Yesterday, fifty Girl Scouts from across America’s cultural, geographic and economic landscape had a
truly unforgettable experience at the White House.
First
Lady Michelle Obama, our honorary national president, was an amazing host!
She
kicked off our day of outdoor fun with an inspirational talk on the importance
of staying active, exploring the outdoors, and caring for our environment.
Soon
after, she joined different groups of girls alongside Kathy Hopinkah Hannan,
Girl Scouts' national president, for some hands-on learning and activities,
including orienteering, knot tying, tent pitching and rock climbing.
After
these action-packed sessions, Girl Scouts were treated to a healthy meal in the
State Dining Room. In the spirit of health, fitness, and outdoor exploration, we
were also given a tour of the First Lady’s garden.
And
that’s not all!
After
dinner we had a surprise guest join in on the fun: none other than President
Barack Obama! The President and the First Lady participated in sing-a-longs and
had a few laughs before he ended his visit with a memorable group hug with ALL
fifty girls.
The
adventure didn’t stop there! Astronaut Cady Coleman led an empowering
“fireside” chat about her experiences in space. She then led us all on an
amazing tour of the night sky as we settled down to do some stargazing with
Cady and NASA pros.
After
storms rolled in through the night, campers quickly moved into the Eisenhower
Executive Office Building for the rest of the night.
Ready
for adventure, the girls were troopers and made it an exhilarating experience.
It
was an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that no one who participated will
ever forget!