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Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns: A Two‑Day Halloween Field Weekend for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors
A focused, two-day October event at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks that pairs haunted cavern tours and a spooky hayride with hands-on cave conservation and a Directions Matter patch session.
Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns: A Two‑Day Halloween Field Weekend for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors.
Join a concentrated, two-day Girl Scout program at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks that mixes a haunted tour of Lincoln Caverns, a natural tour of Whisper Rocks, Halloween crafts and games, a haunted trail and hayride, and a Sunday session to earn the Directions Matter patch — all designed to be both educational and memorable while emphasizing cave conservation.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Haunted Cavern and Night Trail
The program centers on a Ghosts & Goblins haunted tour of Lincoln Caverns and a night-time haunted trail, offering an eerie, guided exploration of subterranean formations alongside seasonal thrills designed for Girl Scouts.
Cave Conservation and Natural Exploration
Each event includes a pre-tour program about cave conservation plus a natural tour of Whisper Rocks — combining interpretive learning with field exploration to reinforce stewardship of fragile cavern environments.
All‑Inclusive Weekend with Patch Opportunity
The two-day schedule bundles a Halloween party with crafts and games, a haunted hayride, Saturday night lodging fee, meals, and on Sunday the opportunity to complete the Directions Matter patch, making it a compact, scout-centered learning weekend.
What the day feels like
What the Weekend Feels Like
Across two days in October, small troops move between guided cavern tours and surface activities: daytime natural interpretation at Whisper Rocks, an evening haunted trail and hayride, a Saturday night Halloween party with crafts and prizes, and a focused Sunday session to earn the Directions Matter patch — all framed by a pre-tour cavern conservation talk and structured program hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event fits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-day weekend with nine hours of program; included items are the Ghosts & Goblins tour, natural tour of Whisper Rocks, haunted trail, haunted hayride, Halloween party with games, crafts, and prizes, Saturday night lodging fee, pizza supper, and OIP Italian sub lunch.
The program includes a pizza supper and an OIP Italian sub lunch, and the Saturday night lodging fee is included in the event package.
The event comprises a two-day schedule with a total of approximately nine hours of programmed activities during the weekend.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who may register for this event?
Registration is limited to Girl Scouts, leaders, and registered scout parents.
When does registration close?
Advance registration is required and registration closes ten days prior to the event or when the event has been booked to capacity.
What activities are included on Saturday?
Saturday programming includes the Ghosts & Goblins tour of Lincoln Caverns, the natural tour of Whisper Rocks, a haunted trail, a haunted hayride, a Halloween party with games, crafts, and prizes, plus a pizza supper.
Is lodging provided?
A Saturday night lodging fee is included as part of the event.
What happens on Sunday?
Sunday’s program includes the Directions Matter patch session following the weekend activities.
Is conservation content part of the event?
Yes — all programs include a pre-tour program about cave conservation and a cavern tour.