Tree Climbing Adventures for Girl Scouts​

Climbing opportunities for individuals and troops!
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Troops really connect during their time in the tree - “Everyone loved the experience and said it was one of their favorite activities out of the 6 years they've been in scouts!”
Recreational tree climbing is an engaging and challenging adventure for Girl Scouts...especially because you can use the experience to earn a badge!

Whether you are looking to have a memorable outdoor gathering with the troop or interested in pursuing an associated badge, our climb events are an exciting experience they won't soon forget!

Climbing trees develops critical thinking skills and builds self-confidence. Participants also develop leadership and social skills as they may work together and assist each other when getting on branches and flipping upside down.

Our climbing experiences are a great way to work towards badges related to trees and outdoor adventures, such as:
     Juniors: Snow or Climbing Adventure
     Cadettes: Trees
     Ambassadors: Ultimate Recreation Challenge
INDIVIDUALS & SMALLER TROOPS
Girl Scout Open Climbs are an option for individuals and smaller troops that do not have enough girls to warrant the base price for a private climb. Only offered in Waukesha County at this time.
​PRIVATE TROOP CLIMB
Private group climbs allow the troop to enjoy the tree all to themselves! Private climbs are available in Waukesha County, the Fox Valley (Kaukauna), and Dane County (Verona).
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​“Everyone loved the experience and said it was one of their favorite activities out of the 6 years these girls have been in scouts so far!” 
Read more reviews here...
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Sometimes troop leaders have to make the 'sacrifice' of playing in the branches too! Think of the pictures you can capture of the troop's day in the trees!!
Our recreational tree climbing experience is appropriate to use towards a number of badges:
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Snow or Climbing Adventure badge (Juniors)
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Trees badge (Cadettes)
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Ultimate Recreation Challenge badge (Ambassadors)
Let's walk through the steps for the Snow or Climbing Adventure badge...
​We can meet with your troop to talk through the steps in your badge guide: in-person, virtual, or you can watch our videos.
Step 1) Speak with an expert climber to determine if you will enjoy a tree climbing adventure.
             Step 1: Choose Your Adventure 2:35 (YouTube)

Step 2) Plan & Prepare for your tree climbing adventure.
             Step 2a: PLAN your climb 4:40 (YouTube)
             Step 2b: PREPARE for your climb 5:26 (YouTube)

Step 3) Learn more about tree climbing gear.
             Step 3: Gather Your Gear 5:17 (YouTube)

Step 4) Get tips on goals and training to help you prepare for your climbing adventure.
     ​        Step 4: Train for Your Adventure 4:41 (YouTube)

​Contact Curt by phone or email regarding any of these steps & topics.

​We are experienced & registered event providers with Girl Scout Councils in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana (in process)
Wisconsin Southeast  |  Northwestern Great Lakes  |  Wisconsin Badgerland  |  Northern Illinois  |  Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana (in process)
​GIRL SCOUT COUNCILS & CAMPS
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We work with Councils & Girl Scout Camps to design a program to suit your needs and objectives. There are a number of ways we can work together to make the recreational tree climbing experience accessible to your girls!

- We can work with you to identify appropriate trees, discuss logistics and provide information regarding tree climbing programs.

- You can use Treetop Explorer, LLC and our professional facilitators to run your climbs.

- We can train your staff & help you develop your in-house program and procedures! (Tree Climbing Facilitator training)
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All programs follow the recreational tree climbing guidelines, procedures and safety checkpoints set forth by the Global Organization of Tree Climbers, and comply with the Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints.