Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Girl to Camp This Summer
February 20, 2025
Summer camp is more than just a fun getaway—it’s a place where girls grow, explore, and build skills that last a lifetime. At Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska, our camps offer exciting adventures, new friendships, and opportunities for girls to challenge themselves in a supportive environment. Here are the top five reasons to send your Girl Scout to camp this summer!
1. Build Confidence and Independence
Camp is the perfect place for girls to step out of their comfort zones, try new things, and gain confidence. Whether it’s climbing a rock wall, paddling a canoe, or leading a group activity, camp fosters independence and resilience. Girls return home feeling empowered and ready to take on new challenges!
2. Unplug and Connect with Nature
In today’s digital world, girls need time to disconnect from screens and reconnect with nature. Our camps offer endless outdoor adventures—hiking, stargazing, swimming, and learning essential outdoor skills. Immersing in nature helps girls develop an appreciation for the environment and a sense of adventure.
3. Make Lifelong Friendships
Girl Scout camp is a unique place where lifelong friendships are formed. Away from school and daily routines, girls bond over shared experiences, teamwork, and camp traditions. These friendships often last well beyond the summer, creating a supportive sisterhood.
When camp staffer, “Nebula,” was asked her most memorable “beauty of camp” moment, she shared, “Anytime the girls first started to connect. Like one of them reaching out and asking them to join in or finding a common interest. Also, when they try something new: riding horses, swimming the lake, and kayaking.”
4. Develop Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Camp provides countless opportunities for girls to work together, make decisions, and lead. Whether planning a group activity, trying a new skill, or navigating a trail, girls learn valuable leadership and teamwork skills that they’ll carry into school, careers, and life.
5. Have a Summer Full of Fun and Adventure!
From zip-lining to horseback riding, archery to arts and crafts, Girl Scout camp is packed with exciting activities. Every day is a new adventure, helping girls discover new passions and talents in a fun, supportive environment.
For example, when Fiona first arrived at camp, she didn’t see herself as athletic. She lacked confidence and hesitated to try new activities. But everything changed the moment she picked up a bow and arrow. Trying archery for the first time at camp sparked something in Fiona—she was hooked! The experience ignited a passion she didn’t know she had. She returned for another camp session, eager to refine her skills, and later joined an archery club in the fall. Her mother said she noticed a transformation. “Fiona carries herself differently, standing taller and exuding newfound confidence.”
Camp had not only introduced her to a sport she loved but had also helped her discover her own strength and potential. She now has her own bow set and is determined to pursue archery in high school. What started as a camp activity has grown into a lifelong passion—one that continues to shape Fiona’s confidence, resilience, and love for the outdoors.
Camp changes lives. This summer, give your girl the gift of camp! Whether she’s a first-time camper or a returning adventurer, Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska camps provide the perfect setting for her to grow, explore, and thrive. Secure her spot today and get ready for an unforgettable summer!
