SACRAMENTO — Girl Scouts Heart of Central California will host Girl Scout troops at the Outdoor Adventure Campout at Lake Camanche South Shore April 18–19.
The campout is a fun, confidence-building weekend designed to spark a love for nature and strengthen outdoor skills that brings Girl Scouts together to practice camping techniques, explore conservation, earn outdoor badges and create memories in a community-focused setting built for both first-time campers and those looking to deepen their outdoor experience.
“The Outdoor Adventure Campout is where Girl Scouts fall in love with the outdoors because it meets them exactly where they are,” GSHCC CEO Linda Farley said. “There’s nothing quite like
watching a Girl Scout summit the rock wall or reel in her first fish and realize she’s more capable than she thought.”
Girl Scouts and accompanying adults register for one of several themed “trails,” each offering a distinct outdoor focus including horseback riding, target sports, fishing and natural sciences, among others. Regardless of trail selection, all campers have access to shared activities throughout the weekend, including a rock-climbing wall, lake swimming, troop campsites and guided nature exploration.
The campout is designed to be approachable, creating a supportive environment where every girl can feel comfortable exploring the outdoors, and it brings Girl Scouts of all experience levels together — from younger participants who may be new to camping to experienced, older girls looking to deepen their skills.
Nearly 200 Scouts at the campout will be members of Girl Scouts After-School Clubs, a year-long enrichment program offered through local school districts, many of which serve higher-need communities. The campout provides these girls with a hands-on outdoor experience that extends their learning beyond the classroom, giving them the opportunity to apply new skills in a real-world setting.