Girl Scout Adventures at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 days (event duration)
Fitness Level
Suitable for moderate physical activity levels; basic walking and stair climbing inside caverns required.
Overview
Girl Scouts can earn unique patches through immersive, hands-on workshops and a thrilling Black Light Adventure at Lincoln Caverns. Discover the underground wonder of Pennsylvania's limestone caves in this November event.
Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, & Ambassador Events: Going Batty and/or Explore More Events (November)
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About This Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable three-day adventure at Lincoln Caverns, where Girl Scouts can earn unique patches while exploring stunning caverns. Experience the thrill of a Black Light Adventure tour, enjoy engaging workshops, and create lasting memories with fellow scouts. Limited spots available for this exciting educational journey!
Duration 3 days - Friday-Sunday, November 21-23, 2025
Visit us for both patch programs, or choose between the Explore More Patch on Saturday, and the Going Batty Patch on Sunday. All participants will get to experience the Black Light Adventure tour on Saturday evening. Explore the caverns with flashlights and investigate the depths with blacklights.
INCLUDED
Explore More - Includes Friday night lodging, program, and pizza lunch.** Going Batty - Includes Saturday night lodging, program, a bat house for each troop (of 8 or more scouts), and an Italian sub lunch.
COMBO: Includes Friday and Saturday night lodging, pizza lunch (Saturday), Italian sub lunch (Sunday), a bat house for each troop (of 8 or more girls), and workshops to complete both patch programs.
Lincoln Caverns has been serving the Scouting Community for over thirty years. By providing activities that are both engaging and educational, Lincoln Caverns offers Girl Scouts an opportunity to learn and make memories that will last them a lifetime. Girl Scout Programs are available year-round in our Indoor Learning Center. Event dates are ideal for smaller troops. To accommodate more scouts, registration on these event dates is limited to Girl Scouts, leaders, and registered scout parents. Event dates give scouts an opportunity to join others from Pennsylvania and nearby states to complete a scout-centered learning adventure. All programs include a pre-tour program about cave conservation and a cavern tour. Advance registration is required for all event day programs. Registration closes ten days prior to the event, or when the event has been booked to capacity.
Adventure Tips
Bring layered clothing
Temperatures inside the caverns remain cool year-round, usually around 52°F, so layering helps maintain comfort.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
The cave floors can be uneven and sometimes slippery; reliable footwear will keep you safe.
Use flashlights or headlamps
While guided tours provide lighting, carrying your own light source enhances safety and visibility in dark passages.
Register early for limited spots
These events are popular and limited to Girl Scouts and leaders; advance registration is required well before the event dates.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Little brown bats frequent the caverns and surrounding forest
- White-tailed deer roam the woodland areas near the caverns
History
Lincoln Caverns have been open to the public and supporting Scout programs since the 1970s, fostering hands-on geology and wildlife conservation education.
Conservation
The site emphasizes low-impact visitation policies and teaches cave conservation to minimize human impact on fragile formations and bat habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Layered clothing
Adjusts to cavern temperature and variable outdoor weather during November events.
fall specific
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction and protection on uneven, potentially slick cave floors.
Headlamp or flashlight
Essential for black light tours and navigating darker cavern sections.
Notebook and pen
Useful for taking notes during workshops and educational sessions.