Outdoor Education

Girl Scout Camp is Better than Ever!

Girl Scout Camp is Better than Ever!

No matter the time of year, it’s always a great idea to Get Outdoors (GO!). Girl Scouts are natural-born leaders, who create their own outdoor adventures. GSSEM has made it even easier for girls to get out and explore, with…
A Day in the Life of a Fisheries Biologist

A Day in the Life of a Fisheries Biologist

Girl Scouting often involves taking on a new world of discovery with each new badge, patch and event that girls come across. This summer, girls got to try something they’ve never done before: dive deep into the fishery industry and…
Buggin’ Out with Girl Scouts!

Buggin’ Out with Girl Scouts!

They say amazing things can be found in a simple square foot of nature. This week, 19 Girl Scouts opened their eyes to the fascinating world of bugs as they journeyed along the shores of the Detroit River. Not only…
Brave the Cold at the Outdoor Freeze-In

Brave the Cold at the Outdoor Freeze-In

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors are invited to spend the day learning winter survival skills at our Outdoor Freeze-In! Girls will spend 8 hours testing their skills by building a shelter, cooking meals over an open fire, and just having fun!…
GO! Kits to keep you engaged this summer!

GO! Kits to keep you engaged this summer!

In an effort to keep Girl Scouts engaged while we need to socially distance, the Outdoor Education team has created GO! Skills Kits. With these kits, girls can experience the summer in their own backyard, their neighborhood or city, or…
GO! At Home: Week 6

GO! At Home: Week 6

Visit the blog each week to explore activities you can do in your own backyard! This is week 6 of GO! At Home. Learn! May is finally here, and you know what they say: “April Showers bring May flowers.” Here’s…
GO! At Home: Week 3

GO! At Home: Week 3

Visit the blog each week to explore activities you can do in your own backyard! This is week 3 of GO! At Home. Learn!Be an entomologist! Entomology is the study of insects. Amateur entomologists are interested in insects because of…