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Girl Scout First Aid Badge Workshop

Registration is Closed:
Thank you for your interest in the First Aid Badge Workshop! We have reached full capacity and are no longer accepting registrations. If you have any questions, please contact Becky McCarty at [email protected]

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Calling all Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts!

Earn your First Aid Badge with the C&O Canal Trust at the C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters in Williamsport, MD. 

Brownies and Juniors (2nd-5th Grade) will learn essential safety skills, build a first-aid kit and complete all badge requirements. Plus, enjoy an optional walking tour of Cushwa Basin and Lockhouse 44! 

 🗓️Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Workshop ends at 1:00 PM; optional walk and Lockhouse 44 tour from 1:15–2:00 PM)

Check-in begins at 9:30 AM

🏢Location: C&O Canal National Historical Park Headquarters, 142 West Potomac Street, Williamsport, MD 21795 (inside the 1st floor conference room)

💰Cost: FREE

👥Who Can Attend? Brownie & Junior Girl Scouts, Family and Friends (We ask that every party has at least one adult chaperone).

👟What to Bring/Wear? Comfortable clothing & walking shoes. Dress in layers; the ground may be wet.

Bonus Activity!

After the workshop, join an optional, easy half-mile walking tour of Lock 44 and a guided tour inside of Lockhouse 44!

Light refreshments will be provided. If you prefer, you can bring your own snacks and/or a packed lunch. 

Please note that adult chaperones are responsible for their children at all times. No drop-offs, please.

Additional Notes:

The First Aid Badge will not be distributed at the event. Please work with your Girl Scout representatives to acquire the badge. They are commonly purchased and presented separately by troop leaders or other adults. Participants will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.

Weather:
In the event of a schedule change or cancellation due to inclement weather, we will contact you via email. If you need to cancel or have other questions, please contact Becky McCarty, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, at  [email protected] with any questions. See you out there!

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