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Ten Positive Benefits of Going Tech-Free at Camp

Whether we want help finding our way through a vast park using a GPS, or want to look up what kind of breathtaking tree we cross paths with during a hike, technology can be a useful tool when outdoors. In today’s society, you rarely see anyone not connected due to the modern conveniences technology brings. Despite the conveniences, there are several benefits to going tech-free outside. Girl Scouts have access to lots of outdoor opportunities, and camp is the perfect place to take advantage  ...

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4 Reasons To Be Excited For Next Year!

Spring is a busy time of year for Girl Scouts. Girls are wrapping up the cookie sale, attending program events, and planning things like troop trips and other fun activities. In all the bustle, it’s easy to delay planning for next year. You’ll get to it later, right? But planning for next year is incredibly important. Why? Because girls (and parents) who know that exciting things are coming are more likely to come back. So let’s build that excitement with these 4 reasons  ...

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Why Should Girls Code?

Coding is a new buzz word in the girl world, made popular by organizations like Girls Who Code and other technology experts like Google who point out that in our increasingly digital world coding is a very important skill.  So important that Canada has declared November 7th to be National Girls Learning Code Day in Canada and online with the tagline: “Know any creative 8-13 year old girls who want to change the world?“. Why target girls? Because in technical and computing fields  ...

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