Travel

Girl Scouts love to travel—from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. If you love exploring different places and cultures, then Girl Scouts is the place for you.

You can experience all that our country has to offer, whether you’re “blasting off” at Space Camp in Alabama, taking in a Broadway show in New York City, or visiting the birthplace of Girl Scouts’ founder, Juliette Gordon Low, in Savannah, Georgia. And you can plan even bigger adventures around the world, traveling with other Girl Scouts who share your love of adventure. Read on for ways you can travel with Girl Scouts.

GSUSA DESTINATIONS

COUNCIL-ORGANIZED

TROOP TREKS

If Girl Scouts are looking for more adventure and are interested in meeting Girl Scouts from around the USA, they can apply for a GSUSA Destination!

Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts offers annual international trips for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador level Girl Scouts from around the council to travel together and experience new adventures

Is your troop planning a trip and looking for an affordable and fun place to stay? There are Girl Scout facilities in great locations around the country ready to welcome you! Check GSUSA Troop Treks, so you can start planning your next troop adventure! 

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Check out Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and older. With a ton 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.

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!

Destination applications and references are submitted only through the online applications process. See timeline below under application timeline.

For more questions on Destination opportunities please contact Jessica Gonzalez, jgonzalez@gscwm.org – 413-727-7124

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We’re not talking field trips. We’re talking access to life-changing opportunities to explore different locales and cultures and flexing your adventure-seeking, do-gooder muscles.

From local sights and landmarks to those around the world, Girl Scouts has an adventure opportunity for every type of traveler. Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts offers annual trips for youth in the Cadette, Senior and Ambassador levels from around the council to travel together and experience new adventures. Special money earning, scholarship, and financial aid opportunities are available to youth travelers to help pay for their council-organized trips!

We are currently planning multiple years in advance to allow you or your troop the time to raise funds for your trip. If you are interested in the trips or have additional questions please contact Jessica Gonzalez at 413-584-2602.

Trips listed are open to either girl only, girl with an adult, troops with a 1:4 ratio or girl/female adult duos. Please see each specific trip to know who is able to join.

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Enjoy a perfect blend of man-made creations and natural wonders in beautiful San Juan. Behold Spanish colonial architecture as you walk along the stone walls of El Morro. Then, witness the glow of a Phosphorescent Bay during a kayak tour.

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2024

To learn more and to register please visit this link: www.efexploreamerica.com/2677267pe

Register with GSCWM: $100 council deposit by registering now, allows you to begin participating in Money Earning activities to begin raising funds to support your trip. Deposit is refundable until Sept 2024.

Open to: Girl Scouts in 6-12 grade in the fall of the year of the trip. Individual Girl Scouts or Troops (1:4 ratio adults to Girl Scouts) or Girl Scout/ adult duos. Please note all adults attending with their Girl Scout must be a registered adult member with Girl Scouts and have an active CORI on file.

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With well-protected national reserves and an unparalleled diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica is the jewel of Central America. The Arenal region showcases an active volcano, hot springs, and a broad range of flora and fauna. In Monteverde, tour the greenery of the Santa Elena Cloud Forest, then in Manuel Antonio National Park, keep your eyes open for sloth, toucans, and howler monkeys.

To learn more and to register please visit this link: https://girltrips.eftours.com/tour-website/2581966HK

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2024

Registration with EF Tours starting Fall 2023: $95

Register with GSCWM: $200 council deposit by registering now, allows you to begin participating in Money Earning Activities to begin raising funds to support your trip. Deposit is refundable until September 2023.

Open to: Girl Scouts in 7-12 grade in the fall of the year of the trip. Individual Girl Scouts or Troops (1:4 ratio adults to Girl Scouts) or Girl Scout/ adult duos. Please note all adults attending with their Girl Scout must be a registered adult member with Girl Scouts and have an active CORI on file.

