Travel

Girl Scouts love to travel—from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. If you love exploring different places and cultures, then Girl Scouts is the place for you.

You can experience all that our country has to offer, whether you’re “blasting off” at Space Camp in Alabama, taking in a Broadway show in New York City, or visiting the birthplace of Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low, in Savannah, Georgia. And you can plan even bigger adventures around the world, traveling with other Girl Scouts who share your love of adventure.

Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience.

Make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states, see and learn new things, and pack your bags full of inspiring, life-changing experiences and memories. Find your trip today!

Day Trips

Day trips are a great way to explore your community! Any trip that takes you outside your normal Girl Scout meeting location is considered a day trip. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip!

Review Safety Activity Checkpoints for any activities planned during the trip. Many higher risk activities require council approval.
Inform parents/guardians of your plans and make sure you have signed annual permission slips for all participants. If your trip is more than 200 miles round trip, includes high risk activities, or if a parent/guardian has not signed the annual permission form, collect Activity Permission Slips.
If your day trip includes any activities that require council approval (for example: rock climbing, horseback riding, water sports, etc.) send an email to customercare@girlscoutsalaska.org at least 10 business days prior to your trip with the details of the activity including where it will take place and how many girls are participating.
Complete an add driver form for any person who will be driving people outside their household (must be completed annually). Submit to customercare@girlscoutsalaska.org at least 10 days prior to your trip.

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Ready for a weekend camping trip, museum overnight, or trip to a nearby community? Go on a simple overnight! Simple overnights are any trip that lasts 1-3 nights. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip!

1. Review the Simple Overnight Checklist

2. Review Safety Activity Checkpoints for any activities planned during the trip. Many higher-risk activities require additional council approval.

3. Submit your travel forms and paperwork*

6 weeks prior: Intent to Travel
3 weeks prior: Troop Travel Application
2 weeks prior: Travel Paperwork - Final roster, travel route, itinerary, places you’ll be staying, including contact info, insurance if needed

*We know that sometimes great opportunities come up on a shorter timeline - that doesn't mean you can't go! Let us know about your trip as soon as possible so we can help you lead a successful trip.

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Take a longer trip close to home, head to Seattle to check out the Space Needle, see Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace in Savannah, plan a cross-country trek, or choose your own adventure! Extended overnight trips last 4 nights or more nights and take place in the US. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip!

1. Review the Extended Overnight Checklist

2. Review Safety Activity Checkpoints for any activities planned during the trip. Many higher-risk activities require additional council approval.

3. Submit your travel forms and paperwork*

4 months prior: Intent to Travel
2 months prior: Troop Travel Application
1 month prior: Travel Paperwork - Add Driver, Insurance (if applicable), finalized roster, travel route, itinerary, places you’ll be staying including contact info

* We know that sometimes great opportunities come up on a shorter timeline - that doesn't mean you can't go! Let us know about your trip as soon as possible so we can help you lead a successful trip.

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International trips can be life-changing! Try croissants in Paris, meet a sloth in Costa Rica, visit the Taj Mahal, and more on an international Girl Scout trip. Any trip out of the country (including Canada) is considered an international trip, regardless of length. Follow these steps for a safe and fun trip!

1. Review the International Travel Checklist

2. Review Safety Activity Checkpoints for any activities planned during the trip. Many higher-risk activities require additional council approval.

3. Submit your travel forms and paperwork*

18 months prior: Intent to Travel
9 months prior: Troop Travel Application
2 months prior: Travel Paperwork - Health Histories, Medical Authorizations, Add Driver (if applicable), insurance, finalized roster, travel route, itinerary, places you’ll be staying including contact info

* We know that sometimes great opportunities come up on a shorter timeline - that doesn't mean you can't go! Let us know about your trip as soon as possible so we can help you lead a successful trip

Getaways

Thinking about planning an adventure with your troop? Getaways are short travel programs designed specifically for Girl Scout troops.

Learn more about Getaways.

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Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for Cadette – Ambassador Girl Scouts. With a ton of different trips to apply for every year—from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west to the crazy-cool wonder of new cultures abroad—there’s something amazing for everyone to experience.

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis. Trips are filling up quickly, so apply today to lock in your place!

Applying is easy!

Step 1) Check out all the Destination options. Browse upcoming Destinations by region.

Step 2) Choose up to four to apply. Use green buttons at the top of the page to filter trips based on your age or the type of trip & make sure you meet the requirements

Step 3) Download the application worksheet (available on each Destination page) and follow the instructions. Use the worksheet to plan your application(s) then follow the link in the worksheet to submit your application online.

As soon as you complete your application, you will receive a confirmation email (check your JUNK MAIL if you don’t see it!) Your application will be sent to your references, so they can see what you wrote and then complete their section. The application will also be sent to GSAK and we will verify that you are a Girl Scout. Finally, your application will be sent to the Destination host – the organization that is running the trip. The host will review your application and let you know their decision.

Training

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Forms vary depending on the type of travel. For overnights, review the trip checklists for specifics about due dates, forms needed, and additional information.

Simple Overnight

For overnights lasting 1 - 3 nights

Extended Overnight

For overnights lasting 4 or more nights

International

For all international trips (including Canada), regardless of length

Funding FAQ

Learn about funding options for travel

Rewards Opt-Out

Cadette/Senior/Ambassador troops can opt out of cookie rewards to receive a $0.15/pkg bonus

GEMS Trade-In

GEMS can be traded in for travel funds to be used on approved trips.

How to Fund Your Trip

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The Cookie and Fall Product Programs are the primary way to earn money for travel. Troop proceeds earned during the product program can be used for troop activities including travel, but if you’d like to stretch your dollar a little farther, there are also some additional options.

Fall Product

Learn more about the Fall Product program.

Learn more about the Girl Scout Cookie program.

Additional Funding

Learn more about opting out of rewards and trading in GEMS for travel funds

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In addition to the Fall Product and Cookie Programs, travel can be funded through money-earning projects. Learn more about money-earning projects in Volunteer Essentials, then submit a Money Earning Project Request form at least two weeks prior to your project.

Where can you go? Places like China, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Patagonia, Peru, Scotland, Germany, Mexico, and more!

How far will your Girl Scout experience take you? That’s up to you!

Questions? Contact Customer Care.