Boy Scout and Girl Scout Dog Sledding Programs!

Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC offers educational programs on dog sledding, dryland dog sledding, mushing, and other dog powered sports for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. As part of the program, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts get the opportunity to earn a dog sledding patch. For more information on our Boy Scout and Girl Scout patch program, see our dog sledding tours page.

Girl Scout Troop 1556
Yes, it does occasionally snow in Maryland! Troop 1556 from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capitol planned their trip dog sledding months in advance and ended up coming just after two historic storms dumped about 50 inches of snow in the area. The Girl Scouts were able to try their hand at driving their own sled dog team across the snow covered terrain.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

These Girl Scouts look happy to meet young Acadia, a year and half old Siberian Husky.	Catherine introduces our sixth dog, Osprey.
It's time for driver's education as the Girl Scouts learn the basics of driving a sled in the snow.	Each of the Girl Scouts was able to mush their own team.
Even one of the Girl Scout leaders was able to get into the action.	The dogs' favorite part is breakfast after the program.

Group photo of Troop 1556

Girl Scout Troop 1250
This troop of senior scouts from Penn Laurel Troop 1250 traveled from Pennsylvania to meet Acadia, Zoë, Sobo, and Okemo. Acadia, Zoë and the other sled dogs helped teach about dog sledding harness fit, dog booties and dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

The Girl Scouts learned about x-back, h-back, and shorty style dog sledding harnesses.	This Girl Scout is all smiles as she sits in the Fritz Dyck dryland dog sledding rig.
The team of excited Siberian Huskies and Siberian mixes charges down the trail.	The dryland dog sledding team approaches the Freeland, Maryland station.

Group photo of Troop 1250

Girls Scout Troop 3226
Girl Scout Troop 3226 from Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital made the trek from northern Virginia to White Hall, Maryland to learn about dryland dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC gang. These Girl Scouts worked with lead dogs Acadia and Zoë along with wheel dogs Sobo and Okemo as they learned about different types of sled dogs used for dog sledding, sled dog nutrition, and about the commands used in dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Acadia, a pure bred Siberian Husky, enjoys meeting Girl Scouts.	Zoë, a nine year old Alaskan husky, nuzzles closer to two Girl Scouts.
Sobo calmly waits for the adventure to begin.	Each of the Girl Scouts was able to go dryland dog sledding.

Group photo of Troop 3226

Girls Scout Troop 2414
Girl Scout Troop 2414 from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland made the drive over to White Hall, Maryland to join Zoë, Sobo, Acadia, Okemo, and the Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC gang. These middle schoolers were able learn their gees and haws, practice putting booties on the sled dogs, and try their hand at dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

"Look into my eyes," said Sobo.	Zoë demonstrates harness fit with her dogbooties.com X-back harness.
Acadia - between trying to eat a fur hat - poses with the Girl Scouts,	This Girl Scout looks excited to try dryland dog sledding.
The team of four excited sled dogs, lead by Zoë and Acadia, heads down the trail.	The Girl Scouts had an opportunity to participate in the Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC patch program.

Girls Scout Troop 710
Girl Scout Troop 710 from Girl Scouts of Freedom Valley traveled south from Pennsylvania to join Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC. Freeland, Maryland and the Torrey C. Brown trail was the site as the senior Girl Scouts saw first hand how much sled dogs enjoy dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

This Girl Scout meets Zoë, the team princess.	While these two scouts meet an excited Sobo.
An eight sled dog team has lead dogs, point dogs, swing dogs, and wheel dogs.	Young Acadia poses for the camera.
Each of the Girl Scouts was able to try out dryland dog sledding as part of the patch program.	Thumbs up for dryland dog sledding.

