Travel Opportunities
Every Girl Scout deserves a chance to explore her world!
Whether you’re exploring your own neighborhood, going on an overnight camping trip to Camp Koch, or flying across the world—you're always expanding your horizon with Girl Scouts.
Featured Travel Opportunity
Experience global sisterhood by visiting the WAGGGS World Center in Mexico: Nuestra Cabaña!
GSSI Council Trip in Summer 2027
GSSI staff and volunteers are planning a trip for local Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts to travel in 2027 for a special program at the WAGGGS World Center in Mexico—Nuestra Cabaña!
Requirements: Participants must be Girl Scouts, ages 13-18 and in grades 8-12 (2026-2027 school year), including Girl Scouts graduating in Spring 2027.
Interested in learning more about this local opportunity to travel?
Fill out the interest form to be contacted about trip details as they are released and learn about the upcoming info meeting on January 20!
Travel for all levels of Girl Scouts
Travel progression allows girls to learn the skills they need to become competent travelers and global citizens, including how to plan and organize trips.
There are 7 levels of progression to consider when traveling:
- Local Trips- Walk to a nearby spot during your regular meeting time or take a quick ride to other local spots for a short visit. Recommended: Daisy, Brownie; Minimum Age: Daisy
- Day Trips- Plan and take an all-day trip! Consider a council event or nearby attractions. Recommended: Daisy, Brownie, Junior; Minimum Age: Daisy
- Overnight Trips- Start with one night, maybe at a camp or nearby attraction. Recommended: Brownie, Junior; Minimum Age: Daisy (with Day Trip experience in Girl Scouting)
- Short/Regional Trips- Spend two to three nights in your region with Girl Scouts planning the budget, activities, and schedule. Recommended: Junior, Cadette; Minimum Age: Brownie (with Overnight Trip experience in Girl Scouting)
- Extended/National Trips- Travel the country! These trips typically last four or more nights OR take place outside of the council's region. Consider locations with historical sites, museums, or national parks. Recommended: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador; Minimum Age: Junior (with Short Trip experience in Girl Scouting)
- International Trips- Travel the world! These life-changing trips usually take some time to prepare. Recommended: Senior, Ambassador; Minimum Age: Cadette (with Extended Trip experience in Girl Scouting)
- Independent Trips- Individual Girl Scouts can travel independently through council-offered opportunities or GSUSA's Destinations program. Recommended: Senior, Ambassador; Minimum Age: Cadette (with Extended Trip experience in Girl Scouting)
Check with GSSI about age requirements. It is recommended that girls have experience at every level of the progression before moving on to the next level. For regional travel, girls must be Juniors or older. For national and international trips, girls must be Cadettes or older.
When moving up each level of the progression, consider girls’ independence, flexibility, decision-making, group skills, and cross-cultural skills.
Review and download GSUSA's official Girl Scout Travel Progression Chart.
A Deeper Dive on Girl Scout Travel
Volunteers are encouraged to read the Travel Volunteer Guide for guidance and info on various types of Girl Scout travel.
Funding and Financial Assistance for Travel
There are various ways for Girl Scouts to fund their travel including money-earning opportunities, cookie dough and troop funds, scholarships, and more.
GSSI currently has scholarships for local Girl Scouts traveling to WAGGGS World Centers and participating in Girl Scout Destinations.
Please contact Hannah Minasian at hminasian@girlscouts-gssi.org for more info on trip funding and financial assistance.
