New Research Affirms Girl Scout Camp is Still Relevant
LAFAYETTE, La., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Girl Scout camp is a tradition central to Girl Scouts since 1912 and is still available to girls in all 50 states. Today's camps are highly evolved, matching the interests of twenty-first-century girls. Girl Scouts moves at the speed of girls, which is evident in its wide range of camp offerings. This year Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf is offering a variety of summer camps both day camps and overnight camps. These camps are offered for all girls K-12 and in most cases are less expensive than child care costs.
According to a new study by the Girl Scout Research Institute (GSRI), More Than S'mores (2014), girls benefit immensely from time spent outdoors. Girls who regularly spend time outdoors eclipse their peers who spend less time outdoors in environmental stewardship, more readily seek challenges, and are better problem solvers—all important traits in twenty-first century leadership.
Outdoor experiences are also particularly beneficial to girls of comparatively low socioeconomic status (SES). More Than S'mores finds that lower-SES girls who have regular outdoor exposure through Girl Scouts are likely to credit Girl Scouts with helping them become leaders.
"Girl Scout camps transform a girl's understanding of and appreciation for nature, while helping her build a unique set of skills and boosting her confidence in ways few experiences can match," says Anna Maria Chàvez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. "Camping has always been one of the cornerstones of Girl Scouting, and the research is clearly showing that there is a connection between the camp experience and girls' understanding of their leadership potential."
Deadlines for summer camp are approaching. For more information on how to register, attend or volunteer at summer camp visit gslpg.org/summercamps.
About Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf
Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf is dedicated to teaching girls leadership skills and providing safe, fun opportunities for them to discover, connect and take action. Nearly 8,000 girls and 3,000 adult members, from the 42 parishes west of the Mississippi River, share in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience each year. For more information on how to participate, donate or advocate call 1-800-960-2093 or visit gslpg.org.
CONTACT: Erin Turner, [email protected], 1-337-984-1142
SOURCE Girl Scouts of Louisiana - Pines to the Gulf
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