Travel

Travel across the country or around the world

When you plan your own Girl Scout trip, you’ll build lifelong skills like organization, time management, and how to work as a team to succeed when things don’t go as planned.

Whether it's a Brownie troop packing their first weekend bag or Seniors boarding a plane to check out Girl Scout history in Savannah, Georgia, they'll make memories to last a lifetime.

Wherever you’re looking to travel, Girl Scouts can get you there. Find your next adventure with a troop, council, or GSUSA trip.

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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).

Troop Trips

Explore each troop travel opportunity, as well as any required trainings and forms.

Council Travel

Embark on a council travel experience, open to any Girl Scout in GSU.

GSUSA Travel

Discover GSUSA-sponsored trips or explore as an alum with Club Adventures.

Travel Resources

Travel-specific forms and documents you'll need to plan your trip.

Troop Trips

Day Trips

For Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

Recommended for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors
Minimum age: Daisy

Plan an all-day trip. Try a council event or local attraction. This could 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 Girl Scouts can select locations and do much of the trip-planning, while never being too far from home. For Daisies, download the Daisy Field Trip Checklist (PDF) for extra support.

Required troop leader training/certification

GSUSA Field Trips & Travel (found on gsLearn)
GSU Trips & Travel Requirements (required 8 weeks in advance of travel with renewal every 2 years; found on gsLearn)
First Aid/CPR Certification (online only is not accepted; must include an in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services

Visit the Trips and Travel and Camping and the Outdoors dropdowns on the Volunteer Training page for more information.
Trainings for this type of trip must be completed at least six weeks prior to the trip.

Preparation

Contact Service Unit Manager and inform them of the trip at least 2 weeks prior to departure date
Review relevant Safety Activity Checkpoints
Review Volunteer Policies (PDF) travel section
Verify that all youth have a current Girl Scout membership
Verify that all adults have a current Girl Scout membership, an eligible criminal background check on file, and are current on their youth protection training.

Required documents to submit to GSU

Visit the Forms and Documents page to access.

Due 2 months 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:

Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Medication Log
Sensitive Issues Parent/Guardian Permission Request (if applicable)
Accident Report Form (just in case)
Emergency Information Card (just in case)

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**For Daisies*, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors**

Recommended for Brownies and Juniors
Minimum age: Daisy (following additional conditions below)

An overnight trip of one night away can be to a council event or camp, a state or national park, a historic site or nearby city for sightseeing; staying in a hotel, motel, or campground. For Brownies, these trips are just long enough to whet their appetites, 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:

Girl Scout has completed Kindergarten
Location for overnight experience is within 60 miles of home and is within GSU boundaries
Adult volunteer to Girl Scout ratios are followed
Girl Scout has followed a travel and camping progression by successfully completing a field trip and day trip prior to participating in an overnight experience
Girl Scout demonstrates emotional and physical maturity consistent with the activity

Required troop leader training/certification

GSUSA Field Trips & Travel (found on gsLearn)
GSU Trips & Travel Requirements (required 8 weeks in advance of travel with renewal every 2 years; found on gsLearn)
Camping 101 (only required if camping)
First Aid/CPR certification (online-only not accepted; must include in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services

Preparation

Contact Service Unit Manager and inform them of the trip at least 2 weeks prior to departure date
Review relevant Safety Activity Checkpoints
Review Volunteer Policies (PDF) travel section
Verify that all youth have a current Girl Scout membership
Verify that all adults have a current Girl Scout membership, an eligible criminal background check on file, and are current on their youth protection training.

Required documents to submit to GSU

Check out Travel Resources for travel-specific items; use the document search for other items.

Due 2 months before departure date -

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:

Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Medication Log
Trip Action Plan
Sensitive Issues Parent/Guardian Permission Request (if applicable)
Accident Report Form (just in case)
Emergency Information Card (just in case)

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For Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

Recommended for Juniors and Cadettes
Minimum age: Brownie (with overnight experience in Girl Scouting)

Spend two to three nights camping or stay in a hotel, motel, or hostel within the Mountain West Region (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming) that is up to a six-hour drive away from home. Girl Scouts can help plan the budget and schedule for these trips.

