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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 other cultures, 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
Choose Your Own Adventure

An unknown adventure awaits you on our first ever Choose Your Own Adventure Trip. You and your co-travelers will choose the destination, plan all the activities, make the arrangements, and then we’ll hit the road the following morning.

Age levels: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador 

Trip cost: $350

Dates: January 14-January 17, 2022

Coordinators: Gena Alvarez and Sherry Wolfe

The Ultimate Harry Potter Experience (FULL)

This trip is full. Please see our list of upcoming trips to select a new destination. 

Get ready for The Ultimate Harry Potter Experience—a once-in-a-lifetime 11-day trip! Our journey is packed with exciting destinations such as Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade at Universal Studios Orlando.

We will visit treasured areas in Scotland, tour Warner Brothers London, and explore additional filming locations around England! Let’s have tea at the Elephant House Café, relax on the real Hogwarts Express, and enjoy several fascinating adventures together. Be sure to pack your wand, robe, and other Harry Potter memorabilia for our magical wizarding adventures!

Age Levels: Senior, Ambassador

Dates: June 5-June 16, 2021

Coordinators: Gena Alvarez and Sherry Wolfe

Trip cost: $4,750. $300 Deposit due by October 1, 2020 and final payment due January 1, 2021.

Washington, D.C.
More information coming soon!

This trip is being planned for Summer 2023.

Coordinator: Patricia Hayes Workman

Estimated cost: $2000

Savannah, Georgia
More information coming soon!

This trip is being planned for Summer 2022 in conjunction with QuestFest.

East Coast Adventure (FULL)

This trip is full. Please see our list of upcoming trips to select a new destination. 

This adventure includes all four Disney World Theme Park, Disney Water Park, Universal Studios and other Orlando attractions!

Dates: June 10-22, 2022

Age level: Entering Cadette, Senior, and Ambassadors

Trip Coordinator: Melanie Brothers

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

Check back soon for upcoming chaperone opportunities. 

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 her troop and chaperones, she'll create a plan and prepare for an amazing trip.

From local day trips to coast-to-coast treks, your girl will learn how to explore the country with Girl Scouts. To see what kind of trip best fits your girl, 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 

Girls who are 12 and older are eligible to go on a journey of a lifetime with Girl Scouts from across the country. These trips are hosted by the national Girl Scouts council (GSUSA), not Girl Scouts of Central Texas.

With over 30 different trips to choose from, girls are able to visit the places of their dreams. Italy, Costa Rica, or Mongolia are just a few of the destinations girls can apply to, and they can apply for up to four trips in a year!

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.

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