High Kicking Troop 710

Troop 6153
Girl Scout Troop 6153 from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital came to White Hall, Maryland to try their hand at dryland dog sledding as part of Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC patch program. The girls braved the cold morning temperatures, but enjoyed the warmth of siberian husky and siberian husky mix sled dogs Sobo, Okemo, Zoë, and Acadia.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo meets two of the Girl Scouts before going out dryland dog sledding.	Normally, the dogs wear the x-back harnesses.
Okemo enjoys a hug from this scout.	Zoë seems very relaxed.
The Girl Scouts always enjoy the chance to go dryland dog sledding.	The dogs look ready to complete the re-enactment of the Great Alaskan serum run.

Group photo from Troop 6153

Girls Scout Troop 6672
Girl Scout Troop 6672 from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital elected to spend Election Day doing their civic duty and going dryland dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC. The Junior Scouts were able to learn about the Yukon Quest sled dog race, sled dog harnesses, and dog sledding commands.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

This troop seemed to enjoy Okemo, the big white hug-a-head.	Sobo gives one of his patented face kisses.
This Girl Scout helped put a dog sledding harness on Acadia.	This scout paid attention to Sobo.
These two Girl Scouts learned the roles of passenger and musher.	This Girl Scout is ready to head out on the trail.

Group photo from Troop 6672

Girls Scout Troop 1369
Girl Scout Troop 1369 from Girl Scouts of Central Maryland traveled to northern Baltimore County to enjoy dryland dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC. The rain stopped in time to enjoy a wonderful day with the sled dogs as the Girl Scouts learned about sled dog nutrition, harnesses, commands, and bonded with Zoë and the other sled dogs.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Katie meets Zoë	Celia and Zoë spent time bonding.
The Girl Scouts posing with the Fritz Dyck four wheeled dryland dog sledding rig.	Okemo and Sobo look ready to hit the trail.
I think this Girl Scout is ready to go dryland dog sledding.	The team of four excited sled dogs charge down the trail.

Group photo from Troop 1369

Girls Scout Troop 1632
Girl Scout Troop 1632 from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital came to the Torrey C. Brown trail in White Hall, Maryland to enjoy a halloween dryland dog sledding adventure. The cadettes from Crofton, Maryland were able to meet Batboy (aka Okemo wearing his favorite Halloween costume), Zoë, Sobo, and Acadia before getting a chance to explore the trail via the Fritz Dyck dryland dog sledding rig and the four sled dog team.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo loves to give face kisses.	And Okemo enjoys getting his nose rubbed.
Okemo and Acadia wait to be harnessed.	A cadette Girl Scout excitedly waits for her turn to go dryland dog sledding.
A few of the Girl Scouts posing with the rig.	A mushers eye view of dog butts from the rig.

Group photo from Troop 1632

Girls Scout Troop 1012
Girl Scout Troop 1012 from Vienna, Virginia, braved the rains and came to White Hall, Maryland to try their hand at dryland dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures. The juniors from the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capitol met little Acadia, princess Zoë, silly Sobo, and ever popular Okemo.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Okemo says it's time for a wooo-wooo.	Harnesses are one of the most important pieces of equipment for dog sledding.
Acadia looks happy to be harnessed.	Zoë poses with two of the Girl Scouts.

Girl Scout Troop 3293
Girl Scouts from Troop 3293 from Girl Scout Council of Central Maryland came to White Hall, Maryland to learn about dryland dog sledding. The girls enjoyed the fall temperatures and the changing leaves as the sled dogs led the way.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Okemo and his intense blue eyes as he meets the Girl Scouts.	Sobo enjoys meeting the Girl Scouts.
Intensely learning about dog sledding.	This Girl Scout poses with a dog sledding harness.
I'm ready to head out on the trail to go dryland dog sledding.	The powerful five sled dog team pulls into the station.

Girl Scout Troops 3985 and 1067
Cadettes and Senior Girl Scouts from Girl Scout Troops 3985 and 1067 from Olney, Maryland, came to the Freeland, Maryland, the northern most spot on the Torrey C. Brown trail to experience dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from these two troops, visit our webshots gallery.

The Girl Scouts (and a sibling) meet the sled dogs.	Acadia and Sobo stare off in the distance.
Girl Scouts help to harness Sobo and the other sled dogs.	Sobo and Okemo stand ready in the wheel position.
This Girl Scout looks ready to go dryland dog sledding.	The sled dog team is ready to go dryland dog sledding.

