Virginia Girl Scouts to be part of first-ever White House campout

[demmiblue]

Source: WSLS 10

ROANOKE (WSLS 10) – Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline will be given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by First Lady Michelle Obama, who will hold the first-ever campout at the White House this Tuesday, June 30.

Officials say the campout is co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior and will celebrate the National Park Service centennial as well as Great Outdoors Month. It will take place in one of the most historic backyards and national parks in the nation – the White House South Lawn.

As honorary national president of Girl Scouts of the USA, the First Lady will welcome 50 fourth-grade Girl Scouts to participate in activities to earn the new Girls’ Choice Outdoor badges. The Girl Scouts will engage in both new and traditional outdoor activities, including rock wall climbing, putting up tents, knot tying, and orienteering.

Later that evening, the participants will be joined by NASA astronaut Cady Coleman, who will join a stargazing activity led by NASA staff and scientists on the South Lawn before the girls settle in for the night.

Read more: http://wsls.com/2015/06/29/virginia-girl-scouts-to-be-part-of-first-ever-white-house-campout/

How cool is that?!

[mcar]

1. Very cool

Wish I was still a Girl Scout.

[brer cat]

2. Way cool.

My grands are going to be so jealous.

[demmiblue]

5. Shoot, I'm jealous!

Especially about sky-gazing with a NASA astronaut.

[realFedUp]

3. What a memory!

How many get to sleep overnight at the White House with the Obamas as as hosts. This is tremendous.

[procon]

4. What a fun idea!

Those lucky girls will never forget the experience. My dad was a big camping enthusiast, but nothing as upscale as the WH lawn. Our family packed the big tents and all our gear into woods every year. We fished for our dinner, sometimes gathered greens and wild onions, and sat around the campfire singing loud and offkey... roughing it old school still brings lots of good time memories.

[CTyankee]

6. I love this so much! My 3 granddaughters were Girl Scouts!

Raised right! These girls are terrific!

[Cha]

7. Fun!