Travel is an important part of the Girl Scout Experience. GSACPC is working get the word out on travel opportunities available to girls. As a part of that push, I collected a lot of information from various companies at the GSUSA National Convention.
Scout Day: June 18, 2018
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Girl Scout Trips
Destinations
Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older! With different trips every year, there’s something amazing for everyone. Pack your bags full of life-changing experiences and make friends from all over the country as you travel with Girl Scouts from different states.
World Centers
World Centers offer Girl Scouts and Girl Guides a comfortable and safe place for short stays or long-term accommodations, seminars, training sessions, and international events. Members and their families are encouraged to visit the centers, meet girls from other countries, and build lasting friendships.
Domestic Travel
Passport to Chicago
Ashley M. Christensen
Senior Manager of ArtsCultural Awareness and Travel Programs Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana achristensen@girlscoutsgcnwi.org 312-912-6322 www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org
Space Camp
One Tranquility Base Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 837-3400
1-800-637-7223
Explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, featuring special activities and group pricing for scouts!
Girl Scout Engineering Day: Saturday, April 14, 2018 ($20)
Girl Scout Destinations Week: June 17-22, 2018 ($875)
Weeklong, overnight summer programs
Scouts can earn merit badges as part of our weeklong, overnight summer programs. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center 12-acre campground offers outdoor camping amenities to groups wanting to enjoy nature together for an evening
The trail encourages girl scouts of all ages to embrace the outdoors, spreads knowledge about the importance of the outdoors and the importance of sustaining it, and teaches people about Girl Scouts and their founder Juliette Gordon Low.
National Park Service Girl Scout Ranger
Girl Scout Ranger Program (ages 5-18) Whether you are a Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador, the National Park Service has some fun activities for you. Become a Girl Scout Ranger and earn a patch! If you have earned your Gold Award, we want to congratulate you with a certificate. Check out what the Girl Scouts Journey program is all about!
Boundary Waters
Up for a challenge this summer? Then take off on a multi-day canoeing adventure through one of the most pristine wilderness areas in the country. Your adventure begins with learning to paddle, portage, and sleep in a backcountry tent. You will then test these skills with a three-, five-, seven- or 10-day canoe trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Experience the great outdoors on water and reach your potential in ways you never thought you could on this high adventure experience.
Northern Lakes Canoe Base
Ann McNally
Director and Guide
mcnally.ann@gmail.com
206-861-5730
Juliette Gordon Low National Trail
The Juliette Gordon Low National Trail is the first trail honoring the founder of Girls Scouts.
The trail encourages girl scouts of all ages to embrace the outdoors, spreads knowledge about the importance of the outdoors and the importance of sustaining it, and teaches people about Girl Scouts and their founder Juliette Gordon Low.
Savannah
Visit the birthplace, go on a ghost tour, travel on the historic trolley, and visit the wildlife center.
QuestFest
Join Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia for their Second Annual Girl Scout QuestFest on July 12-15, 2018. Drawing Girl Scouts from across the world, Girl Scouts and their families will participate in a massive “Quest” through Savannah’s Historic District to find items, do good deeds and tackle silly situations. Our rousing weekend of fun and friends will also include a Girl Scout Expo, camping at Girl Scout Camp Low, an unforgettable Bridging ceremony over the Talmadge, a blowout Celebration Concert and more! Between all of our events, the SWAPS, the swag and our beautiful city’s history, you’ll leave Savannah exhausted in the very best way.
TELFAIR Museums
Telfair Museums welcomes Girl Scout troops to embark on a journey of art and exploration while participating in badge earning activities! In this program, Girl Scouts achieve steps toward their Art Badge while also learning about an incredible woman, Mary Telfair, and her lasting legacy that made art accessible to the public.
Girl Scout Adventure Program $11
Mindy Shepherd
Tourism and Sales Manager
PO Box 10081
Savannah, GA 31412
shepardm@telfair.org
912-790-8822
Savannah Lodging
Katie Keener
Sales Manager
912-231-9940
katie.keener@savannahlodging.com
201 E Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Theme Parks
Cedar Fair Youth Programs
youthsales@cedarfair.com
California's Great America Girl Scout Day: May 19, 2018
Carowinds (North Carolina) Girl Scout Day: October 2018
King's Dominion (Virginia) Girl Scout Bridging: June 9, 2018
Valleyfair (Minnesota) Girl Scout Day: June 2, 2018
Worlds of Fun (Missouri) Girl Scout Day: May 5, 2018
Michigan's Adventure Girl Scout Day: early June 2018
Scout Day: June 13, 2018
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Kings Island
Scout Day: June 18, 2018Save over $30 per person: visitkingsisland.com/save
User name: GIRLSCOUT
Password: cookies
Group Sales: 800-448-2428, option 1
Save over $30 per person: visitkingsisland.com/save
User name: KIGIRLSCOUTS
Password: COOKIE
Group Sales: 513-754-5700
Disney Youth in Education Series
There are over 20 workshops to choose from at either Walt Disney World or Disneyland for groups of 10 or more.
Knott's Berry Farm
Scout Patch Program
Information is not available on the web, but programs include Transportation of the Past (grades 1-5), Geologist (grades 1-5), Early California (grades 1-5), Westward Movement (grades 1-5), and Early American Heritage (grades 3 and up). Cost is about $45-$7 per person and include park admission. The programs are designed to meet activity badge requirements and girls can purchase an activity patch for $3.
education.tours@knotts.com
714-220-5244
Joel Barragan
Manager, Youth Sales
914-220-5119
joel.barragan@knotts.com
Universal Studios Orlando
Programs align with the Girl Scout Journeys and include the following:
- Business Learning Series (Amaze, Girltopia, Your Voice, Your World)
- Storytelling: It Starts with a Hero (Media)
- Your Classroom in Motion: A Steam App Series (STEM Journeys)
- Tours and Talks
1-800-YOUTH15
Group Sales and Youth Programs
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
Michelle Mugnaini
Sales Manager
407-224-6082
407-280-6501
michelle.mugnaini@universalorlando.com
Amber Pandohie
Sales Manager
407-224-8157
407-274-2015
amber.pandohie@universalorlando.com