Girl Scouts of Connecticut Hosts Community Camp-Out Sept. 13th

Girl Scouts love the great outdoors as it’s a place where girls make new friends, build campfires, hike trails and connect with the larger world around them. Now, members of Girl Scouts of Connecticut (GSOFCT) are sharing their love of nature with their family by hosting an Overnight Camp-Out at Hammonassett State Park in Madison, Conn. on September 13, 2024. The annual event is part of the “Girl Scouts Love State Parks” national initiative created by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD).

“We are so excited to be offering this unique, hands-on experience, which showcases the stunning beauty of our state parks and our Girl Scouts’ passion for exploring the great outdoors,” said Elicia Pegues Spearman, Esq., chief executive officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut. “As one of the four primary pillars of our organization, every outdoor adventure grows a Girl Scout’s ‘I’ve got this’ attitude and we can’t wait to share that magic with the larger Connecticut community!”

Spearman also notes that the “Girl Scouts Love State Parks” program supports the national “No Child Left Inside” movement in the U.S., which seeks to encourage and provide funding for environmental education. Its goals include the enhancement of environmental literacy between kindergarten and 12th grade students, while fostering understanding, analysis, and solutions to environmental challenges.

The GSOFCT Overnight Camp-Out begins on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and ends on Saturday, Sep 14, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. The event is open to all levels of Girl Scouts, including Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Seniors, Cadettes, Ambassadors and volunteers, as well as their family members.

GSOFCT has reserved a special campground space for the event, and will provide tents, cooking and camping gear to all registrants. Attendees are responsible for their own meals to either cook out or dine at one of the local restaurants in the area. GSOFCT will provide the s'mores for campfire and activities on Saturday morning.

GSOFCT is offering $29 for each Girl Scout registration. Registration closes on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Everyone in the household is automatically included once registered.
“This is an ideal opportunity to bring families together amidst the beautiful backdrop of a serene beach setting,” adds Spearman. “We encourage interested parties to register as soon as possible since space is filling up quickly and limited to 62 families.”

About Girl Scouts of Connecticut
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. To join us, volunteer, reconnect, or donate, visit www.gsofct.org.

About Hammonassett State Park
With a two-mile sandy stretch of beach, a bustling campground, and serene nature preserve, Connecticut's largest shoreline park offers prime real estate for swimming, surfcasting, strolling the boardwalk, or just soaking in the rays and sweeping views of the Long Island Sound. Camping has a long and storied history at Hammonassett with 558 grassy open campsites, including eight rustic cabins. With activities like weekend movie nights, guided nature walks, and bingo, it’s a perfect place to spend time with family and friends and make new ones.