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Travel

Every Girl Scout deserves a chance to see the world! Whether you’re exploring your own neighborhood, going on an overnight camping trip, or flying across the globe—you’re always expanding your horizon with Girl Scouts. 

NEW: Check out our travel partnership with Alaska Airlines to learn how your troop or group can save on your next travel adventure!

Extended Travel

If you are planning any extended travel (more than two nights), an Intent for Extended Travel form must be completed and emailed to travel@girlscoutsww.org (see timeline below). International travel should be submitted at least 12 months in advance.

  • June–September travel: Intent for Extended Travel form due November 1 
  • October–December travel: Intent for Extended Travel form due June 1
  • January–May travel: Intent for Extended Travel form due October 1

The Application for Extended Travel is step two of the travel application process. Applications are due on a rolling calendar based on your travel dates. Trips may be assigned alternate due dates at the discretion of the council program manager. 

  • June–September travel: final application due April 1
  • October–December travel: final application due September 1
  • January–May travel: final application due November 1

Travel applications for short trips (in-state and fewer than three nights) should be emailed to your service unit manager or volunteer support manager for approval at least one month prior to your date of travel.  

Late or incomplete submissions of applications may result in delayed or cancelled trips.

Learn more about our council's safety guidelines regarding program activities. 

Trips and Travel Progression

Volunteers without any travel experience probably aren't ready to shepherd a group of 12+ Girl Scouts through an airport. Likewise, not all Girl Scouts will approach travel with the same comfort level or ability to follow rules while away. Troop leaders, troop volunteers, and Girl Scouts must all start with small, local trips before working their way up to regional, national, or international travel. 

Every group is different and has unique experiences, but there is a standard trip and travel progression for all Girl Scouts to follow. You can view Girl Scouts of the USA's Travel Progression Chart for a reference of this progression.

Please Note: Regional travel for Juniors is defined as travel to the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho.

Travel Resources

From your first day trip to a multi-week trek through Peru, these handy checklists will help you fill out all the correct forms for your next Girl Scout getaway!

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  • Trip Action Plan
  • Domestic Travel Emergency Plan Summary
  • International Travel Emergency Plan Summary
  • Non-Commercial Rental Property (AirBnB or Similar) Site Safety Checklist
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  • Travel Application for Short Trips
  • Intent for Extended Travel Application
  • Application for Extended Travel
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  • Ways to Travel as an IRM

NEW: Alaska Airlines Group Travel Discount

To continue encouraging Girl Scouts to expand their horizons and seek out travel adventures, we're thrilled to announce a new travel partnership with Alaska Airlines! This partnership will provide a discounted rate on group bookings of ten or more tickets beginning on March 1, 2024, for a two-year period.

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All group bookings will be made via Alaska Airlines Groups Desk.

Please reference the contract ID GF45 when contacting them.

You can contact the Alaska Airlines Groups Desk to make your booking by phone or email using the contact information listed below.

Alaska Airlines Group Desk
Email: Group.Desk@Alaskaair.com
Phone: 1(800) 445-4435

Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time
Saturday: 7:30 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time
Closed on Sunday

Council Trips

Note: We are looking for one additional adult trip advisor for each of the following travel opportunities. These are not caregiver/Girl Scout trips, and caregivers of travelers will not be selected for these roles. Apply Now »

Savannah, Georgia - Summer 2027

Experience the beauty and history of Savannah, Georgia—the birthplace of Girl Scouting—with Girl Scouts in grades 6–10! This trip includes a two-day adventure to the Kennedy Space Center where Girl Scouts will participate in an astronaut training experience, plus experience landing and driving a Mars training vessel. 

Cost: $2,950 per person. Includes all airfare, lodging, meals, and activities. This trip is limited to 16 spots.

Travel meetings and money earning will take place in the southern counties (Thurston and Pierce).

Open to Girl Scouts ages 12–16 at time of travel. 

Email grpaxton5@gmail.com for more information!


Questions About Travel? Need Help Planning a Trip?

The travel support team is a group of dedicated and experienced Girl Scout volunteer trip advisors. If you'd like to reach out to them to connect with a travel coach, just let us know!

Check out travel workshops »


Destinations

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Girl Scouts ages 11 and older! Pack your bags full for life-changing experiences and make friends with other Girl Scout travel buddies from all over the country. Destinations Trip Options  


Volunteer-Led Girl Scout Trips

Looking for more travel options? Volunteer-led trips offer a variety of opportunities for individual Girl Scouts. Planning for these trips is youth-led, so Girl Scouts can design their dream travel experience.

Are you interested in helping with a volunteer-led council-wide trip? Contact our travel team for more information.


Scholarships

Scholarships are available to help you explore the world! Learn more about the Val Manuel Take Action Travelship.

 


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