Travel Opportunities
Where Will Girl Scouts Take You?
| COUNCIL TRIPS | ||||
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| Grades 2-3 | Grades 4-5 | Ages 11-18 | Ages 13-18 | Ages 15-18 |
| 2012, 2014, 2016 | June 22-23, 2012 | June 16-29, 2012 | 2013, 2017, 2021 | 2015, 2019, 2023 |
Brownie Trip 2012 :: American Girl Place, Chicago IL
Travel to Chicago to share a day with that special lady in your life at the American Girl Store! You'll enjoy a delicious meal and one-on-one time together. Includes keepsakes to take home as a reminder of the memories made during your day.
Check back in March 2012 for official trip date!
Click here for a flyer | Click here to register online | Check out the American Girl Place Chicago website
Junior Trip 2012 :: Journey World, Chicago, IL
Become an engineer as you learn about the design process, create your own Dance Pad Mania, launch ping pong balls into the air, learn about circuitry and sling-shot eggs across the room. Work in design teams to develop a new invention, and interact with leading women engineers.
Click here to visit our calendar | Check out the Journey World, Chicago website
Birthplace Bound :: Savannah, GA :: 2012
Experience the southern charm and exquisite architecture of Savannah, one of the oldest cities in America. See brilliantly restored neighborhoods filled with stately old mansions and Victorian homes. Discover hidden gardens and old plantations. And visit the Girl Scout First Headquarters and participate in the programs at Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace. With boasting beauty and deep-rooted history, there's a lot to admire in this magnificent Georgian city.
* Note: The first meeting for Birthplace Bound will be March 4 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's, 1300 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. Please note date change.
Click here to visit our online event calendar | Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace website
National Trip 2013 :: Washington, DC/New York, NY
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois is planning to head east the end of July 2013 to visit Washington D.C., New York City & Philadelphia! Girls will board a chartered bus and head EAST and visit attractions such as:
Arlington National Cemetery, Capitol Hill, CBS Morning Show, Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Manhattan, NBC Studio, Smithsonian Museums, Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty, Washington Monument, Medieval Times, Broadway Show.
* Note: The first meeting for the National Trip will be March 4 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's, 1300 Melrose Ave., Iowa City. Please note date change.
View the trip registration flyer!
International Trip :: England, France, Switzerland, Italy
Embark upon 18 days of travel by every means imaginable. Bus, plane, train, boat, gondola, ski lift… you name it, we’ll use it. Along our ride we’ll see sights in England, such as the Big Ben clock tower, Buckingham Palace, a Broadway musical, and much more. Every country will have its treasures to share with us and we’ll experience Girl Scouting around the world at Our Chalet in Switzerland, and Pax Lodge in London, England.
We’ll also see the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre in France; the Swiss Alps and amazing landscapes in Switzerland, and of course the intriguing history and culture of Italy.
Registration for this trip will begin October 1, 2013.
Girl Scout destinations :: Adventures for Girls 11-17
Explore Your World
Girl Scout destinations can whisk you to the far corners of the world where you will meet remarkable girls, develop leadership skills, gain confidence, and enjoy valuable learning opportunities.
So what are you doing this year? Backpacking across a rainforest? Volunteering in South America? Training to be an astronaut? No? You could be! Check out the new 2011 destinations!
A destination Match
There are six categories of destinations. Which one is right for you?
- 1) International—events outside of the U.S.
- 2) Outdoors—events ranging from learning outdoor skills to Outward Bound challenges on land or sea.
- 3) Science—events that take science to a new level. Learn animal behavior or what a doctor's life is like.
- 4) People—events that visit cities and countrysides so you can experience the culture of new places.
- 5) Apprenticeships—events that give you hands-on, real-life experience in a potential career field.
- 6) Getaways—Two- to four-day events all over the country, that don't require the 2008 Girl Scout destinations application.
Schedule Your Own Trips
Chicago Navy Pier
Maze on Navy Pier, Chicago, IL
Come play the amazing Chicago way...$5 Fun at the Maze! For groups ages 7 and up.
Apex - Recommended by National Geographic!
Go with the experts, we have been guiding for more than 13 years and have a 100% safety record. Thousands of people have learned to climb with Apex.
Ice Climbing in the Midwest and Wisconsin
Join us this winter to ice climb the frozen waterfalls of the Midwest. Spend the day with a professional Apex guide with all the gear provided for only $95 per person. We guide at several locations around Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. Learn more
Rock Climbing at Devils Lake State Park, Wisconsin
Starting in mid-March we will be climbing, every day at Devils Lake. Spring rates are as low as $65 per person. We offer special rates for larger groups and non-profit organizations. Please call to book your date. Learn more
Rock Climbing at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky
Deemed the "World's Best Sport Climbing,"- this climb and campout should not to be missed! It's a great way to soak up some spring sun this March at an unbeatable price. Learn more
California Dreamin' Camporee 2012
Girls from Around the World Invited to California Dreamin' Camporee, Summer 2012 - Early Bird Discount Registration!
Ever dreamed of experiencing the fun and adventure of Northern California? Then join us for California Dreamin', a seven-day international camporee that will give memories of a lifetime to hundreds of teen girls from across the world July 29-August 5, 2012 as part of Girl Scouts of Northern California's 100th Anniversary celebration.
Girl Scouts and Girl Guides ages 13-18 and their adult leaders will experience California at its finest - choosing from river rafting, deep sea fishing, workshops, and much more while camping at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, just a few miles from the San Francisco Bay!
Each group must bring two adult leaders, and a $100 per-person deposit is due at registration. Hurry and register - space is limited at the fairgrounds! To register or for more information, visit cadreamincamporee.org.
EF Girl Scout Trips
Unforgettable Journeys. Just for Girl Scouts.
Planning for and taking an EF Girl Scout Trip is an opportunity to see the world in a whole new way. It changes you. The entire process provides opportunity after opportunity for girls to develop life-long skills and it will increase your global awareness as well as your appreciation for your own culture. EF Girl Scout Trips offers a selection of itineraries designed especially for Girl Scouts including visits to the WAGGGS World Centers!
We handle the details and provide your framework so you can focus on making this a unique experience for each of the girls. For more information please call us at 1.800.457.9023 or request information. EF Girl Scout Trips is part of EF Education, the World Leader in International Education.
So what's stopping you from having the time of your life? Choose your destination now.
Have travel questions? Contact your local leadership experience manager.