Girl Scout Troop 1330
Girl Scouts from Troop 1330 experienced dryland dog sledding with Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC! The girls were able to harness sled dogs, learn about booties, and try their hand at dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

A young Girl Scout poses with Okemo.	The Girl Scouts meet the sled dogs.
This Girl Scout had a soft spot for Zoë.	Zoë and Acadia hunker down and lead the team down the trail.
Occasionally, Sobo and Zoë run in lead together.	The view from the wheeled dog sledding rig or gig.

Girl Scout Troop 3072
Girl Scout Troop 3072 from Cheverly, Maryland came back to Monkton station on the Torrey C. Brown rail trail to enjoy dryland dog sledding. The troop included some of our first repeat scout visitors!

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Acadia looks up to a young Girl Scout.	Okemo poses in his purple dog sledding harness.
The team of five sled dogs pulls down the trail.	Each Girl Scout was able to ride the Fritz Dyck wheeled dog sled rig.
Zoë and Acadia ran in lead, while T-Bone ran in the team position.	Okemo and Sobo ran in the wheel position.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Girl Scouts from the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Council enjoyed a day away from school to come to the Monkton station on the Torrey C. Brown trail to learn about dog sledding. The girls - along with a few parents - were able to learn the roles of lead dog, point dog, swing dog, and wheel dog.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Acadia enjoys meeting one of the scouts.	Sobo seems nonplussed by the excitement around him.
The Girl Scouts learned about the positions on a dog sled team.	Okemo and Sobo look ready to head down the trail.
Okemo and Sobo pause to catch their breath.	Zoë and Acadia lead the sled dog team down the trail.

The girls pose with Sobo, Okemo, and Zoë. Acadia is somewhere in the mix!

Girl Scout Troop 398
Girl Scouts of Troop 398 from Gaithersburg, Maryland took advantage of warm temperatures on a balmy February morning to learn about dryland dog sledding. The Girl Scouts were able to navigate from Shaktoolik to Nome by way of the Torrey C. Brown rail trail in White Hall, Maryland.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo poses with a Girl Scout.	One of the Girl Scouts helps to harness Zoë.
The Girl Scouts play on their wheeled chariot.	The sled dog team poses ready next to the trail.
The team pauses for a second on the icy trail.	Zoë and Acadia dig in as they pull towards Nome, Alaska.

Girl Scouts from Troop 389 pose with Okemo, Sobo, Zoë, and Acadia.

Brownie Scout Troop 914
Brownie Scout Troop 914 made the trek from Rockville, Maryland to the Monkton station in Baltimore County to enjoy dryland dog sledding. The kids were able to enjoy a day off from school and learn about dog sledding!

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Acadia introduces herself to one of the adult leaders.	Zoë and Acadia wrestle on the picket line as one Girl Scout looks on.
One of our young Girl Scouts poses before her dryland dog sledding adventure.	The scouts learned about dog booties.
This Girl Scout waits calmly for her Maryland dog sledding adventure.	Osprey is our little known sixth dog.

Girl Scout Troop 4129
Girl Scouts from Troop 4129 came out to Monkton station on the Torrey C. Brown trail in Northern Baltimore county to learn about dryland dog sledding. The girls learned about dog sledding harnesses, sled dog races, and sled dog nutrition.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

One of the Girl Scouts looks down at the sled dogs.	Sobo, a red and white Siberian Husky, enjoys meeting Girl Scouts.
This Girl Scout practices the role of musher.	The team of excited Siberian husky and husky mixes heads down the Torrey C. Brown trail.
This scout seems ready to go dryland dog sledding.	Three scouts demonstrate the positions on a dog sled team.

The Girl Scouts and leaders of Troop 4129 pose with several of the sled dogs.

