How the videos can help
- Each video includes helpful tips that can be used when planning outdoor adventures.
- Service units can use these videos when planning camporees and skill-building weekends.
- Older girls (program aides, counselors-in-training, or volunteers-in-training) can learn new outdoor skills to use when working with younger girls.
Step by Step: Developing Outdoor Skills in Girls
At Girl
Scouts, we work to build girls’ outdoor skills and inspire girls to
care for the environment as they grow. The Girl
Scout Outdoor Progression Chart (PDF) is a tool you can use as
you advance girls’ skills in an age-appropriate way.
Taking the Journeys Outside
It’s easy to take a Girl
Scout Journey outside. Each Journey is full of fun, interactive
activities that can easily go outdoors and inspire girls to love and
protect the planet. Watch this video to find out how!
Planning Your Troop’s First Campout
In order to have a
great campout, you need to plan ahead—and be prepared. This video will
give you plenty to think about as you plan your next outdoor adventure
with Girl Scouts.
Introduction to Campsite Set-Up
A safe, efficient
campsite is important when camping. Watch and learn how to set up a
proper camp!
How to Leave No Trace Outdoors
A Girl Scout always
leaves an area better than she found it. Throughout this video, girls
will learn the importance of caring for the land, and how to easily
“Leave No Trace” when exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
Introduction to Cooking Outdoors
Propane, charcoal, box
ovens—there are so many choices when cooking outside. This video
shares ideas about the delicious possibilities. Tasty!
