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Reaching Out Outreach program helps underserved girls experience Girl Scouts Last year, Girl Scouts of Utah’s Outreach Program served 1,294 girls
Recognition of Excellence Recognizing great achievements
through 55 community partners such as afterschool programs and free lunch sites. The Outreach Program enables underserved and atrisk girls to experience Girl Scouting. This summer, the Council brought 40 girls to Trefoil Ranch for an exciting day at camp. The girls learned
The annual awards ceremony, Recognition of
archery, dabbled in arts and crafts, met the horses and worked
Excellence, will be on May 3. We are excited to
together on a campfire cookout. The trip was advertised through
recognize the amazing efforts of both our girls
afterschool programs throughout Utah and was a big success.
and adults. Last year we had 155 Bronze, 55 Silver, and 8 Gold Award recipients. These amazing girls
Throughout the year, the Girl Scout Outreach Program works with staff
Discovered the world around them, Connected
from afterschool programs across the State to train them in a girl-led
with the needs of their communities, and Took
curriculum that fosters girls to be better leaders. This curriculum has
Action to make the world a better place.
been well-received by adults and gives girls the opportunity to learn about badges, journeys and what it means to be a Girl Scout while
Deadlines for Higher Awards Final Reports:
teaching about self-confidence, health, and education. The program
February 7th for girls to be recognized at the
complements existing school curriculum and content is specifically
Recognition of Excellence Awards Ceremony
designed to help girls develop an appreciation for STEM, Healthy Living, Outdoors, Financial Literacy, and Advocacy which are the GSU
Have questions? Would you like more information about the Bronze, Silver, and Gold? Contact Jenna Goldman, Program Coordinator, jgoldman@gsutah.org or 801-716-5160
program initiatives for all Girl Scouts. We are always looking for amazing individuals to help provide Girl Scout opportunities! If you are interested in helping with an Outreach program please contact Shari Solomon-Klebba, Program Coordinator, ssolomon-klebba@gsutah.org or 801-716-5123.
Girl Accessories 101 We are so proud of our eight 2013 Gold Awardees. Check out page 35-37 to learn about their projects and amazing accomplishments.
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