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.

With GSOC Travel Patrol 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.

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 for the ultimate adventure program for girls in 6th grade or 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.

GSOC Travel Information

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✔️ Troop/Group Travel Guidelines and Application

✔️ Travel Application

✔️ Travel Update

✔️ Travel Itinerary

✔️Steps to San Francisco

✔️ Girl Scout Guide to U.S. Travel

✔️ Global Travel Toolkit

✔️ Notarized Girl Permission and Medical Consent Form

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Whether you travel around the world or around the block, some of the most memorable moments in a Girl Scout’s life happen while taking trips! Check out our Troop/Group Travel Guidelines and Application for information on all things travel! Learn about Travel Progression, requirements for trips, and tips and tricks for girl-led travel.

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Our volunteer-led Travel Patrol is the perfect option for Girl Scouts who are looking to travel outside of their troop, troops who would like additional support on their first big trip, or Juliettes wanting a group experience. Planning for this trip is girl-led, with girls taking the lead in designing their dream travel experience.

Girls meet once per month to plan the trip and activities, learn tools for traveling, and build friendships with their sister Girl Scouts. One adult from each troop is eligible to apply to attend for every 5 girls registered.

To register, please complete the online interest form.

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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.

Apply: Current trips are now posted. Check it out!

Destinations Application Timeline

November 15 – Early decision deadline for girls and references to complete applications

December 15 – Early decision acceptance/rejection/waitlist notices all sent out (last date)

After November 15 – Remaining spaces spaces for Destinations are open on a ROLLING BASIS until the Destination is full or the event host must close enrollment. Email or call event host if you are unsure if applications are still open.

Summer/Fall note – Many Destinations continue to receive applications until full. Contact hosts directly to inquire if there is still open space, then APPLY!

Questions: Please contact Customer Care.

Questions about Travel? Need help planning a trip? Please contact our Global Action Team.

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Patch Program for all Girl Scout levels!

Girls Looking Outward, Beyond Any Limitation!
Girls will enjoy hands-on activities in four areas:

Global Awareness
Global Citizen
Troop/Group Travel
Look Wider Still

The Global Girl Scout Patch program combines travel with progressive activities to introduce girls of all ages to the Global resources from both GSUSA and WAGGGS!

Patches available for purchase at girlscoutsoc.org/shop

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Travel Documents

✔️ GSOC Field Trip Resource Guide

✔️ Troop/Group Travel Guidelines and Application

**For additional travel information and documents, visit Forms & Docs and search "Travel" **

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Why is there an application process for Destinations?

Destinations are the ultimate Girl Scout travel experience. Each Destination is made up of a group of Girl Scouts who are passionate about the experience and have the prior travel experience to make their participation a success. Your application helps tell the Destination host that you’re ready to take this step, and exactly why this is the best Destination for you. (Plus, it’s good practice for the college and job applications coming in your future!)

I am a parent or troop leader. Can I attend a Destination with my Girl Scout?

Destinations are for Girl Scouts who already have some travel experience and are ready to take an independent journey. The Girl Scout councils and partners planning these trips have the adult chaperone roles covered; parents and troop leaders may not attend.

Can my troop sign up for a Destination?

Destinations are designed for individual Girl Scouts, with a range of options to help every Girl Scout find the trip that really sparks their interest. Troops interested in planning a trip should check out the Group Travel page for opportunities. [LINK]

Does Girl Scouts of the USA run these trips?

No. Each Destination trip has a “host,” which is either a Girl Scout council or a Girl Scout partner. Girl Scouts apply for Destinations, and if accepted, they enroll with that host organization. Girl Scouts of the USA does not organize or run any Destinations.

Who can answer my questions about the itinerary or trip details?

Look on each Destination page for the “host” information; that contact can answer your questions about their trip.

These seem amazing, but also expensive. How do Girl Scouts pay for Destinations?

Through Girl Scouts of the USA’s D-Pass grant program, more than one-third of Girls Scouts who enroll on Destinations receive a financial grant from their local council. Check with your local council about grant availability. Many Girl Scout councils also allow Girl Scouts to use proceeds from the cookie program and fall product sale to support participation, and there may be opportunities to link up with other Destination participations for some group money earning. Destination participants also often work at part-time jobs to finance their participation.

How can I create a Destination?

Girl Scout councils have the opportunity to propose new Destinations each year in late winter or early spring. Get in touch with your local council if you have a hosting idea.

Traveling and taking these life skills out into the real world is what it means to be a Girl Scout.

Avery, 15, California trip

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Not a Girl Scout yet? It's easy to join to get access to these amazing trips.

This trip was an absolutely incredible way to prove to myself that I am strong, both inside and out.

April, 17, Switzerland trip

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Destinations fill up quickly, so get your application in today!

GSOC Travel Patrol

Interested in traveling? See the world with a Travel Patrol.

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From local day trips to traversing the globe, try out planning tools and discover events you can join.

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If you're in 6th grade or older, you can travel independently and meet Girl Scouts from around the world on Girl Scout Destinations.

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