Hiking Club (November) Chicago 1:00pm

National "Take a Hike Day" is celebrated annually on November 17, encouraging individuals and families to embrace the great outdoors and enjoy the benefits of hiking. This day promotes physical activity, mental well-being, and a deeper connection with nature.

The primary goals of National Take a Hike Day include:

Encouraging Outdoor Activity: The day invites everyone to step outside. It emphasizes that hiking can be accessible to all, regardless of fitness level.

Promoting Health Benefits: Hiking is recognized for its numerous health benefits, including improved mood, reduced stress, and enhanced physical fitness. The day serves as a reminder of the positive impacts of spending time in nature.

Fostering Community Engagement: Visit this local outdoor space at one of three times to participate in a guided hike with camp staff.

National Take a Hike Day is an opportunity for everyone to reconnect with nature, improve their physical health, and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Whether hiking with friends or family, this day encourages participants to embrace the adventure and tranquility that comes from exploring the natural world

No food is provided as part of this program.

A patch for youth participants is included in the cost. Visit https://shop.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/ for more Girl Scout swag.

Financial Assistance: for those members who would like to register for this event and wish to apply for financial assistance, when checking out please check the "use payment plan" box under in your cart for each registrant and program you will apply financial assistance for. This will change your cart total to the deposit fee. After completing check out, please fill out the application for financial assistance for council led programs, found here. The application is very short and does not require you to share any sensitive financial information. Application must be completed in order for financial assistance to be successfully requested, otherwise the total fee will be charged to your method of payment one week before the program takes place.