Connections Newsletter | Sept.-Oct. 2025

Adventures in the Outdoors at Summer Camp 2025

Early outdoor experiences boost self-esteem in adolescent girls, and this summer, more than 1,900 campers experienced the joy and transformation of Girl Scout Summer Camp. From day camps at Balboa Campus and the Escondido Program Center to sleepaway adventures at Whispering Oaks and Winacka in Julian, girls explored the outdoors, built leadership skills, and grew their courage and confidence.

One hundred girls also joined camp through the Level Up program, experiencing Girl Scouts for the first time alongside current members. From Detective Dream Team to Under the Sea and Artsy Adventures, these Level Up campers built friendships and received an annual Girl Scout membership to continue the journey year-round. This program was made possible thanks to grant support from San Diego Foundation and San Diego Unified.

Urban Campout: Defying Gravity Recap

Nearly 400 guests, staff, and volunteers came together on Friday, Sept. 12 in support of Girl Scouts San Diego—and the impact was extraordinary. Together, we raised more than $450,000, a remarkable achievement that reflects the generosity and commitment of our community. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of girls across San Diego and Imperial counties. See the best costumes, special moments, and learn more about how you can still get involved at sdgirlscouts.org/urbancampout.

Product Programs Build Girl Scout Entrepreneurs

Fall Product Program is here! Through Wednesday, Oct. 22, Girl Scouts will market nuts, chocolates, magazines, and more to friends and family. Like the Cookie Program, Fall Product Program participants earn troop proceeds, rewards, and patches. See the full product lineup at sdgirlscouts.org/fallproduct.

Stay tuned, cookie season just got sweeter! The next Girl Scout Cookie Program begins on Sunday, Jan. 25 with the debut of our newest cookie—Exploremores! Digital Cookie opens Tuesday, Jan. 6 for direct-ship orders, and public sales begin Sunday, Jan. 25. Get ready to stock up, support local troops, and fuel even more adventures for girls across our region.

Emerging Leader Applications Open Now! Cool Women Nominations Begin Oct. 6

Each Women’s History Month, Girl Scouts San Diego hosts the beloved Cool Women Celebration, which honors exemplary women whose personal and professional lives make them extraordinary role models for girls.

Applications for the 2026 class of Emerging Leader Girl Scouts are open now. Girl Scouts in grades 10-12 can learn more and apply at sdgirlscouts.org/emergingleaders. Nominations for the 2026 class of Cool Women will open on Monday, Oct. 6.

Save the date: the Cool Women Celebration returns on Friday, April 24, 2026!

Transformational Change Town Hall

In September, we held a town hall meeting to share and discuss the transformational change we are embarking on this year. Thank you to those who are engaging with the Girl Scouts San Diego team to help create and develop these new models. If you were not able to attend, you may access the recording on Zoom using passcode: Q$lsq@7!

Please continue to reach out with your questions, suggestions, and interest in being part of the creation. Contact customercare@sdgirlscouts.org to learn more.

GSSD in the News

There’s always something happening within our Girl Scouts San Diego community. Check out latest news stories, including how one Girl Scout troop in Solana Beach showed resilience and perseverance in the face of vandalism. Read this story and others on our website at sdgirlscouts.org/news.