Summertime is the BEST time to be a Girl Scout! (Ok ok, really, anytime is the best time to be a Girl Scout, but summer brings new kinds of fun!) We’re celebrating the season, soaking in the sunshine, keeping cool, exploring nature, and so much more! Here are a few ways to make the most of summer:

• See you at Summer Camp! Whether it’s overnight resident camp, day camp, or just a one-day outdoor adventure, summer camp is where it’s at. Not only are we exploring nature, and building friendships to last a lifetime. At camp, girls practice independence and decision-making, which builds confidence. We want to see your summer camp pics! Post on Instagram with #gsoutdoors. 
• Earn a Badge. Summer is the perfect time to explore something new. Earning badges with your troop is super fun, but you can also achieve badge success on your own, by exploring the topics that are you uniquely interesting to you. Stay tuned through the month of July, because BRAND NEW badges are coming soon. For now, check out the badge explorer, for activity topics you’ll love.
• Attend an Event. Spend a day going beyond your usual routine. Round up a few friends from your troop or just go on your own to meet new Girl Scout sisters. Browse the calendar of events here. 
• Invite a Friend. Don’t keep your Girl Scout fun a secret. Invite a friend to join the summer fun, or to join your troop when the school year starts. We’ve already got a worldwide sisterhood. Let’s not leave anyone out. Within the next week, tell a friend about how much fun you’ve had in Girl Scouts and invite her to join you. Bonus fun: write it in a letter, as if you’re pen pals! 
• Renew Now. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to renew your membership for next year. Troop leaders and parents can do this in your MyGS account. Make sure your membership doesn’t lapse. Renew today.