Travel | Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa

See the world with Girl Scouts!

When Girl Scouts travel, they learn important skills, make lasting memories, and build lifelong friendships.

Girl Scouts love to travel, from the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. Where can you go? Experience the unique and dynamic cultures of Peru, learn Girl Scout traditions and history in Savannah, or have an exciting outdoor adventure in Belize! There are travel options to suit every Girl Scout.

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

GSGI Council Trips

New opportunities will be listed here when available.

GSUSA 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.

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You can apply this year for trips in the current year or the following year! That gives you time to set goals, participate in money-earning activities, and apply for scholarships. Destinations are available for girls ages 11 to 18.

Visit Girl Scouts USA’s Destinations site to see all the amazing Destinations trip options.
Complete the online application form. You're welcome to fill out the form up to four times for four different choices of Destination. If you are selected for more than one, you may choose your favorite or attend them all. Before you jump into the online form, prepare yourself by finding three unrelated references and complete the application worksheet. The online application must be completed all at one time. You won't be able to go back to the application or make changes later.
Earn money for your Destination by participating in Fall Product and Cookie programs and fundraising. Be sure to follow all Money Earning Project guidelines.

Email info@gsiowa.org with any travel questions.

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To ensure all Girl Scouts have access to such a unique travel opportunity, GSGI is excited to participate in GSUSA’s D-Pass program!

The D-Pass is a grant, awarded to GSGI, to support girl travel on GSUSA Destinations, with a focus on girls in need. The grant financially supports girls who otherwise would not be able to attend a Destination and helps to ensure diverse representation in Destinations. Think of the D-Pass like financial aid for travel!

Guidelines

Funding is for registered members of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa only.
Funding can only be used for Destinations (cannot be used for Council Travel, troop travel, travel to National Council Session/Convention, or for any other council-sponsored trips).
Girl Scouts applying for funding must have already been admitted to a Destination.
Each girl awarded should also demonstrate a willingness to contribute through participation in money-earning activities (through product sales such as the Cookie Program, other money-earning activities, or personal money-earning).
Once funding decisions are made, applicants will be notified via email.
If unable to attend the Destination, the applicant will notify GSGI, and the Destination sponsor immediately to request a refund.

Reporting Requirements

Applicant must complete a D-Pass Grant Girl Response Form and submit a picture from their Destination to GSCI by September 1, 2024.

Looking for information on Troop Travel? Check out Planning Activities and Events in Volunteer Essentials!

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Girl Scout Travel

See the world with Girl Scouts!

GSGI Council Trips

GSUSA Destinations

Guidelines

Reporting Requirements