Travel with Girl Scouts

Every girl deserves a chance to see the world. Girl Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons.

Love planning trips? Want to plan a trip for Girl Scouts? GSMWLP is looking for volunteers interested in planning trips. With support from the Program team, flex your planning skills today and make some memories for a Girl Scout that will last her entire lifetime.

Individual Level

Girl Scout destinations

destinations fall into five categories: international, outdoors, science, people, and getaways. Facilitated by Girl Scouts of the USA and hosted by individual Girl Scout councils, GSUSA, and contracted organizations such as Outward Bound, Girl Scout destinations events or trips open girls up to whole new worlds and ideas. Applications need to be submitted to GSMWLP by November 1^st and should be sent to the Program Specialist at the Waite Park Regional Center.

Check out the GSUSA website for a current listing: http://www.girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations/

Girl Scout Getaways

Geared to Girl Scout troops ages 11-17, GSUSA getaways are prepackaged travel opportunities located in different cities around the country. They are great for troops looking to travel for the first time. All getaways are quick weekend or short trips that don't require an application, just a registration. Often programming options are included in the price, along with a few meals and sleeping arrangements.

Check out the GSUSA website for a current listing: http://www.girlscouts.org/forgirls/travel/destinations/event_list.asp?catid=5

Troop Level

Short Trips and Camping Trips

A short trip planned by a troop/group includes all trips and camping excursions that are 1 to 2 nights or within 50-200 miles of your home. These trips need to be approved by the Service Unit’s Community Coordinator or the Membership Services Specialist staff member if there is no CC. Applications should be submitted four weeks prior to your trip.

Short Trip/Camping Application Form:  http://girlscouts.le1.getliveedit.com/files/1525.pdf

Approval Guidelines for Community Coordinator:  http://girlscouts.le1.getliveedit.com/files/2429.pdf

Extended Trips and Camping Trips

An extended trip lasts longer than 3 days/2 nights, or is more than 200 miles from your home. Trips need to be approved by GSMWLP and should be sent to the Program Specialist at the Waite Park Regional Center. Submit this application within the following time frame: Trips three or more nights within adjacent states – 3 months prior to your trip. Beyond adjacent states – 8 months prior to your trip. Outside the United States – at least 18 months prior to your trip.

Extended Trip/Camping Application Form:  http://girlscouts.le1.getliveedit.com/files/2430.pdf

Council Level

Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines plans trips open to all girls. Please check out the Program tab for additional details for these trip offerings.

Chicago

Grades 4-12

July 12-16, 2012

Cost $275 girl/$275 adult

Transportation provided

National Parks Road Trip

Grades 7-12 & adults

June 2013

Cost $400/person

Washington, DC 100^th Anniversary Celebration (includes days in New York and Philadelphia)

Grades 7-12 & adults

June 7-13, 2012

Cost $2,000/person

Savannah, Georgia: Birthplace Bound

Grades 7-12 & adults

July 15-18, 2012

Cost $1,200/person

A Girl Scout Journey in Europe

Grades 7-12 & adults

June 17-27, 2013

Cost Current pricing $3,383 per person, including deposit ($100 GSMWLP Deposit/$95 EF Tours Enrollment Fee).