
Outdoor Resources
Get outdoors! Almost every neighborhood in San Diego has parks, canyons and trails ideal for nature walks. Many San Diego area resources are found below, and even more neighborhood-specific listings can be found on our Nearby Nature page.
Explore Outdoor Badges and Journeys
Girl Scouts has a long, successful history of getting girls outdoors to create adventure and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature. Whether you're looking to explore your backyard or the backcountry, Girl Scouts outdoor badges and Journeys will strengthen girls’ outdoor skills and ignite their interest in environmental stewardship. Explore different offerings.
Girl Scouts Badge Explorer: Preview all badges and Journeys or find badges and Journeys specific to outdoors on the GSUSA Badge Explorer.
- Choose your grade level from the "Grade Levels" drop-down menu.
- Choose "Outdoors" from the "Topics" drop-down menu.
- Click the "Create PDF" button.
- Choose "Add All to PDF" and "Generate PDF" to download a document outlining the requirements for each.
Find more details about the It’s Your Planet—Love It! Journeys for all levels.
Hiking and Backpacking: Girl Scouts San Diego offers regular opportunities for outdoor adventure at all levels! Designed for individuals, our three-step wilderness progression safely takes girls and adults out of the campground and into the woods.
Community Partner Offerings: Our approved community partners are organizations approved by Girl Scouts San Diego to offer events, opportunities, and services based on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Get Up and Go Outside: Leader-led activities with Brownies and Juniors.
Program-level Happenings
Check out the Girl Scout Happenings pages for each program level.
Other Resources
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Maps and Trails
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Take Action and Service Learning Projects
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Camp Trails at Winacka and Whispering Oaks
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Videos and Books
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Guided Nature Walks and Badge Workshops