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We all know that Girl Scouting gets girls outdoors , but across the country , girls in general are spending less and less time outside . That ' s bad news .
In the ever-important planning months before summer vacation begins for our Girl Scouts , ensure your summer todo list includes lots of outdoor adventures . Findings from the Girl Scout Research Institute ' s More than S ' mores report suggest girls partake in at least one high-adventure activity once per month , such as canoeing , backpacking , or climbing .
These activities , the research shows , are key drivers of girls ' leadership development and are an important avenue for improving girls health , cooperation , and eagerness to try new things . Not only that , but being outdoors helps girls connect with and care for the environment .
In summer planning , consider these tried-and-true best practices for getting the entire family some fresh air :
• make a list of national parks ( remember , Girl Scouts get in free !) and plan at least one activity per park , like hiking ;
• on a road trip , replace a stop for fast food with a picnic lunch and a few minutes at a local park - pack a soccer ball or kites !

Make sure your summer plans include ample outdoor time , including adventure activities .

We all know that Girl Scouting gets girls outdoors , but across the country , girls in general are spending less and less time outside . That ' s bad news .

In the ever-important planning months before summer vacation begins for our Girl Scouts , ensure your summer todo list includes lots of outdoor adventures . Findings from the Girl Scout Research Institute ' s More than S ' mores report suggest girls partake in at least one high-adventure activity once per month , such as canoeing , backpacking , or climbing .

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These activities , the research shows , are key drivers of girls ' leadership development and are an important avenue for improving girls health , cooperation , and eagerness to try new things . Not only that , but being outdoors helps girls connect with and care for the environment .

In summer planning , consider these tried-and-true best practices for getting the entire family some fresh air :

• make a list of national parks ( remember , Girl Scouts get in free !) and plan at least one activity per park , like hiking ;

• on a road trip , replace a stop for fast food with a picnic lunch and a few minutes at a local park - pack a soccer ball or kites !