Camp Sacajawea Capital Campaign

Camp Sacajawea Capital Campaign

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Map of Camp Sacajawea in Boone, Iowa. This map displays the proposed changes to the camp property.

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Pie chart showing Campaign budget as $4.2 million and GSGI funds as $1.2 million

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Janet Phipps-Burkhead

Honorary Chair

Christina Moffatt

Co-Chair

Co-Chair

Brooke Bartholomay Quinn

Jeremiah Boeckermann

Crystal Edwards

Karen Ellingboe

Mary Luna-Duffy

Danielle Propst

Sandi Tucker-Stanbro

Chief Executive Officer

Jessie Phillips

Chief Development Officer

image with Girl Scouts outside playing with a large colorful parachute. The text below the image says, "The Girl Scout Leadership Experience develops a strong sense of self, positive values, challenge-seeking behaviors, healthy relationships, and community problem solving."

Text on a tan background that says, "13,361 total members served" and "7,256 experienced Camp Sacajawea and Camp Tanglefoot last year." The graphic also contains a map of the GSGI council area, including camp locations, office locations, and overall counties served.

“I’m not a campy person.”

That’s what I recall thinking nearly a decade ago when I accepted this life-changing role. Since that time, I’ve had the enormous privilege of supporting and growing our mission, living out our mission, and best of all, seeing our mission in action time and time again.

There was a time I didn’t know the magic of a campfire under the stars. I didn’t know how, under the cover of inky skies, I’d witness the protective walls of today’s youth come down and see authentic connection and courage blossom; how I would witness singing and laughter and unfiltered joy light up the night.

Then and there I realized I am most certainly a “campy person.” I realized I didn’t have to have years of outdoor experience to truly know the impact of this outdoor world of adventure and connection. What I know now is how uniquely positioned we are as Girl Scouts, with impactful traditions, incredible infrastructure, and comprehensive programs offering a critical, girl-only space for Girl Scouts to soar out of their comfort zones.

Research demonstrates girls are less likely to take risks or engage in competition in environments when boys are present. They are also more likely to shy away from STEM activities and sports when boys are present. Camp Sacajawea provides fertile soil for controlled risk-taking and real-time experiences for girls to grow, learn, and be their best selves, their bravest selves, attributes that have lifelong positive outcomes.

We are at a critical moment in our organization’s rich history, and we are excited to share our ideas, our successes, and our challenges with you.

Thank you for your support.

Beth Shelton
Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa