Girl Scout Outreach
Bring the power of Girl Scouting to under-resourced communities.
The Girl Scout Outreach program delivers the unmatched power of Girl Scouting to underserved neighborhoods. Since its inception in 1980, more than 100,000 local girls have benefited from GSO. Every year, GSO serves approximately 2,500 girls, ages 5-14 from Title I schools throughout San Diego County.
Our staff-led afterschool programs are the core of GSO, with professionally trained, bilingual program leaders serving as facilitators and role models.
Each year, the GSO team collaborates with community partners, college interns, and other volunteers to lead sessions on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), life skills, leadership development, anti-bullying, and health and wellness. GSO also extends learning opportunities to families, promotes mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism, and hosts numerous events such as:
- Discovery Day Camp—a five-day STEM camp
- Science Saturday—a one-day STEM event
- She and Me—a workshop for girls and their adult role models
- Girl Scout Family Day—an event for the whole family
- Mountain Adventure—a weekend in the mountains
Mountain Adventure Camp
This incredible weekend-long Outreach Program introduces girls from under-resourced communities to the joys of Girl Scout camp.
By donating to Mountain Adventure Camp, you're investing in more than just a camp; you're fostering a community where young girls learn to believe in themselves, discover their potential, and prepare to lead with confidence and compassion.
Hear from Janestin Olaru, Girl Scout Outreach Staff Lead 
For School Principals
Our Impact
According to surveys, 46 percent of GSO girls are happy to answer questions in a group setting and 56 percent are happy in the outdoors. But don’t take it from us! Here’s what girls, parents, and school staff have to say about GSO.
“Helping her reach her goals and spending quality time with her was a win-win for both of us.”
Girl Scout parent
“You get to explore the outdoors and make lots of friends. It’s fun!”
Girl Scout participant
“What I discovered about myself is I’m a fun person and I’m not as shy as I thought I was.”
Girl Scout participant
“Having Girl Scouts at our school is a true gift. We truly appreciate all of the dedicated staff who brighten up the day for us all.”
school principal
“My daughter can’t stop talking about Girl Scouts after she gets home from school.”
Girl Scout parent
“The girls smile ear to ear every time we remind them its Girl Scouts day!”
school teacher
Questions? Contact Outreach Manager Lucy Esparza, 619-610-0788.
