Category Archives: Summer Camp Activities
It’s Almost Summer Camp Season!
Did you know that the average American child spends about 44 hours each week in front of electronic media? And with school just about out and long summer days ahead, it’s all too easy to turn to screens for entertainment. … Continue reading
Get Your Girl Outdoors!
Experience exciting outdoor adventures that will challenge you and your group to a new level. Studies show that girls today are not spending nearly enough time outdoors. Technology and structured activities leave less time for girls to get outside and … Continue reading
Summer Camp . . . It’s in Our Nature
From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors. In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us “camping trips” are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true: connecting … Continue reading
7 Ways Summer Camp Can Help Your Girl
Summer is when some of the most fun childhood memories are made, but did you know that it’s also an awesome opportunity for your girl to grow, learn, and become her best self? Here are seven amazing benefits your girl … Continue reading
Unleash. Unplug. Discover Summer Camp!
Unplug. Unleash. Discover. This summer, bring her somewhere safe, enriching, and filled to the brim with opportunities – give her the change to camp #LikeAGirlScout! Check out the entire 2019 Summer Camp Guide to see what adventure await. Before you register for camp … Continue reading
Let’s Get Ready for Summer Camp!
Attending summer camp is a great way for girls to explore leadership, build skills, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. Whether for a day, a week, or longer, Girl Scout summer camp gives girls an opportunity to grow, explore, … Continue reading
3 Ways to Unleash Your Daughter’s Inner Wonder Woman
With unstoppable bravery, super-human strength, and unwavering dedication to truth and justice (not to mention that awesome outfit) it’s easy to understand why little girls might be obsessed with Wonder Woman — and why parents might find the classic super … Continue reading
Hello Spring!
It’s Spring! We are fortunate enough to have clear skies, sunshine, and blooming flowers, we bet you can’t wait to starting enjoying the outdoors. What better day to turn off the TV and video games and get active? After much … Continue reading
What Girl Scouts Means to Me!
What today’s girls say about being in Girl Scouts Being a Girl Scout means that I get to help and educate people, learn new things about the world, and have fun while I do it. Tory, 13 We have a … Continue reading
Are you up for the challenge of changing lives this summer?
Former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner, summed it up when he described his days as a summer camp counselor as some of the most valuable leadership training he has ever had. From the outside looking in, many people see the camp … Continue reading
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