It’s back.
On Friday, Sept. 13, Girl Scouts San Diego will put the ‘fun’ in a fundraiser with its annual event, Urban Campout: Fortune Favors the Bold.
The youth-serving nonprofit will transform Level 3 of its 13-acre Balboa Campus into an evening of enchantment and adventure under the stars for more than 400 guests.
San Diego Magazine CEO, Claire Johnson will emcee the event, which is expected to be a tribute to the spirit of Girl Scouting.
Urban Campout 2024: Fortune Favors the Bold is made possible through support from event co-chairs: Perette Godwin, communications program coordinator, city of San Diego and GSSD volunteer, and Emily Rex, founder and CEO of Departure and Vice Chair of GSSD’s Board of Directors. Godwin and Rex are proponents of the Girl Scout mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
“By fostering an environment where girls are empowered to be bold and adventurous, Girl Scouts helps them develop the resilience and resourcefulness needed to navigate life’s challenges and create their own successes,” said Godwin and Rex. “This proactive, fearless approach to life is what makes Girl Scouts San Diego such a transformative and invaluable experience, preparing girls from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to be the bold leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”
For more than 100 years, GSSD has encouraged girls to step out of their comfort zones, take risks, and seize opportunities to grow and learn. The funds raised from Urban Campout help fuel diverse and impactful leadership programs, from outdoor adventures to STEM initiatives, all designed to foster a sense of well-being in girls so they can discover their potential, face challenges with confidence, and impact society.
“With backing from our supporters through events like Urban Campout, we gain much-needed resources to provide safe environments where girls can explore their interests, take on new experiences, and build essential life skills among their peers and supportive adults,” continued Godwin and Rex.
At Urban Campout 2024: Fortune Favors the Bold, attendees will enjoy a range of Girl Scout-inspired activities including archery and s’mores, indulge in local spirits and gourmet fare, experience the wonder of a fortune teller and wandering magician, and more.
Sponsors making Urban Campout 2024: Fortune Favors the Bold possible include Mission Fed Credit Union, Sharp Health Plan, and U.S. Bank.
To purchase tickets or tables for Urban Campout 2024: Fortune Favors the Bold or to explore sponsorship opportunities, visit sdgirlscouts.org/urbancampout.
