Thinking about signing up for your first 5K? Or, are you a seasoned runner looking for her next challenge? Use the tips below to make the most of your training time leading up to race day. And don’t forget to sign up for Family Fit Fair because, yes, the 5K run/walk is BACK! The month
Category: Outdoors
Get ready to choose your own adventure! Girl Scouts of the USA announced 42 new Girl Scout badges and one new Journey on July 16, all of which allow girls to make their own choices about how they want to experience and influence the world. The badges enhance the organization’s existing girl-led programming, offering girls
“When I joined Girl Scouts I didn’t think that I would ever climb to the top of mountains, go kayaking through sea caves, or see the total eclipse. I feel so lucky and privileged to see what I have seen, and to be a part of this wonderful troop.”
“Having a trusting friendship with my sister Girl Scouts, I wasn’t afraid to be myself and come out of my shell to share my feelings and experiences.”
“The entire time I was having flashbacks to Girl Scout residential camp in Maine. It’s so amazing how there is consistency in the Girl Scout camp experience through generations and from coast to coast.”
“It seems to me that super volunteers keep helping because they get as much joy from it as the girls they are helping.”
“This experience was more than just camping—it gave girls the opportunity to unleash the G.I.R.L. within!”
As Girl Scouts, there are so many ways to have fun, try new activities, and explore the world. The ultimate adventure program, Girl Scout Destinations sends girls on journeys far and wide, encouraging them to participate in outdoor activities as well as cultural excursions. Cadette Maya T., age 11, went on a horse-themed Destination to
Girl Scouts provides girls with new and exciting opportunities to take the lead—in their own lives and in the world. Through our Destinations program, girls ages 11 and older embark on life-changing adventures around the world with other Girl Scouts. Ready to pack your bags? We checked in with Senior Girl Scout Juliana M. whose
“There is no better place to spend the summer than at Marine Landing, on the beach, overlooking the water.”