{"id":65878,"date":"2017-03-26T23:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T03:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.blog\/?p=65878"},"modified":"2020-12-03T10:40:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T15:40:42","slug":"opinion-girl-scout-camp-builds-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2017\/03\/26\/opinion-girl-scout-camp-builds-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"Opinion: Girl Scout camp builds confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Nanette<\/p>\n

Opinion, written by Nanette Yarde:<\/p>\n

Opinion: Girl Scout Camp builds confidence, leadership skills<\/strong>
\nBy Nanette Yarde<\/em><\/p>\n

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Being outdoors surrounded by nature is a wonderful way for girls to try new activities, develop a lifelong passion for an active lifestyle, and learn skills to apply to their everyday lives. And what better way for girls to experience the outdoors than to spend a few days or a week at Girl Scout camp? <\/p>\n

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana is fortunate to have several beautiful camp properties – Camp McMillen in northern Allen County, Camp Logan on Dewart Lake near Syracuse and Camp Soni Springs near Three Oaks, Mich. And best of all, camp is open to all girls currently in grades K-12; no previous Girl Scout experience is necessary!<\/p>\n

Away from busy schedules and digital distractions, camp provides a safe environment, emotionally and physically, for girls to discover who they are. Girls have the opportunity to live in community with other girls and caring counselors; try a new sport like kayaking, archery, zip-lining or horseback riding; learn to cook over a fire and care for horses; and feel free to be silly and play games. Of course, the traditional camp fun of s’mores, crafts and campfire songs endures. Through these activities and more, girls develop a strong sense of self and build confidence and leadership skills. <\/p>\n

Research has shown the many benefits of outdoor activities for girls:<\/p>\n