Girl Scouts love to travel—from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. “Blast off” at Space Camp in Alabama, take in a Broadway show in New York City, or plan even bigger adventures around the world. Wherever you go, you’ll build connections outside your own community and make memories to last a lifetime.
Travel Progression
The opportunity to travel is made available to girls as they get older and progress through Girl Scouts. Girls start with day trips and eventually embark on international adventures. Full travel progression information is available in Safety Activity Checkpoints (PDF).
For Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
A day trip might be an all-day visit to a point of historical or natural interest (bringing their own lunch) or a day-long trip to a nearby city (stopping at a restaurant for a meal). Younger girls can select locations and do much of the trip planning, while never being too far from home.
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page.
Due 1 month before a day trip: Activity Approval Form (if applicable; please review Safety Activity Checkpoints for activities requiring council approval.)
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
For Daisies*, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
An overnight trip of one night away can be to a state or national park, historic city, or nearby city for sightseeing, staying in a hotel, motel, or campground, with the exception of Daisies. For Brownies, these short trips are just long enough to experience overnight trips with their troop, but not so long as to generate homesickness.
*At Girl Scouts of Utah, Daisies may participate in travel and camping experiences of one night or less when all of the following conditions are met:
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page..
Due 1 month before departure date -
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
For Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
An overnight trip of two nights away can be to a state or national park, historic or nearby city for sightseeing, staying in a hotel, motel, or campground. For Brownies, these short trips are just long enough to experience overnight trips with their troop, but not so long as to generate homesickness.
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit to programs@gsutah.org:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page.
Due 2 months before departure date -
Due 1 month before departure date -
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
For Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
An extended overnight trip is three or four nights camping or a stay in a hotel, motel, or hostel within the Mountain West Region (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming). Planning a trip to a large museum— many offer unique opportunities for girls to actually spend the night on museum grounds— makes for an exciting experience for girls. GSU Activity Credits may not be redeemed by Juniors for an extended overnight trip.
Girl Scouts of Utah requires that Extended Overnight Trips, National Trips, and International Trips are taken in sequential order to ensure adequate travel experience. This means that when a group/troop decides to take an International Trip, they must have prior experience traveling as a group within the United States before their travel application will be approved by the council.
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit to programs@gsutah.org:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page.
Due at least 2 months before departure date -
Due 1 month before departure date -
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
For Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
A national trip is travel anywhere in the country, three nights or more (often lasting a week or more). Try to steer clear of trips girls might take with their families and consider those that offer some educational and/or community service/Take Action component. This can incorporate some incredible cities, historic sites, and museums around the country. GSU Activity Credits can be redeemed by Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors for national trips of three nights or more.
Girl Scouts of Utah requires that Extended Overnight Trips, National Trips, and International Trips are taken in sequential order to ensure adequate travel experience. This means that when a group/troop decides to take an International Trip, they must have prior experience traveling as a group within the United States before their travel application will be approved by the council.
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit to programs@gsutah.org:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page.
Due at least 2 months before departure date -
Due 1 month before departure date -
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
For Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
An international trip is travel around the world, requiring 1 and a half to 2 years of preparation. GSU Activity Credits can be redeemed by Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors for trips of three nights or more.
Girl Scouts of Utah requires that Extended Overnight Trips, National Trips, and International Trips are taken in sequential order to ensure adequate travel experience. This means that when a group/troop decides to take an International Trip, they must have prior experience traveling as a group within the United States before their travel application will be approved by the council.
Required troop leader training/certification:
Preparation:
Required documents to submit to programs@gsutah.org:
Find forms and documents on our Forms and Documents page.
Due at least 6 months before departure date -
Due 1 month before departure date -
Documents to be collected by troop leader and carried with them at all times during travel (leave backup copies at home with a troop supporter):
Girls can experience unique high adventure activities led by GSU's camp staff. Trips occur throughout the year and include rock climbing, stand up paddleboarding, winter camping, and overnight canoe trips.
Check out our Activity Calendar for upcoming trips.
Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure program for Girl Scouts ages 11 and older. With a variety 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!
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 five 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. Join an exciting program and connect with young people from around the globe.
Girl Scout travel opportunities aren’t just for youth members! Connect with your Girl Scout sisters and experience the world while snorkeling in the Galapagos or riding a camel through the deserts of Morocco. Club Adventures has partnered with GSUSA to offer these exclusive group travel options.
If you’ve recently graduated and aren’t ready for the fun to stop, consider applying to volunteer or be an intern at one of the WAGGGS World Centres. There are options for as short as one week and as long as six months. Each centre offers unique experiences and will give you a chance to work with GIrl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world.