News from Girl Scouts: Celebrating the outdoors, navigating summer, earning scholarships, and more!

Happy National Get Outdoors Day! [View in Browser]( [girl scouts]( June 9, 2018 A Message from Girl Scouts of the USA's CEO, Sylvia Acevedo Hello, Girl Scouts and happy National Get Outdoors Day! I hope this note finds you filled with excitement for the coming summer and some wonderful outdoor adventures. June is Great Outdoors Month, so all month long we’re celebrating the [#gsoutdoors challenge]( with our new partner, The North Face. Girl Scouts offers girls awe-inspiring outdoor experiences----- from kayaking down a river to camping with their troop to stargazing and exploring the science of nature, as I did as a young Brownie. We know that getting girls outside aids in their healthy development; our [More Than S'mores research]( found that monthly outdoor exposure contributes to girls seeking out more challenges and being more active problem-solvers. As the school year comes to an end in many areas, troop meetings pause, and Girl Scouts head off to camps and other fun summer adventures, I want to again thank you for supporting the Girl Scout mission. At Girl Scouts, we proudly use our expertise to serve girls, and we are committed to continuing to put girls at the center of all that we do. We also know from [our research]( and from [what so many of you have told us]( ----- that Girl Scouts has an amazing effect on girls’ lives, your lives, and our communities. So after you’re done reading this update on all the exciting things going on at Girl Scouts, I encourage you to disconnect, explore the great outdoors, and enjoy some true moments of wonder with your family and friends. Yours in Girl Scouting, Sylvia Ready to celebrate Great Outdoors Month like a Girl Scout? Show us how you take the lead in the world beyond walls by accepting the [#gsoutdoors challenge]( Each week in June, Girl Scouts of the USA is presenting a unique challenge that will push girls to explore the outdoors in exciting, new ways----- not to mention inspire them to keep the adventure going all summer long! At the end of each challenge, Girl Scouts will randomly select one lucky winner (four total) to receive an awesome prize from one of our newest partners, leading outdoor brand [The North Face](. [LEARN MORE AND GET OUTSIDE]( Gear Up for Outdoor Adventure Rekindle your love of Mother Nature this summer with new Girl Scout gear for all ages----- from tents and hammocks to water bottles, T-shirts, and patches. Girlscoutshop.com has the gadgets you need for any adventure! As a special bonus, we’re offering 10 percent off all fun patches, including many relating to camping and other outdoor adventures, through June 10, 2018, with promo code FUNTIME18. [SHOP NOW]( 7 Ways Summer Camp Brings Out Her Best We all know that girls have amazing adventures and make memories to last a lifetime at summer camp. But did you know that it’s also the perfect opportunity for your girl to grow, learn, and become her best self? [LEARN MORE]( Catch Up on G.I.R.L. Agenda 2018: Leading Change Through Civic Action On May 14, Girl Scouts of the USA brought together groundbreaking female leaders at G.I.R.L. Agenda 2018: Leading Change Through Civic Action to demonstrate the importance of civic engagement in our society and highlight individuals who have brought about positive change in their communities. The event concluded with GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo launching a new national PSA, [“Lifetime of Leadership,”]( which underscores our legacy of fostering female change-makers and preparing girls for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure. [CATCH UP ON THE EVENT]( Alum Feature: How the Gold Award Helped This Young Alum Pay for Yale Gold Award Girl Scouts are passionate about changing the world for the better, and for many of them, their projects open their eyes to new possibilities and future goals. For Julie Averbach, a current student at Yale University, Girl Scouting gave her an opportunity she never could have imagined through her Gold Award and some shiny scholarships. [HEAR MORE FROM JULIE]( Follow the Girl Scout Network on LinkedIn More than 50 million Girl Scout alums are making a positive impact in their own lives and communities----- there's nothing we can't do! Whether you were a Daisy, Brownie, or higher in Girl Scouts, you can get in on the action by following the Girl Scout Network on LinkedIn. You'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow alums, get updates on how Girl Scouts are making a difference today, and learn how to get involved in advancing girls' and women's leadership around the world. 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