Where in the world will Girl Scouts take you?
Girl Scouts offers many travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring your own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the four World Centres, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons.
The Girl Scouts Travel Progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become competent travelers, including how to plan and organize trips. Check out the Travel Progression [PDF] and how to travel as a Girl Scout. [Video]
You can participate as an individually registered girl (Juliette) or by traveling with your troop, service unit, our council, or with girls from around the world. The world is your playground; where will you explore today and dream of conquering tomorrow?
GSGCNWI Contact
Jessica Teuber,
Travel Program Manager
jteuber@girlscoutsgcnwi.org
(312)-912-6377
GSGCNWI usually hosts multiple trips throughout the year for Brownies through Ambassadors. We follow a travel progression where girls start by staying close to home as Brownies and Juniors, then taking trips further away and for longer periods of time the older Girl Scouts become.
Are the girls in your troop planning their own adventure?
Our new GSGCNWI Troop Travel Resource is a comprehensive guide for trip leaders to help their troop plan their own trip.
From local day trips to coast-to-coast treks, learn how to explore the country with Girl Scouts in this Girl Scouts Guide to U.S. Travel and the new Road to Global Travel.
Check out our blog series with tips and tricks about planning a Girl Scout troop trip to Savannah, Georgia! Part I | Part 2
Council-required courses are available on gsLearn. Why not start your troop planning for a trip today?
Let girls exercise their travel brain by planning a trip – even if it means you can’t go on it quite yet OR have girls plan a field trip you are able to take. Use this as a guide at your next virtual meeting!
Type of Trip |
Day |
Overnight ─ United States |
Outside the United States |
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Not-Camp |
Camp |
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Location |
Not GSGCNWI Property |
GSGCNWI Property |
Not GSGCNWI Property |
Not GSGCNWI Property |
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Council Approval Required |
See Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine if council approval is required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Application Deadline |
4 weeks prior |
1 year prior |
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Supplemental Insurance |
Note: Most situations within Girl Scouts are covered by the automatic Basic Plan 1 which covers accidental bodily injury. Accidental bodily injury would include exposures like a tick bite or food poisoning, for example, as long as the incident is reported as an accident or incident to your council at the time it occurs. Plan 3P. Accident plus Sickness: Plan 3P covers the same as Basic Plan 1 plus sickness coverage. Sickness coverage must be purchased separately and is intended as an option for extended, long-distance trips. Plan 3PI. Accident plus Sickness for International Trips: Plan 3PI coverage is needed for international trips. It provides accident plus sickness coverage for trips outside of the USA. Basic Plan 1 will not cover international trips, so it is necessary to purchase Plan 3PI when taking Girl Scouts on international travel. |
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First-Aid/ CPR with AED Training is required for at least one volunteer. Refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints for details. Safety in Girl Scouting for at least one volunteer. It is available in gsLearn . |
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Council Outdoor Training Progression Training is needed for both day and overnight activities at any camp property . |
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Financial Assistance and Scholarships for Travel »
Frequently Asked Questions about Funding Travel »
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Financial Assistance and Travel Scholarships are available for both council-sponsored trips and GSUSA Destinations.
The amount of assistance varies for Destinations. Maximum assistance for council-sponsored trips is $500.00.
You must register for a trip prior to applying for financial assistance. Applications are available after Jan. 1 annually.
Girls must participate in both Fall Product and Cookie Sales in order to receive financial assistance or scholarships, completing the minimum requirements:
Help make travel adventures like these possible for more Girl Scouts through the GCNWI Travel Scholarship! Scholarship funds provide girls facing financial hardship with the resources to plan and pursue travel, from council-sponsored day trips to international journeys through the Destinations program. Together, we can help Girl Scouts become more knowledgeable, compassionate citizens of the world through global programming and travel opportunities.
The Global Awareness Team is a group of volunteers who love all things global and travel. They've traveled extensively locally, nationally and internationally with Girl Scouts and on their own. The team is here to serve the members of GSGCNWI to make global, cultural and travel experiences fun and accessible to our entire Girl Scout community. These adults are here to help you every step of the way, ensuring you are ready for the upcoming adventure.
Join our team!
Read about our Global Awareness Team on our Blog!
The Global Awareness Team produced a series of videos showing off their neighborhoods! Watch the series on our YouTube, then check out these neighborhoods with your troop or family.
We want to know about your favorite town or neighborhood with your very own video! You can even bring Flat Juliette with you on your tour. Once you’ve made a video, share them on our website!
Global Leadership OpportunitiesCalling all global leaders ages 18 to 35!
Submit an application now to be considered to represent Girl Scouts at events held by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
Download the application form (PDF) and return via email.
Learn more about opportunties around the world for Girl Scouts.
