Outdoor Education

Cast Iron and Campfire Cooking

Preparing food over a campfire using cast iron has been part of exploration and adventure for hundreds of years. Juliette Gordon Low had quite a collection to use when she would take her troops camping. Why Cast Iron The reason…

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

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!

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…

Unplug from the “Real World” with Every Girl in a Tent

We’re celebrating Girl Scouts’ 100-year-plus camping legacy and we want you to take part! Challenge yourself to experience the outdoors by spending a night under the stars AND earn an exclusive glow-in-the-dark Every Girl in a Tent Patch for any…

Calling all Girls Across Southeast Michigan: It’s Time to Get Outside and Explore!

Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to unplug and get outdoors (GO!). Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan (GSSEM) has the perfect solution for those that want to “be one with nature,” but don’t know where to start. Beginning…

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!

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

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…