girl scouts of the colonial coastWhy should Girl Scouts go to camp? Because girls shine in an environment where they can run things their way and collaborate on projects!
Studies show that girls feel less competent, less popular and more afraid to succeed than boys do, and 41 percent of preteens say being made fun of is their number one fear. In the supportive setting of Girl Scout camp, girls develop self-esteem and determination in themselves that will last well after summer camp ends.
Spending time in nature has been shown to improve concentration and creative reasoning. The outdoors provides novelty and challenge which enhance leadership, and often places girls in new physical, psychological and social situations that motivate curiosity and foster a sense of discovery.Did you know that registration for summer camps is already open? You can check out this year's resident and day camp offerings in the camp guide book online.
There's a couple of additions this year to be excited about: a third week of resident camp has been added at Camp Darden, and there are now two climbing walls to scale! We have an outdoor climbing at Camp Darden and an indoor climbing wall at Camp Skimino.
Want to go horseback riding? Head for Camp Darden! Camp Skimino has a high-ropes course if you want to challenge yourself in the air. Camp Outback has wooded nature trails and canoeing. Archers can head to Camp Apasus, Camp Skimino and Camp Darden.
If you want to train alongside a team of firefighters and law enforcement professionals, you're in luck—Camp Fury is back, too! Camp Fury sessions will be held in Norfolk, Williamsburg and Chesapeake this summer.
There are several camp open houses to check out, too, including;
- Camp Apasus - Saturday, April 21, 2-4 p.m.
- Camp Darden - Saturday, April 28, 2-4 p.m.
- Camp Outback - Saturday May 12, 2-4 p.m.
- Camp Skimino - Saturday, May 19, 2-4 p.m.