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For 9 days, treat yourself to the treasures of Japan past and present, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto. Stroll through sacred shrines, see the Great Buddha in Kamakura, and catch a glimpse of majestic Mount Fuji. Engross yourself in the STEM filled world of Akihabara. Feast on an authentic tempura dinner, and enjoy a special overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan, an amazing cultural and learning experience for every Girl Scout.

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2025

To learn more and to register please visit this link: girltrips.eftours.com/2674053ks

Register with GSCWM: $200 council deposit by registering now, allows you to begin participating in Money Earning activities to begin raising funds to support your trip. Deposit is refundable until Sept 2024.

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Blue seas, the first Olympic games, delicious food, and crisp white buildings! Where are we headed in August 2026? Greece, of course!! Our whirlwind 7-day tour has it all – a Saronic Islands cruise with swimming, a cooking class to build your culinary skills, a pottery workshop, and so much culture and history at sites such as the Acropolis.

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2025

To learn more and to register please visit this link: https://girltrips.eftours.com/tour-website/2677349YS

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Care for a spot of tea? Welcome to capitals of the British Isles

Perfect for: Travelers who enjoy history and nature, newer international travelers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, Girl Scouts who want to see castles, folks who enjoy multi-country adventures.

Destination highlights: Walk the historic streets of Dublin while seeing some legendary locations such as St Patrick’s Cathedral, Georgian Square, and the EPIC museum of Irish Emigration – which holds a place of great history for Massachusetts. Dance and sing the night away with an evening of Irish music and dance in Dublin. Travel to Belfast – the part of Ireland in the UK – and enjoy a guided tour before seeing Titanic Belfast. Travel down to Derry to see the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway and other sites like St. Columb’s Cathedral and the Diamond War Memorial. Hop on a ferry and make our way to Scotland to tour the city of Edinburgh. Feel like royalty with a tour of Edinburgh Castle and explore all the city has to offer. Hop on a train to the hustle and bustle on London! See world famous sites such as Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Windsor Castle and many more! Enjoy some culture, art and history while exploring the Knightsbridge Museums. Plus, so much more!

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2026

To learn more and to register please visit this link: www.eftours.com/2762734KT

GSCWM Registraion Here

Anticipated Travel Dates: 7/26/2027 to 8/4/2027 is our requested travel window

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Calling Girl Scouts who love history, architecture, and exploring new places!

Join GSCWM as we explore the Treasures of Central Europe in summer 2028!

Some of the amazing experiences your Girl Scout will have include:

A walking tour of Berlin
Exploring the Zwinger Palace and Semper Opera House in Dresden
Walking the charming streets of Prague while visiting St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, and the Charles Bridge
Traveling to Budapest and Vienna for incredible cultural experiences including an evening of classical music and a wiener schnitzel dinner

This adventure will be fun, educational, and a fantastic way for our Girl Scout community to create lasting connections and memories!!

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2027

To learn more and to register please visit this link: https://girltrips.eftours.com/tour-website/2882440SD

Anticipated Travel Dates: 7/21/2028-8/3/2028 is our requested travel window

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Calling Girl Scouts who love technology, robotics, and imagining what the future holds!

Join GSCWM as we explore South Korea: Technology, Robotics & the Future of Cities in summer 2029!

Some of the amazing experiences your Girl Scout will have include:

Setting foot in South Korea’s hyper –modern cities
Embracing the world’s latest technology
Discover how virtual reality, robotics, and more are helping South Korea set an example of what cities across the world could look like

This adventure will be fun, educational, and a fantastic way for our Girl Scout community to create lasting connections and memories!!

Registration open until trip fills or December 1, 2028

To learn more and to register please visit this link: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/3090564NR#trip-info

Anticipated Travel Dates: 7/26/2029-8/6/2029 is our requested travel window

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Every EF tour includes airfare, ground transportation, comfortable hotel accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, a full-time tour director and local guides, and the most extensive safety and security regulations in the industry. EF also offers the lowest prices, guaranteed, as well as unparalleled support for Girl Scout Leaders, girls, and their parents, making it easy, safe, and affordable for your girls to experience the very best historic, cultural and natural sights in the world.

