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      By Eagle94-A1 · Posted

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    • ParkMan
      Girl Scouts Suing the Boy Scouts

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      I was quite surprised to see that quote.  I can definitely see the struggle here.  I do know that in our local GSUSA has several very good outdoor camps.  Some of our local Girl Scout troops are as outdoor focused as Boy Scout troops.  My daughters both started attending an outdoor focused week long away summer camp before my son did.  In fact, I think my daughters have continue along in Scouting longer than my son because the have both had very good summer camp experiences.  
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