When 13-year-old Addison Schaefer heads back to school in August as an eighth-grader, she will walk in with confidence and a host of skills gained over years of involvement with Girl Scouts. For youngsters who seek adventure, challenge, learning and friendship, it’s time to consider Girl Scouts.
“Just try it,” Schaefer said. “It’s such a great experience to make friends, build community, gain self-confidence and more – it’s very rewarding.”
Throughout the region, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians has troops spanning most schools, as well as homeschool groups and across every age level. It’s a great time to join as kids return to school…