Sticking Together for a Sweet Day Around the Campfire

Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently hosted a celebration of classic campfire traditions for more than 150 Girl Scouts in honor of National S'mores Day. Girl Scouts took part in several exciting activities which included learning how to build a campfire and about campfire safety, telling campfire stories and toasting their own gooey, chocolatey s’mores. The event was part of Girl Scouts of Nassau County's ongoing efforts to bring together the community and empower Girl Scouts with fun, educational, outdoor experiences.

“This National S’mores Day, Girl Scouts were given an opportunity to have a traditional outdoor experience, while learning how to build a campfire and practice campfire safety,” said Rande Bynum, CEO of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Of course, the celebration would not be complete without making their own s’mores, a recipe that can be traced back to an early edition of the Girl Scout handbook. S’mores Day is an opportunity for girls to learn life skills, while enjoying activities outdoors with their friends. Girls can bring what they learned from S’mores Day to their own experiences while camping with their troop or family.”

National S’mores Day has a unique and special meaning to Girl Scouts. The s’more can be traced back to Girl Scouts in 1927 when the original recipe for a “Some More” was first recorded in the Girl Scout handbook, Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts credited to troop leader Loretta Scott Crew. Every year, Girl Scouts honor how the s’more became a campfire staple and changed the game when it comes to campfire snacks.

National S’mores Day is one of many opportunities offered to Girl Scouts throughout the year to help them learn life skills, work together with their peers, contribute to their community and make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County, the many events they hold and to join the new membership year beginning October 1, visit gsnc.org.

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