*Note Lunches for some tours, tips for Bus and Tour Directors are not included.

Each trip will allow enrollment up to the date listed next to the trip. All participants will have bi-monthly meetings to help prepare for the trip, plan for money earning and get to know each other which will start the summer before the trip. The dates of these meetings will be determined by the girls traveling. Money earning projects and amounts will be planned by the girls.

Cost of the Trip: EF tours establishes the trip pricing 2 years before the trip and changes pricing during the registration process as the trips gets closer, to secure the lowest pricing options register with EF tours with a $95 deposit as close to the trip opening as possible. International trips generally cost $3,500-$5,000 per person depending upon the trip exact cost for the trip can be found on the trip details on the EF site. We recommend if you are interested in joining a trip, to register with EF as soon as the trip opens to lock in the lowest cost for the trip.

How to Enroll with EF Tours:

Your girls can enroll three different ways. Please have your tour number and your $95 enrollment fee!

1: Online at GSCWM Travel page a direct link under each trip list will take you to EF Tours Website

2: Over the phone - Call us at 1-800-665-5364.

3 :Attend an interest meeting and enroll right there by paper application!

How to Enroll with GSCWM:

Your girls can enroll three different ways. Please have which trip you would like to attend and $200 council service fee! Due as one payment.

1: Online at GSCWM Travel page for a direct link under each trip listing

2: Over the phone - Call us at 413-584-2602

3: Attend an interest meeting and enroll right there by paper application!

Payment to EF Tours:

Travelers have the option to enroll with the manual payment plan or to sign-up for EF's Automatic Payment Plan. This is a great way for families to make the trip more affordable! I would recommend that your entire group enrolls on the Monthly Payment Plan – it is much easier to manage!

Money Earning:

We also know that money-earning is a large part of planning a trip! From learning about goal-setting and budgeting to team-building and event-planning, girls can learn life skills while preparing for their tour. We have gathered many fundraising ideas and resources from our years of working with Group Leaders and Girl Scouts and we invite you to take a look: www.eftours.com/gsfundraising.

EF Tours Cancelations Policy:

The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs EF incurs long before groups ever depart. Notice of cancellation from an EF tour will only be accepted from the traveler, his or her legal guardian, or the Group Leader. The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which EF receives notice. Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account. In order to qualify for refunds in accordance with EF’s standard cancellation policy, all payments must be received on time.

EF’s standard cancellation policy*

– 150 days or more prior to departure: Full refund less the $95 non-refundable deposit, all non-refundable fees, Global Travel Protection, and a $300 cancellation fee.

– 149 to 110 days prior to departure: Full refund less the $95 non-refundable deposit, all non-refundable fees, Global Travel Protection, and a $500 cancellation fee.

– 109 to 45 days prior to departure: Full refund less the $95 non-refundable deposit, all non-refundable fees, Global Travel Protection, and 50% of the program price.

– 44 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued.

*Travelers who purchase a Global Travel Protection plan have the opportunity to cancel the trip until 60 days prior to departure due to reasons not covered by the insurance underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company and have the option to rebook to another EF Educational Tour within 30 days of such cancellation. Traveler is responsible for finding a new tour, and final placement is based on availability. Such tour needs to take place within 180 days from cancellation, and any difference in price will be covered by the traveler (nonrefundable fees from the original tour will not be put toward the rebooked tour). This benefit is not an insurance provided by United States Fire Insurance Company. See EF Booking conditions for more information.

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December 1	Round 1 deadline for girls and references to complete applications
December 7	Round 1 deadline for home council to submit approval survey
December 21	Round 1 acceptance/rejection/waitlist notices all sent out (last date)
January 11	Round 1 participants’ deposits due to event hosts
February 15	Round 2 deadline for girls and references to complete applications
February 22	Round 2 deadline for home councils to submit approval survey
March 4	Round 2 acceptance/rejection/waitlist notices all sent out (last date)
March 18	Round 2 participants' deposits due to event hosts