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Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend

Location of Belle Isle State Park in Virginia

Where

Belle Isle State Park, 1632 Belle Isle Rd., Lancaster, VA 22503.
Various Locations

When

Sept. 12, 2025 4:00 p.m. - Sept. 13, 2025 4:00 p.m.

Join a Ranger for a weekend of activities to check off 8 of the 25 needed activities for a badge in the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge 2025. When you attend the park on Friday you can learn the principles of Leave No Trace, be able to interview a park ranger and make s'mores at a campfire. Saturday's line-up includes learning about birds and bugs, learning 2 knots (Survival Bracelets, $5) and leaf rubbing. 

Friday, September 12

4 p.m. - Ask A Ranger, Leave No Trace - Campground Bath House

6 p.m. - S'more Campfire - Amphitheater

Saturday, September 13

11 a.m. - Critter Creations - Birds and Bugs - Picnic Area

1 p.m. - Survival Bracelets 101 ($5) - Visitor Center

3 p.m. - Which Trees are These? - Canoe / Kayak Launch

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About Girl Scouts Love State Parks

Every September, during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend, Virginia State Parks offers a variety of programs to connect Girl Scouts with nature while earning badges. From guided hikes and plant identification to campfire building and backpacking basics, this special weekend helps Girl Scouts learn outdoor skills, build confidence and become advocates for the environment. 

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: $5.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-462-5030
Email Address: BelleIsle@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

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