Girl Scout Troop 688
Girl Scout Troop 688 traveled northward from Virginia to find dryland dog sledding. The cold temperatures made the young girls feel like Leonard Seppala on his historic adventure through the Alaskan wilderness.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo, Zoë, Acadia, and Okemo look over at the Girl Scouts.	Acadia shows her puppy like enthusiasm.
Okemo, a Siberian Husky mix, says "Good Morning" in his special way.	It's an eight scout dog team!
Even little Mr. T-Bone helped to pull.	A moment of peace before dryland dog sledding.

Troop 688 poses with Acadia, Zoë, Sobo, and Okemo by the Monkton station.

Girl Scout Troop 5528
Girl Scout Troop 5528 from Virginia braved slick roads to travel to Monkton, Maryland to experience dog sledding. Zoë, one of our lead dogs, helped to teach about dog booties and harnesses, while up and coming lead dog, Acadia, helped to demonstrate puppy power. The scouts completed their fun patch and learned about dog sled racing, commands, and the Great Alaskan Serum Run.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

The Girl Scouts meet the sled dogs.	One of the adult leaders introduces herself to Zoë.
Sobo appreciates the attention.	Okemo returns attention to one of the girls.
One of the Girl Scouts smiles before her dryland dog sledding experience.	Okemo and Sobo ran in the wheel position for this Girl Scout.

Troop 5528 poses with Zoë, Acadia, Sobo, and Okemo after their dryland dog sled rides.

Girl Scout Troop 2604
Girl Scout Troop 2604 from Girl Scout Council of Central Maryland came to the Torrey C. Brown trail to learn about dog sledding. The juniors learned about sled dog nutrition, harnesses, and beavers?

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Okemo checks to see if any of the girls brought pork sandwiches for the sled dogs.	The Girl Scouts learned the positions on a sled dog team.
This Girl Scout is all smiles while waiting for her dryland dog sledding adventure.	Acadia, 9 months, and Zoë, 9 years, are the lead dogs for the dryland dog sledding team.
A beaver stopped by to visit.	Okemo poses with two of his new friends.

Troop 2604 poses with Zoë, Acadia, Sobo, and Okemo before the dryland dog sled rides.

Girl Scout Troop 3028
Girl Scout Troop 3028 from Sterling, Virginia made the drive north to learn about dryland dog sledding. The cold air left a chill in the air and a few of the girls hiked the nearby mountains to stay warm.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Zoë is very patient with the Girl Scouts.	The musher is one of the most important positions on a dog sledding team.
The five dog team races North towards the Pennsylvania line.	A young Girl Scout looks ready for dryland dog sledding.
Young Acadia, the newest of the Maryland Sled Dog Adventures LLC dogs, ran with the team.	Acadia, shown here in team, also ran in lead.

Girl Scout Troop 343
Girl Scout Troop 343 from Dundalk, Maryland came to the crown jewel, i.e. the Monkton station, on the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail to learn about dryland dog sledding. The girls were able to participate in a mock Alaskan Serum run and help save the kids of Nome, Alaska.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo introduces himself to the Girl Scouts.	The Girl Scouts were each able to enjoy dryland dog sledding on the Torrey C. Brown rail trail.
One of the Girl Scouts eagerly awaits her turn on the Fritz Dyck dryland dog sledding rig.	The trail and conditions were ideal for dryland dog sledding.
Girls Rule!	Okemo gets by with a little help from his friends.

Girl Scout Troop 1728
Girl Scouts from Troop 1728 from Sykesville, Maryland came to the Monkton station to learn about dog sledding. A light coat of snow on the ground added to the ambiance, but was not deep enough to use the snow sled. The Girl Scouts made the best of the snow and made a few miniature snow men.

To see the thank you cards from this troop, visit their thank you page.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo is famous for his 'siberian kisses'.	Okemo shows off his brilliant blue eyes.
The light snow added to the dog sledding experience.	The Girl Scouts were excited to try dryland dog sledding.
The four powerful sled dogs pull down the Torrey C. Brown trail.	This artist used the time between runs to create a mini snow man.

