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Adventure Out This Summer at Girl Scout Camp!

Looking for adventure? There’s a camp for that!

Whether you’re interested in hiking, rock climbing, canoeing or piloting an aircraft (wait, what?!) we have a camp for you. Join us this summer as we take on the outdoors. There are so many opportunities to adventure out with Girl Scouts! Here are a few of the various camp experiences offered this summer.

Cliff Hangers 

Ready to rock this summer?

You conquered the high ropes course and owned that rock wall. Now it’s time to try the real thing! Come with us to Red River Gorge and meet with certified climbing guides. ...
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We Want to Hear from You! 2018 Surveys from GSWO & GSUSA

At Girl Scouts, we care about your experience, and we want to hear from you!

In April, Girl Scouts of the USA and Girl Scouts of Western Ohio will be conducting several surveys with girls, parents/guardians, and troop volunteers to find out what’s working (and what’s not!) in Girl Scouts. We will use your feedback to improve our services and programs.

So, what surveys are we conducting, who will receive them, and what are we looking for? We’re so glad you ...
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7 Reasons to Work at Summer Camp

Summer is coming and we’re in the midst of hiring summer camp staff! Over half a million college students will trade in their student ID for a camp counselor t-shirt this summer. Be one of those millions, apply for one of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s open positions here! There are so many good reasons to Continue Reading

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How to Make Sure Your Girl Scout is Prepared For Camp

Summer camp is an amazing opportunity for young girls to become more independent, build friendships, and boost their self-confidence. Plus it’s super fun!

So how do you help prepare your Girl Scout for this amazing opportunity? We’ve got some great tips from our camp staff to help you get your daughter ready for all of the fun that summer camp can offer.

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Are You Ready for the Operation Cookie Challenge?

Hey western Ohio, we need your help! This weekend, March 16-18, we’re pulling out all the stops to collect 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to donate to Operation Cookie!

What is Operation Cookie?

Operation Cookie is a council-wide community service project that provides boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to deployed military men and women around the globe!

Now in its 13th year, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s Operation Cookie Program has donated over $1 million ...
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The CIT Program, It’s A-Changing!

Oh the times, and the counselor-in-training (CIT) program, they are a-changing! What’s the CIT program? It’s a beloved camp tradition where older Girl Scouts (called CITs) build their leadership and outdoor skills as they work directly with younger girls during summer camp. It’s like a multi-year training program for becoming an official camp counselor and all-around awesome human being!

Sounds fun, right? It is fun but it’s also closely tied to the Girl ...
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Our Gold Shines Bright: 2018 Gold Award Girl Scouts!

Western Ohio glittered at our 2018 Gold Award Ceremony. We recognized 44 girls who have earned the highest award a Girl Scout can earn, the Girl Scout Gold Award, at a council-wide ceremony on Sunday, March 4, 2018. These girls’ projects are shining examples of what our youth can accomplish with passionate mentors, community support, and a desire to make a lasting impact on the world!

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Need Some Basic Outdoor and Camping Tips? There’s A YouTube Video For That!

We live in the age of instant access. It’s truly amazing the amount of information (in multiple formats!) that you can access with just your smart phone! And for Girl Scout volunteers, it’s never been easier to find great tutorial videos and tips for getting your troop outdoors and camp out ready. Awesome, right?

So where do you find these videos? While the web has endless outdoor focused videos and resources, one of our favorite places for outdoor video tutorials is ...
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How to Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month! What started as a small-town school affair in California has grown into a month-long celebration of women’s influences on history, culture, and society.

Since 1987, Congress has recognized March as National Women’s History Month and according to the National Women’s History Project, the theme for 2018 is “Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.” Here are some ways to celebrate and ...
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