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The Girl Scouts Meet Modern Challenges in a COVID-19 World
Tajar’s Treehouse
This recreates the community of camp and con- nection one week at a time, bringing "camp" to living rooms, backyards and neighborhood parks.
In each week-long virtual camp session, campers get the opportunity to bond with girls their age, explore fun and relaxing activities, learn new skills and build their community. These are the cornerstones of a Girl Scout camp experience. Campers of all ages will come together daily for themed activities around art, nature, science and sisterhood. Add in daily cabin chats with trained, supportive staff and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a relaxing, no-pressure routine to brighten your girl’s day and make this summer one she will re- member.
Meet Girl Scouts Virtually
If you would like to learn more about Girl Scouts and how you can get involved, you can visit the Virtu- al Open House for new families. A 30-minute session provides an overview of Girl Scouts and their program, and the next steps for joining or starting a troop in your community. Girl Scouts of Northern California staff will be there to answer questions.
You and your girl are also invited to join virtual Welcome Troop meetings hosted by Girl Scouts of Northern California staff members. This is a great place to start if you
are a new member or are con- sidering joining but would like to learn more about Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout activities may
look a little different, but they
continue to give girls choices
that are important for devel-
oping their sense of self, their
own voice and commitment
to gender equality. Research
from the World Bank Group
shows that increasing wom-
en’s decision-making abilities
is key to improving their lives,
communities and the world.
Research also shows that Girl
Scouts participants are more likely to take an active role in decision making than other girls—80% vs. 51%.
“These are unprecedented times, and we know fam- ilies like yours are looking for ways to bring optimism, joy and purpose to each day during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,” says Ash Redfield, public relations and communication specialist with Girl Scouts of North- ern California. “Your routine, and your girls’ routine, may have changed with everything happening in our world right now. What hasn’t changed is how Girl Scouts rises to meet challenges. We’re here for you and your family.”
To join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts, visit www.gsnorcal.org. Stay connected with Girl Scouts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@gsnorcal). Ó
Deborah Peel is a writer, blogger, content marketer, mother and lover of big trees and isolated mountain tops. She's an avid hiker and loves the challenge of a new trail.
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