by Todd Hicks

Created on: March 25, 2010   Last Updated: September 29, 2010

Do you serve as a Girl Scout? If not, are you the mom or dad of one who does this? Camping can be good for young females in a variety of ways. By reading this article, you will learn some of the developmental benefits that apply to those who attend Girl Scout camp based on the things those who are trying to earn the Camp Together badge have to do.

They are likely to come out ahead creatively and financially. Because they are supposed to make a group plan on where to sleep for two or more nights, set a budget for the trip, make plans for provisions and cover directions for getting to their destination, they will improve their planning, organizational and budgeting skills.

They will be better off as they learn how to take special precautions. Their ability to stay safe will develop because they are required to prepare for emergencies, review the fire and evacuation plans that are posted at their site, determine what to do if one of the girls becomes lost and learn to recognize dangers that include cliffs and poisonous life forms.

Their social life is subject to improvement. They will likely gain a sense of camaraderie because they have to establish a buddy system in order to meet the safety requirements while walking.

They will become more responsible. As they walk, they are not supposed to pollute the air or water, feed wildlife, remove trash or destroy plant or animal habitat.

They are likely to start eating properly on an everyday basis. Their diet should start being good because they are supposed to plan for nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

They will incur a challenge. They are obligated to learn an outdoor skill such as pitching a tent; using a map or compass; cooking outdoors; and purifying water.

They should become more observant. They should master paying attention to detail because one of their guidelines is to plan an outdoor activity that helps them learn more about their natural surroundings through observation such as a nature hike or scavenger hunt.

Their teaching and mentoring skills should improve. They can teach new campers how things should be done because they are supposed to share with them tips on what works and what does not work.

You have learned the developmental benefits Girl Scouts can reap from attending camp.

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