TOP REASONS WHY GIRLS SHOULD GET OUTDOORS (7156 hits)
We all know how important outdoor activities are for girls' development. The leadership and decision-making skills girls learn while engaged in outdoor activities through Girl Scouts help foster their resiliency, problem solving skills, and leadership qualities, and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. With more than 80 percent of American families living in urban areas, Girl Scouts strives to ensure that girls have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature and the educational opportunities offered by the outdoors.