Required troop leader training/certification

GSUSA Field Trips & Travel (found on gsLearn)
GSU Trips & Travel Requirements (required 8 weeks in advance of travel with renewal every 2 years; found on gsLearn)
Camping 101 (only required if camping)
First Aid/CPR certification (online only is not accepted; must include an in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services

Preparation

Contact Service Unit Manager and inform them of the trip at least 2 weeks prior to departure date
Review relevant Safety Activity Checkpoints
Review Volunteer Policies (PDF) travel section
Verify that all youth have a current Girl Scout membership
Verify that all adults have a current Girl Scout membership, an eligible criminal background check on file, and are current on their youth protection training.
Complete the Preparing For Travel in a COVID Environment Checklist and discuss with your troop

Required documents to submit to GSU

Check out Travel Resources for travel-specific items; use the document search for other items.

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Troop Trip/Camping Application
A GSU Program Specialist will reach out to confirm the application has been received. Please submit any additional documents directly to that Program Specialist in order for your trip to be approved.
Activity Approval Form (if applicable; please review Safety Activity Checkpoints for activities requiring council approval)

Due 1 month before departure date -

Driver form (required for trips of 2 nights or more for each driver)
Proof of First Aid/CPR certification (online only is not accepted; must include an in-person skills check)
Certificates of Insurance (required for certain lodging and most high adventure activities)
Trip Action Plan

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:

Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Medication Log
Trip Action Plan
Sensitive Issues Parent/Guardian Permission Request (if applicable)
Accident Report Form (just in case)
Emergency Information Card (just in case)

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For Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

Recommended for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors
Minimum age: Junior (with short trip experience in Girl Scouting)

Travel anywhere in the country on trips lasting four nights or more, or that take place more than a six-hour drive from home. Try to avoid 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.

Girl Scouts of Utah requires that short trips, extended 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

GSUSA Field Trips & Travel (found on gsLearn)
GSU Trips & Travel Requirements (required 8 weeks in advance of travel with renewal every 2 years; found on gsLearn)
Exploring the USA (required for all travelers, both youth and adult; 6-12 months prior to travel)
Camping 101 (only required if camping)
First Aid/CPR certification (online only is not accepted; must include an in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services

Preparation

Contact Service Unit Manager and inform them of the trip at least 2 weeks prior to departure date
Review relevant Safety Activity Checkpoints
Review Volunteer Policies (PDF) travel section
Verify that all youth have a current Girl Scout membership
Verify that all adults have a current Girl Scout membership, an eligible criminal background check on file, and are current on their youth protection training.
Complete the Preparing For Travel in a COVID Environment Checklist and discuss with your troop

Required documents to submit to GSU

Check out Travel Resources for travel-specific items; use the document search for other items.

Due at least 2 months before departure date -

Troop Trip/Camping Application
A GSU Program Specialist will reach out to confirm the application has been received. Please submit any additional documents directly to that Program Specialist in order for your trip to be approved.
Activity Approval Form (if applicable; please review Safety Activity Checkpoints for activities requiring council approval)

Due 1 month before departure date -

Driver form (required for trips of 2 nights or more for each driver)
Proof of First Aid/CPR certification (online-only not accepted; must include in-person skills check)
Certificates of Insurance (required for certain lodging and most high adventure activities)
Trip Action Plan

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:

Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Physical Exam Form (required for Girl Scouts and adults for any activity lasting 3 consecutive nights or more; must be completed within 24 months of travel)
Health History and Consent Form (required for Girl Scouts and adults for any activity lasting 3 consecutive nights or more, must be completed within 12 months of travel)
Medication Log
Trip Action Plan
Sensitive Issues Parent/Guardian Permission Request (if applicable)
Accident Report Form (just in case)
Emergency Information Card (just in case)

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For Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

Recommended for Seniors and Ambassadors
Minimum age: Cadette (with extended trip experience in Girl Scouting)

An international trip allows you to travel to countries around the world. These life-changing trips usually take two to three years to save for, plan, and prepare. International trips require additional training and paperwork in order to be approved by council.

Required troop leader training/certification

GSUSA Field Trips & Travel (found on gsLearn)
GSU Trips & Travel Requirements (required 8 weeks in advance of travel with renewal every 2 years; found on gsLearn)
International Travel (required for at least one adult traveling on the trip; 18-24 months prior to travel)
Exploring the World (required for all travelers, both youth and adults, 12-18 months prior to travel)
Tours & Cruises (found on gsLearn, only required if traveling with a tour provider or on a cruise ship)
Camping 101 (only required if camping)
First Aid/CPR certification (online only is not accepted; must include an in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services

Visit the Trips and Travel and Camping and the Outdoors dropdowns on the Volunteer Training page for more information.
Trainings for this type of trip are recommended to be completed at least 18 months prior to the trip, and must be completed at least 12 months prior to the trip.

