Date: Sat Jan 17, 5:00 PM CST - Mon Jan 19, 11:00 AM CST
Category:
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills,
- Girl Training
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Open to girls, grades 6-12, adults
Cadettes, Senior, Ambassadors, and Adult Volunteers who volunteer for Saturday's MLK event at Tickfaw have the opportunity to expand their weekend by signing for tent camping Saturday and Sunday night. Register for the MLK service day event here: https://www.gsle.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/mlk-jr--service-project-january-17--2026-tickfaw-state-park.html
Tents are required. The council has some tents that can be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Our tentative schedule:
Saturday (immediately following service project):
- 3 pm - 5 pm--fun and games, and tent set up
- 5 pm - 8 pm--supper and showers
- 8 pm - 9 pm--Smores and work on outdoor badge requirements (like Sky, Trees, etc.)
- 9 pm - 10 pm--free time before bedtime
Sunday:
- 7 am - 9 am--breakfast for those who spent the night, practice outdoor cooking skills
- 10 am - 12 pm--opportunities to complete some steps for outdoor skills badges like Trail Adventure, hiking and trailblazing, nature and camper.
- 12 pm - 1 pm--light lunch
- 1 pm - 3 pm--choose between hiking and canoeing/kayaking.* If you choose kayaking contact Tracy about the guidelines and fees for this activity.
- 3 pm - 5 pm--fun and games
- 5 pm - 8 pm--supper and showers
- 8 pm - 9 pm--fire circle and songs (may fulfill some requirements for Girl Scout Way badge)
- 9 pm - 10 pm--free time before bedtime
Monday:
- 7:30 am - 9 am--free style breakfast
- 9 am - 11 am--enjoy the park, pack up and load out
CSA and adults can spend one night or two (same price either way). For more info. contact Tracy tyoes@gsle.org
Event Details
- Location: Tickfaw State Park, 27225 Patterson Rd., Springfield, LA 70462
- Date/Time: January 17 - 19, 2026, 5 pm - 11 am
- Fee: $25 per girl, $20 per adult--includes all meals, camping fees, and one badge. Campers are encouraged to bring additional snacks and water.
- Registration Deadline: January 14, 2026, 11:59 am
Contact Information
- Staff Support: Tracy Yoes, tyoes@gsle.org
