September 2023 Our Promise

Outdoor Pillar

For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts have discovered the wonders of nature, experienced the thrill of adventure, and challenged themselves and one another to reach new heights. These experiences hone their outdoor and leadership skills, inspire them to take action to protect the environment, and reinforce new friendships that last a lifetime.

their camp experience. They are equipped with skills, memories, and connections that promote lifelong success.

Your support makes it possible for every girl in the region to access the full range of Girl Scout programming, from building a robot to outdoor adventures at our iconic Girl Scout Camps. Below are a few of the outdoor experiences available to 30,000 eastern Missouri Girl Scouts annually.

At Camp: • Overnight Camp • Day Camp • Troop Camp • Hiking • Equestrian Programs • Archery • High Ropes • Climbing Wall and Zipline • Geocaching

In the Community: • Urban Archery Series • Girl Scouts Love State Parks • STEM in Nature and Eco Friend Badges • Sustainability Highest Award Projects • Girl Scout Tree Promise

Despite the known benefits of spending quality time outside, our youth are becoming increasingly sedentary and disconnected from nature. Extended school hours, reduced recess periods, and popular tech-based leisure activities are all contributing factors that affect the socio-emotional well-being of our girls—but Girl Scouts’ camping and outdoor programming offer girls another path to discover their resiliency, fortitude, and ability to persevere. What girls learn at Girl Scout Camp lasts far beyond

Meet the Camp Senior Managers! Ally Roehl, Camp Cedarledge

Ally Roehl has worked for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri for five years. As the Senior Manager of Camping Programs for Camp Cedarledge, she is excited to share her love of the outdoors with Girl Scouts of all ages. In the office she’s known as Ally but out at camp, the campers and staff call her Rudolph. “As a child, I looked forward to attending Girl Scout Overnight and Day camps every summer. It was my favorite part of the summer and where I was able to spend time with some of my best friends. As a Gold Award Girl Scout and a lifetime Girl Scout member, it’s important to me that Girl Scouts continues to be a safe place for people to be themselves and try new things.” Ana Ripp, Camp Tuckaho Ana Ripp, or known at camp as Casper, has worked at Girl Scout camps for nine years, and has been with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri since March. She is a lifetime Girl Scout member, Gold Award Girl Scout, and Troop Leader. As the Senior Manager of Camping Programs for Camp Tuckaho and High Adventure, her favorite part is being able to spend time leading programs and she is excited about bringing new opportunities to our campers. “Growing up, I spent every summer out at Girl Scout Camp in Oklahoma, starting as a Daisy. Day Camp and Overnight Camp gave me skills and experiences I never would have otherwise had. As soon as I was able to be on camp staff, I worked at camp every summer. I love being able to pass on my favorite camp memories and traditions, and provide campers with the unique experiences camp has to offer.”