GSHG Summer Camp Guide 2026

Welcome to Your Adventure!

Dear Girl Scout Families,

This summer, we’re inviting every camper to Be an Outsider—to step beyond what’s familiar, breathe fresh air, and discover new strengths in the great outdoors. Being an Outsider isn’t just about spending time outside; it’s about choosing curiosity, adventure, and courage. It’s about taking the trail less traveled, trying something new, and realizing that the world is full of chances to grow when you step out of your comfort zone. At camp, girls explore wide-open spaces, follow winding paths, and make memories under big skies. They learn to trust themselves, connect with others, and see nature as a place where they truly belong. Whether she’s building a fire for the first time, paddling across a lake, or sleeping under the stars, every “outsider moment” helps her uncover who she is becoming. In today’s world, girls are pulled indoors more than ever—toward screens, schedules, and stress. Be an Outsider gives them permission to unplug, look up, and rediscover the joy of simply being a kid in nature. Out here, she’ll build confidence, practice problem-solving, develop resilience, strengthen friendships, and find calm in the quiet of nature. By choosing to step outside, she learns that adventure is for her. Courage is for her. The outdoors is for her. And with every new challenge or campfire story, she carries that sense of possibility long after summer ends.

We can’t wait to welcome your Girl Scout to a summer filled with discovery, laughter, and unforgettable adventures. Here’s to a season of stepping out, looking up, and diving in.

Warmly,

Lorena Kirschner Senior Director of Program

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