Preparation

Contact Service Unit Manager and inform them of the trip at least two weeks prior to departure date
Review relevant Safety Activity Checkpoints
Review V olunteer Policies (PDF) travel section
Verify that all Girl Scouts have a current Girl Scout membership
Verify that all adults have a current Girl Scout membership, an eligible criminal background check on file, and are current on their youth protection training.
Complete the Preparing For Travel in a COVID Environment Checklist and discuss with your troop

Required documents to submit to GSU

Check out Travel Resources for travel-specific items; use the document search for other items.

Due at least 6 months before departure date -

Troop Trip/Camping Application
A GSU Program Specialist will reach out to confirm the application has been received. Please submit any additional documents directly to that Program Specialist in order for your trip to be approved.
Activity Approval Form (if applicable; please review Safety Activity Checkpoints for activities requiring council approval)

Due 3 months before departure date -

Driver form (required for trips of 2 nights or more for each driver)
Proof of First Aid/CPR certification (online-only not accepted; must include in-person skills check)
Wilderness and Remote First Aid certification is required if more than 30 minutes from emergency services
Certificates of Insurance (required for certain lodging, most high adventure activities, and for trips operated by a tour company)
Trip Action Plan

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:

Parent/Guardian Permission Form
Physical Exam Form (required for Girl Scouts and adults for any activity lasting 3 consecutive nights or more; must be completed within 24 months of travel)
Health History and Consent Form (required for Girl Scouts and adults for any activity lasting 3 consecutive nights or more, must be completed within 12 months of travel)
Medication Log
Trip Action Plan
Permission to Travel Form for Minors (this form must be notarized)
Copies of passports
Sensitive Issues Parent/Guardian Permission Request (if applicable)
Accident Report Form (just in case)
Emergency Information Card (just in case)

Council Travel

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Girl Scouts 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.

Find an upcoming trip on our Event Calendar.

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Travel mode: on!

Every year GSU offers an opportunity for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors to travel internationally through trips led by a GSU volunteer and hosted by a tour provider.

Find an upcoming trip on our Event Calendar.

GSUSA Travel

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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.

Destinations are for individual Girl Scouts and require an application. New Destinations are typically posted in August and early applications are often due by November, but any remaining spaces can be applied for on a rolling basis. Our council offers scholarships for Destinations, and Activity Credits earned through cookie sales can be applied toward Destinations as well.

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!

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Girl Scout troops, check out Birthplace Bound, an essential travel resource created to simplify your trip-planning process to visit our founder's home.

Juliette Gordon Low started Girl Scouts in 1912 in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. Her home, known as the Birthplace, has been a National Historic Landmark since 1965.

Now, Girl Scouts, troops, and visitors of all ages venture to Savannah to explore the founding of the Girl Scout Movement and follow the arc of Juliette Gordon Low's life.

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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.

Getaways

While Destinations are for individual Girl Scouts, coordinated travel experiences made for troops are called Getaways. These short travel programs are generally curated events where Girl Scouts from all over the country can gather together, such as GIRL Fest or the triennial national convention.

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As a Girl Scout, you’re automatically a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Make sure to keep an eye on any upcoming International Events so you don’t miss the next campout for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from around the world. These events are hosted by global scouting organizations that are all members of WAGGGS.

Additionally, WAGGGS hosts virtual and in-person programs at each of their five World Centres. 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.

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There are so many amazing places to explore across the U.S., and you can stay at a Girl Scout property nearby. Whether you’re looking for a troop house in a cool, small city or a campsite in the beautiful wilderness, there are Girl Scout places waiting for your group. Explore the map and contact the property to find lodging for your next adventure.

Travel Resources

Find most resources for planning your trip in the group below. For supplemental forms and documents, like Accident Report form or Safety Activity Checkpoints, use the document search feature.

Travel Resources: 8 Available

Troop Trip/Camping Application

For council approval of trips of 2+ nights

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Trip Action Plan

For all overnight trips

Preview | Download
Driver Form

Required for all drivers on trips of 2+ nights

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COVID Travel Checklist

Prep for travel in a COVID environment

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Permission to Travel for Minors

For international trips only

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Sleeping Arrangements Permission

Permission for Girl Scouts to share beds

Preview | Download
Tour Provider Procedures

For troops using tour providers on international trips

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EF Tours & Activity Credits

Redeem Activity Credits to pay for an EF Tours trip

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