Your First Overnight

Few young girls are ready for overnights at the same time. Consider an “almost overnight” rather than jumping into the great outdoors far from a parent’s comfort. It is highly recommended the first group overnight be in a home-like setting. Include the girls in planning activities considering age-appropriate readiness. Discuss expectations, particularly in regards to courtesy and safety. Review what to bring, length of outing, and buddy system rules. Plan and practice a sound-off system so you can easily keep track of each other.

Family camping involves each family being responsible for all cooking and sleeping arrangements while camping, and the Girl Scout Volunteer providing approved outdoor activities (for example, not involving outdoor cooking or sleeping in soft-sided structures). Daisies may feel most comfortable in this setting.

Here are some typical challenges and solutions for group overnight issues: