Trips and Travel | Girl Scouts of Colonial Coast

You’re going places, Girl Scout.

Every girl deserves a chance to see the world! Whether you’re exploring your own neighborhood, going on an overnight camping trip, or flying across the world—you’re always expanding your horizon with Girl Scouts. Travel with Girl Scouts from our council and across the United States. There’s an entire world out there waiting to be explored by you.

Travel fun can be endless when girls lead. Travel Progression allows Girl Scouts to learn the skills they need to become competent travelers, including how to plan trips, while simultaneously developing their leadership skills.

Things to know before you start planning.

Check out the Trip Approval at a Glance before planning any trip and follow guidance in Safety Activity Checkpoints. Be sure to check the cancellation and refund policies for any travel and overnight stays as GSCCC does not provide financial assistance related to trip cancellations and reimbursements.

Volunteers are required to complete gsLearn Travel Training. Access modules in your myGS Account – gsLearn. Search under Content Library and then Content Type: Learning Paths.

Progression

The main feature of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience is that it’s girl-led. That means that girls should have a say in everything they do, whether that’s picking which badge to earn or planning a troop trip. Girls start at a baseline and practice the skills they need to get to the next level. As girls progress towards higher levels of complexity and difficulty, they’ll also take on more and more responsibilities.

Keep progression in mind when making your travel plans by referencing this chart. (Click to download full-size version.)

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Girl Scout Destinations whisk you to the far corners of the Earth! These trips are sponsored by councils across the country and are for all Girl Scouts ages 11 to 17. On these adventures, you will meet girls from all across the world while developing your leadership skills and gaining confidence through travel. From hiking through the Andes to snorkeling with turtles in Costa Rica, adventure is out there!

Girl Scout Destinations are travel programs available to individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador girls. Each girl applies individually, and on her trip she will have the opportunity to meet girls from across the US and travel to destinations all over the world!

Get more information, download the application, and check out upcoming trip listings at girlscouts.org.

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As a Girl Scout, you’re automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which means you can visit the WAGGGS World Centers.

These incredible destinations—created just for Girl Scouts like you—are fun, affordable, and safe places to stay while you broaden your horizons and make new friends. World Centers have special packages and programs throughout the year. Travel to see a World Center with your family, troop or independently or join an exciting program and connect with young people from around the globe.

The WAGGGS World Centres International Adventure Activity Pack contains a set of activities designed for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts aged 14+ to work through on their own or with their unit/troop remotely. Activities help participants learn about the World Centres and prepare for an international Guiding/ Girl Scouting experience.

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Want to join a local high adventure group? Our council is home to the Colonial Coast Cavers, the Blazing Blue Herons canoe team, and some adventurous campers who call themselves The Wild Things! Contact us to learn more, or check our Special interest Clubs page for upcoming events hosted by these groups.

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts.

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Where will you go with Girl Scouts? Learn about our Destinations where you can discover new places or passions and unlock an experience of a lifetime.

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Girl Scout Trips and Travel

You’re going places, Girl Scout.

Things to know before you start planning.

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