this program offers an
opportunity to complete steps to earn towards your STEM Career Badge!
Purchase badges at registration. Badges will be shipped to you after
the event.
Learn more about the program here: a Typical
Cruise with GVSU
Event Supervision:
This is NOT a drop off event. Troops must come in proper girl to adult ratio. See Safety Activity Checkpoints for more information. Girl Scouts attending individually must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Price: $10/ GSMISTS Girl Scout
$10/ Out of Council Girl Scout
$5/ GSMISTS Adult
$5/ Out of Council Adult
Badge: STEM Career Exploration Badge available for purchase.
Cost: $4.50 (shipping included)
Supplies:
Please bring a hat, sunglasses, and wear sunscreen. The whole
duration of event will be on a boat with partial access to indoor
facilities.
The vessel operates as a scientific lab, Wear
Closed-toe shoes only.
Due to space on vessel, 1 adult
will be assigned as group leader to hold one bag on board per policy.
GSMISTS Program Staff will contact adults for volunteers at the end of
registration.
Please contact customer care for questions.
Registration, Cancellation, Refund, Transfer Info
Please note that this event is subject to cancellation if the minimum registration requirement is not met.
If this event is cancelled by GSMISTS a 100% refund will be issued
Event registrations are non-refundable. In the event a girl/adult can no longer attend the program, spaces may be swapped to another attendee.
Events are first come first serve and are open until the registration deadline or the event fills. GSMISTS is unable to maintain waiting lists.
For event questions, or to register using Dream Dollars/ Individual Girl funds, please contact customercare@gsmists.org
