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Five Benefits of Summer Camp

March 23, 2017 · by · in Camp · 4 Comments

1.) Research shows that girls benefit immensely from time outdoors: they experience personal growth and empowerment, challenge themselves, overcome fears, and learn teamwork and leadership skills. 2.) Active participation in programs prevents the “summer brain drain” by keeping girls’ minds active and engaged while they take a break from school. 3.) Healthy risk-taking in a […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Elena of Avalor

September 22, 2016 · by · in Uncategorized · Leave a comment

At Girl Scouts, we love to celebrate the diverse cultures that comprise our membership. Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is the perfect opportunity to take a closer look at Disney Channel’s new television series, Elena of Avalor, which “stars” the animation studio’s first Latina princess. In the series, Elena Castillo Flores saves her […]