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At Camp Farnsworth in Vermont, Girl Scouts are turning summer into a powerful antidote to loneliness—where girls like Emelia and Evie forge real friendships, build leadership, and thrive without screens. Since 1909, this overnight camp has offered a judgment-free zone where play, adventure, and connection reign. As studies show nearly 70% of girls aged 5-13 feel lonely, and one in five parents worry their kids lack friends, Camp Farnsworth stands out by forcing face-to-face interaction through canoeing, hiking, and cooking—all while banning phones. The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains are expanding their mission beyond cookies and crafts, offering mental health resources and empowering teens like 15-year-old Caileigh to lead with empathy. This camp isn’t just fun—it’s a lifeline for girls needing community, courage, and real connection.

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