On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, nearly 400 guests ventured into an emerald land (our beautiful Balboa Campus) to experience delicious local cuisine, fabulous auction items, and the magic of Girl Scouts among friends new and old. Attendees connected with the Girl Scout mission, helped raise essential funds, and gave every girl the chance to fly!
George Duff is the dynamic CEO of PEP Creative, a premier special event production company with over 35 years of experience crafting unforgettable experiences for Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and cultural institutions. George has served on numerous boards and advisory panels, championing causes that empower youth, foster innovation and elevate the Events Industry. As co-chair of the 2025 Urban Campout Gala, George brings his signature creativity and heartfelt commitment to the Girl Scouts’ mission of building courage, confidence, and character in young women.
Kathy Drucquer Duff is the Founder of KDD Philanthropy, where she directs advancement strategy and leadership development training. She started her Girl Scout journey in 1970. She quickly realized that her ability to attend summer camp was through the selling of Girl Scout Cookies. That determination, strategy and sheer grit have served her both professionally and personally. A former Cookie mom and troop leader, Kathy is deeply dedicated to the mission and passion of Girl Scouts.
Audra Stafford, morning
reporter and fill-in anchor for NBC 7, is wicked excited to emcee this year's
event.
Audra has covered the news in our region for more
than 20 years. With a special interest in theatre, she has interviewed
countless actors, directors, producers, and musicians, including the
original Elphaba, Idina Menzel, and Broadway’s current Glinda,
Escondido native, Allie Trimm! She is also the host of Broadway San
Diego’s annual Season Preview TV special, making her the perfect emcee
for Urban Campout: Defying Gravity.
Audra is the
recipient of seven Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter. She also received two
Student Emmys while at San Diego State University, where she earned
her Bachelor of Science degree in Television, Film, and New Media
Production. Audra is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the SDSU Alumni
Association (Go Aztecs!).
In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband, fellow NBC 7 reporter, Joe Little, her two amazing stepsons, and her dog, Happy.
Questions?
Email Betsy Paige or call 619-610-0801
We put the fun in fundraiser! A look back at past years:
Urban Campout: Fortune Favors the Bold, 2024
Urban Campout: Adventures Await, 2023
Urban Campout: All that Glitters is Gold, 2019
Urban Campout: Mad about Science, 2018