Girl Scout Troop 2288
Brrrr, it was cold! Cadette Girl Scouts from Troop 2288 braved the cold November temperatures to learn about dryland dog sledding. There was a thin layer of snow on the ground to add flavor during the program. The +28 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures paled in comparison to Leonard Seppala's -72 degrees Fahrenheit during the Great Alaskan Serum Run!

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Sobo sleeps through his photo.	Sobo gives doggie kisses to one of the Girl Scouts.
Zoë and Sobo lead the sled dog team down the trail on the Torrey C. Brown rail trail.	Thumbs up for dryland dog sledding!
The light snow helped give flavor to the dryland dog sledding.	Dress warmly for dryland dog sledding.

Troop 2288 poses with Zoë, Acadia, Sobo, and Okemo.

Girl Scout Troops 527 and 5714
Girl Scout Troops 527 and 5714 traveled north from Virginia for a weekend of fun and adventure. The two Girl Scout troops used the weekend as an opportunity to combine camping and dog sledding. In addition to learning about dog sledding, sled dog nutrition and meeting the sled dogs, the girls spent part of the weekend working on their outdoor adventure badge.

For additional pictures from these two troops, visit our webshots gallery.

Okemo poses with one of the scouts.	Did this Girl Scout bring her own harness?
This Girl Scout concentrates on the different types of harnesses available for dog powered sports.	I want to volunteer, I want to volunteer!
These Girl Scouts learn about the equipment and commands used in dryland dog sledding.	If you are not the lead dog, the view never changes!

Okemo and Sobo pose with Troop 527 on Saturday.

Girl Scout Troop 982
Girl Scout Troop 982 (and a few special siblings) came from Perry Hall to the White Hall station on the Torrey C. Brown rail trail learn about dryland dog sledding.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

Acadia, our new Siberian Husky puppy, was a hit with this Troop.	The dog sled is just for show, the kids often pull the sled instead.
It's time to begin the serum run!	Pretty, pretty lead dogs.

Cub Scout Pack 719
Cub scouts from Pack 719 from Sykesville, Maryland stopped by to meet Okemo, Sobo, Zoë, T-Bone, and Acadia and learn about dryland dog sledding. The scouts learned about dog sledding commands, dryland dog sledding rigs, and safety glasses?!?

For additional pictures from these two troops, visit our webshots gallery.

Can I borrow the keys to the dog sled?	Smiles for dryland dog sledding
Waiting patiently for dryland dog sledding.	The dog team races down the trail with a precious cargo of cub scouts and medicine.
Okemo poses with one of the cub scouts.	The scouts described what they learned about dog sledding.

It's a happy group after a day of dryland dog sledding.

Girl Scout Troops 2319 and 3123
Girl Scouts from Troops 2319 and 3123 came from Falls Church, Virginia to experience dryland dog sledding. The Girl Scouts learned about harnesses, dog booties, and sled dog nutrition.

For additional pictures from these two troops, visit our webshots gallery.

Okemo and Sobo seem happy to meet the girl scouts.	Looks like someone found the sled dog harnesses!
This Girl Scout waves to her friends during her dog sled ride.	Someone is ready to go!
It's not very often that an elephant comes to a dog sledding program.	My turn!

It's not often that the dogs and girl scouts look the same direction for a group photo.

Girl Scout Troop 81794
Brownies from Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital Troop 81794 came to Torrey C. Brown rail trail in Freeland, Maryland to learn about dryland dog sledding. The girls came from Mt. Airy, Maryland and met Zoë, T-Bone, Okemo, Sobo, and young Acadia.

For additional pictures from this troop, visit our webshots gallery.

One of the most important pieces of equipment is the harness.	The girls had plenty of chances to interact with the dogs.
Zoë and Sobo lead the team through scenic northern Baltimore County.	I think this brownie is ready to go dog sledding!
A young Brownie pets Okemo while answering questions about dryland dog sledding.	Acadia looks tired after her first Girl Scout dog sledding program.

Brownie Scouts from Troop 81794 pose with the team of sled dogs after a good day of dryland dog sledding.