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.
Getting ready to hit the trail? Review these guidelines provided by the Leave No Trace Center
for Outdoor Ethics to minimize impacts to these outdoor areas and
fellow visitors.
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.
