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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 learning about cultures that aren’t your own, then Girl Scouts is the place for you!

How far will your Girl Scout experience go? That’s up to you!

Travel three different ways: Travel with girls from our council, with your troop, or through Girl Scouts of the USA destinations.

Council Travel

Girl Scouts within Central Texas will adventure together on national and global trips. Adult trip leaders will be there to help along the way, but the journey is all yours—from the sights you'll see to the food you'll eat!

Upcoming Council Trips

Grand Canyon

Join us for a high adventure spring break! Camp at Grand Canyon National Park and get up close and personal with views you’ve only seen in pictures. Girl Scouts will be hiking the Grand Canyon, rock climbing the Arizona red rock, and experiencing all the outdoor adventures Arizona has to offer. Whether you’re a beginner outdoor enthusiast or an avid adventurer, this trip is for you!

Grade levels: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador (grades 6-12)

Dates: March 11-18, 2023

Coordinator: Gabby Mayre

Trip cost: $1,025. $225 deposit due by November 11, 2022.

The Ultimate Harry Potter Experience

The Ultimate Harry Potter Experience: June 9–22, 2023

About the Trip

Join the Girl Scouts of Central Texas in traveling from Texas to Florida to the United Kingdom! Our Harry Potter journey is packed with exciting destinations, such as Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Florida. We will then jet across the Atlantic to tour the original sets at Warner Bros. London and explore other Harry Potter filming locations around the UK! Take tea at the Elephant House in Edinburgh and ride the actual Hogwarts Express through Scotland. Pack your wand and robe to enjoy these and other wizarding adventures.

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Who Should Apply?

Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12 or those who will have just graduated from 12th grade in summer 2023
Interests: Love of all things Harry Potter
Requirements: Able to walk outside for extended periods, including in hot temperatures
Equipment: Packing list will be provided after acceptance
Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in film, animation, writing, or other creative careers.

The Cost

Program fee: $4,750

The program fee includes airfare from Austin to Orlando to the United Kingdom. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to Austin, Texas.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $300. (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee.)

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Contact Info

Sherry Wolfe, travel@gsctx.org, (800) 733-0011

Phenom: 2023 Girl Scout Convention

Calling all innovators, problem solvers, phenoms, and doers (that’s you!). Ready to show the world just how phenomenal you are?

Gather with changemakers from acrss the country at the 2023 Girl Scout Convention hosted at Walt Disney World Resort, Florida. Get ready to spark new ideas, make friends, have fun, and create something incredible. There will be activities and demos in the Expo Hall, special guests, live performances, and much more.

Applications are now open to all Cadette, Senior and Ambassador members. Limited spaces are available.

Applications are due by September 7, 2023.

Grade Levels: Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador (grades 6-12)

Dates: July 19-23, 2023

Trip cost: If selected, the trip cost of $199 is due by September 30, 2022.

Applications are closed.

Azores Island Adventure

Azores Island Adventure: July 1-14, 2023

About the Trip

Experience the natural beauty of the Azores Islands as well as the culturally rich capital of Portugal, Lisbon. The trip will visit three of the nine islands: São Miguel, Faial, and Pico. Each picturesque island is distinctly different with magnificent landscapes, mouth-watering foods, and exciting outdoor activities to enjoy. Hike along volcanic calderas, take to the sea for a whale watching excursion, relax in thermal springs and warm oceanic pools, kayak in volcanic crater lakes, explore lava caves, and marvel at the highest mountain in Portugal, Mount Pico. With barely 5 percent of its land developed, the Azores are a must-see locale for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. After this amazing outdoor adventure, we will visit the beautiful capital of Portugal, Lisbon, to experience the history and culture that makes Portugal so special.

Who Should Apply?

Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12 or those who will have just graduated from 12th grade in summer 2023
Requirements: Able to walk outside for extended periods, including in hot temperatures
Equipment: Packing list will be provided after acceptance
Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in outdoor adventures, geography, and nature.

The Cost

$5,500 ($300 deposit due upon registration and final payment due December 1, 2022)

Contact Info

Coordinators: Gena Alvarez and Sherry Wolfe

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College Knowledge Road Trip

College Knowledge Roadtrip: July 31 - August 4, 2023

About the Trip

Through this hands-on Destination, you will get a detailed look into college admissions, prepare for the college-application process, and learn how to choose the right candidate schools for you. We will visit a variety of college and university campuses, speak to admissions officers and recruitment specialists to prepare for the application process, earn badges, and much more. The trip will also include a look at next steps after college acceptance, including financial aid and paying for college, choosing a major, and experiencing college life!

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This Destination is for all Girl Scouts who want to start planning for education beyond high school. Whether or not you plan to attend college in Texas, the skills and knowledge you’ll gain on this trip can be applied to the application process for any U.S. college!

Who Should Apply?

Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12 or those who will have just graduated from 12th grade in summer 2023
Interests: Planning for the future, road-tripping
Requirements: Open-mindedness, flexibility, and ability to walk for extended periods in hot weather
Equipment: Packing list to be provided after acceptance
Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for who are interested in education

The Cost

Program fee: $1,800

The program fee does not include airfare. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to Austin, Texas.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $250. (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee.)

Final payment due: March 1, 2023

Contact Info

Melissa Green, travel@gsctx.org, (512) 590-2387

Hawaii

More information coming soon! This trip is being planned for Summer 2024.

Colorado Rafting

More information coming soon! This trip is being planned for 2024.

Sweden

More information coming soon! This trip is being planned for 2024.

Important Resources

Financial Assistance

We believe every girl should have the opportunity to travel, and we’re here to help you figure out the best way to finance your trip.

Did your girl participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program or Fall Product Sales? Awesome! She can use those funds to help pay for the trip!

Girls can also apply for Financial Assistance and/or a Scholarship. Financial Assistance is based off of financial need and comes from a pre-defined budget. In most instances, girls will only receive a small fraction of their request and some applicants may receive no funding. In addition to applying for Financial Assistance, girls are encouraged to apply for one of the five $1,000 international scholarships or one of the five $500 domestic scholarships available this season.

Quick Facts

Dates and costs are subject to change based on interest and transportation costs.

Caregivers should note these are not "mom-and-me" events. Girl Scout travel encourgages girls to explore their independence in a safe environment. If you would like to become a chaparone, please see the information below.

All trip costs must be paid directly to Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

Girls are eligible to use GS Program Credits, formerly known as Girl Scout Cookie Dough, for council trips.

Cancellation Policy

Refund amounts for council trips and destinations trips vary based upon the cancellation and departure dates. Deposits are not refundable.

A cancellation fee will be charged; this amount will increase as the departure date approaches. Any portion of a Girl Scout's trip fee that has been spent will not be refunded. For complete details, please review the Council Trip and Destination Cancellation Policy (PDF).

Become a Chaperone

Currently accepting application for Ultimate Harry Potter Experience, Japan, Grand Canyon Backpacking, Azores Island Adventure, and College Knowledge Road Trip.

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Interested in chaperoning one of our awesome trips?

Chaperones will challenge and empower girls through travel to cultivate their cultural competencies. They will help girls learn a wide range of practical life skills, advance their sense of self, and ultimately build memories and friendships with other Girl Scouts!

Ideal volunteers will have a passion for travel, previous travel experience, trip specific knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively with other chaperones and the trip leader. Chaperones are not required to be committee members or trip leader. This volunteer position requires individuals to apply for each trip they would like to chaperone. The term begins once they are selected as a chaperone and concludes after the trip has occurred. Chaperones will be required to complete trip-specific training once their term begins. Chaperones should be prepared to cover the full or partial per person cost to attend the trip.

Troop-Organized Travel

Girl Scout troops can also travel as a group. Together, with their troop and chaperones, Girl Scouts will create a plan and prepare for an amazing trip.

From local day trips to coast-to-coast treks, learn how to explore the country with Girl Scouts. To see what kind of trip best fits you, check out the Girl Scouts Guide to U.S. Travel.

If you're a troop leader, please review the necessary steps and training through Volunteer Essentials for travel and destination.

Destinations

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Push past your comfort zone by applying for a trip on your own, and make friends from all over the country as you travel with new Girl Scout friends. There’s a unique, life-changing experience for everyone.

Calendar Overview

May 1	2022 and some 2023 Destinations are posted on the GSUSA travel page.
June 15	On-time Destinations applications and two references are due. *Applications submitted after this day will not qualify for any GSCTX financial aid.
July 1	Once the host council, Girl Guide Association, or private organization notifies you of your acceptance into the program, notify the Girl Scouts of Central Texas Travel Team.
August 1	Deposits due for girls accepted on a Destination.
Aug - Oct	Rolling application period.

Additional Resources

Financial Assistance

If you are accepted to a trip and qualify under the council guidelines you can apply for Financial Assistance or a Scholarship. Financial Assistance is based off of financial need and comes from a pre-defined budget. In most instances girls will only receive a small fraction of their request and some applicants may receive no funding. In addition to applying for Financial Assistance, girls are encouraged to apply for the five $1,000 international scholarships, and up to five $500 scholarships, available this season.

Private Destination Resources

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Let's go! Learn more.

	Dates and costs are subject to change based on interest and transportation costs.
	Caregivers should note these are not "mom-and-me" events. Girl Scout travel encourgages girls to explore their independence in a safe environment. If you would like to become a chaparone, please see the information below.
	All trip costs must be paid directly to Girl Scouts of Central Texas.
	Girls are eligible to use GS Program Credits, formerly known as Girl Scout Cookie Dough, for council trips.