Camp Fury Norfolk: 2023 Recap
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a firefighter might look like? Sixteen Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast (GSCCC) had that opportunity at Camp Fury Norfolk in June. Thanks to a partnership with the Norfolk Fire-Rescue that started eight years ago, Girl Scouts have been able to learn about non-traditional careers from local women role models. The week-long camp provides hands-on, skill-building activities in fire safety, emergency response, CPR and first aid, forcible entry and rappelling.
Camp Fury originated with Girl Scouts in Tucson, Arizona in 2009. GSCCC currently offers summer firefighting camps with the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton and Norfolk. Each camp program offers opportunities for girls to watch and learn from women professionals in the fire safety, law enforcement and emergency fields by experiencing a day in their lives. While each camp has unique programming, all of the Camp Fury sessions offer rappelling, which is the top activity enjoyed by the campers. Girl Scouts at Camp Fury Norfolk rappelled from three and five story buildings at the Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center. Campers also had the opportunity to climb the aerial ladder on a fire truck. Girl Scout Molly from Virginia Beach said, “Climbing the ladder was my favorite part of camp!”
The camp session ended with a graduation ceremony on June 30, open to friends and family, where each camper was honored with a certificate of completion. GSCCC CEO Tracy Keller attended the ceremony and applauded the girls’ efforts and courage. “This week, you overcame your fears and met challenges,” Keller said. “You had opportunities to strengthen your leadership and confidence. Job well done, Girl Scouts!”
You can see more photos from the week on our Facebook page and view video coverage from WAVY 10 in our newsroom.
