For the first time, the Girls Scout of the Philippines Surigao del Norte Chapter held its provincial encampment in the Municipality of Alegria as the host district in coordination of the local government unit on September 30 to October 3, 2009 at the Alegria Central Elementary School (ACES) grounds participated in by 12 DepEd districts in the mainland municipalities of the province including Surigao City. 
During the 1st day, a grand parade was displayed with more than 700 girl scouts attended the occasion and was followed by an opening program wherein no less than Hon. Mayor Dominador G. Esma, Jr. welcomed the guests and participants of this scouting event. (continue)
