A group of cheerful Cook County Girl Scouts gathered at the pavilion at Enger Tower Park overlooking Duluth for their Court of Awards. The girls enjoyed a fun-filled day in Duluth. assurances Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts from Cook County headed to Duluth and Superior for a day of adventure on Friday, May 10, a day celebrating all that the scouts had accomplished through the year.
About 30 girls ranging from kindergarten to senior high boarded a tour bus in Grand Marais at 8 a.m. First they went bowling at the Incline Station in Duluth. For many of the young Girl Scouts, it was their first try at bowling and they had a great time.
After bowling, the bus took the Girl Scouts to Enger Tower Park, where the girls picnicked on the vista overlooking the city. They climbed the steps of Enger Tower for an even more impressive view and enjoyed the lovely Japanese gardens. Each of the Girl Scouts took a turn gently ringing the American- Japanese Peace Bell, a gift from Duluth’s sister city of Ohara-Isumi.
At the Enger Tower pavilion, the Cook County Girl Scouts held their end-of-year Court of Awards, the formal ceremony at which individual troops recognize the efforts of the scouts. Badges earned through the year and small gifts were presented to the girls in this very non-traditional Court of Awards.
The scouts wrapped up the day with a roller skating outing at World of Wheels in Superior. This too, was a new experience for many girls and after a few falls, girls got the hang of it and a good time was had by all.
It was a wonderful day of adventure for the Cook County Girl Scouts, who have the benefit of living on the North Shore with access to lakes, trails and camping sites—but not bowling or roller skating.
Anyone who would like to learn more about becoming involved with Girl Scouts—there is a great need for troop leaders at this time—please contact Service Unit Leader Arvis Thompson at 218-387-2487 or email loons13@outlook.com.
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