Outdoor experiences in Girl Scouts provide opportunities for girls to discover, connect, and take action in ways that build courage, confidence, and character. These experiences increase girls’ understanding and curiosity about the natural world and shape girl leaders who are environmentally conscientious.
Spending time in the outdoors is a cornerstone of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The all-girl environment and proven programming show girls the benefits of outdoor experiences in ways that encourage them to take healthy risks and overcome their fears. Explore all the outdoor experience that Girl Scouts has to offer!
Do you have an idea for a new outdoor program? Share it by filling out the Girl Scout Program Idea Submission Form!
Progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become competent in the outdoors, including how to plan and organize outdoor activities. This valuable chart can help adults acknowledge a girl’s mastery of an outdoor skill and invite her to challenge herself further.
The Great Outdoors Challenge is all about getting outside and getting excited about the amazing natural world around us! Each month, complete a challenge like day hiking, geocaching or gardening and document it in your nature journal. Complete the challenge by June—National Great Outdoors Month—and you'll earn a special fun patch! Patches are available for purchase at any GSOSW Shop.
If you care about the environment, have a business idea to get people outside, or simply love to spend time in nature, you might consider a career in the outdoors! There are endless opportunities to work outdoors as an adult, and this patch program is meant to help Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors explore various careers and take steps toward them. You’ll hear from women with outdoor work experience, discover your values and gather tips that could help you land your dream outdoor job. Get started!
The Girl Scouts State Parks Passport will help you document your travels as you visit different parks and try various outdoor activities. Completing the passport will earn you a GSOSW fun patch! Some of the activities in this passport recommend use of the internet. Be sure to complete the Girl Scout Internet Safety Pledge before you start!
To print, download the Girl Scouts State Parks Passport to your computer and open from your files. When printing, select “booklet." Once your passport prints, fold the papers hamburger style so that it makes a half page sized booklet.
A great time to get started on your passport is during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend! Celebrate with ranger-led events, service projects and more happening on September 11-10, 2022. LEARN MORE
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