Application deadline: April 21, 2024!
Girls on outdoor Adventure for Leadership and Science (GALS) is a free summer learning and adventure experience for high-school students that provides hands-on lessons in science, leadership, and outdoor skills while backpacking through the Virginia Wilderness.
Please fill out this form to apply for Southwest VA GALS, which will take place on June 24-30, 2024. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive GALS Team, and participants will be selected on a range of criteria including their motivation to learn about the outdoors, interest in science, and team spirit as expressed in the written portion of this application. There is no perfect candidate for GALS, and we encourage all who are interested in outdoor leadership and science to apply. No previous backpacking experience is necessary, and grades are not a determining factor. We encourage you to apply no matter how much experience you may or may not have backpacking and hiking!