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Jun 7, 2021
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Travel to Orlando in 2022

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs We have moved the Florida trip to 2022! Please join us on a super fun, new adventure. All details are in the flyer linked below. Feel free to email your questions to girlscoutjody@gmail.com. Whole troops or individual Girl Scouts are welcome if they are sixth grade -twelfth grade (or just graduated) at travel time. Orlando_2022_flyer We want to hear how your girl is using her Girl Scout skills by taking initiative, caring

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May 3, 2021
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2022 Destinations: Applications Now Open

Have you heard of Girl Scout Destinations? They are the ultimate adventure for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors- and the perfect way to switch it up and explore after being stuck inside for so long! Applications opened May 1, 2021 for Summer 2022 trips. Ever wanted to hike the Swiss Alps? Kayak through Greek Islands? Eat your way through Italy? Backpack Costa Rica? Practice photography in picturesque California? With more than 20 trips to choose from, you’re sure to find on

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GSCO blog

Apr 17, 2021
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July 2022 Costa Rica Tour Interest Meeting

Submitted by Jordan Cadena Metro Denver Thornton Hello everyone! We are a local troop that has taken the leap to international travel! We have chosen to push our EF Costa Rica Tour from 2021 to July 2022, and have opted to accept additional travelers! Travelers only need to be age 11 by the time we tour. We are holding an informational Zoom meeting on April 23, 2021 at 7 p.m. EF Tours in connection with GSUSA offers girls many safe, educational, and cultural immersive tours!

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Learn About Traveling with EF Tours for Girl Scouts

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Feb 26, 2021
1 min

Learn About Traveling with EF Tours for Girl Scouts

Submitted by Kaela Brooks Metro Denver Denver At EF Tours for Girls, we believe that girls who travel the world become the women who change it. At an adult enrichment event on Thursday March 4, 2021 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., there will be a 20-minute presentation with time for questions. You will learn about safety and traveling with EF, how EF supports the Girl Scout Travel Progression, the steps to travel, and take a closer look at a few of the 20+ itineraries JUST for Girl Sc

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GSCO blog

Oct 25, 2020
1 min

GSCO Visits Costa Rica in 2021

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs We have had to cancel the 2021 Orlando trip at this time. However, we are still taking registrations for Costa Rica 2021, as it had been postponed and has new dates for June! I have plenty of space for this amazing trip. See below for the link to the flier for itinerary information and cost. I do NOT have adult spaces at this time unless there is a Girl Scout with a disability who needs additional care. *Please note that thi

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Awesome Girls Road to Global Travel: Junior Troop Series

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Oct 7, 2020
1 min

Awesome Girls Road to Global Travel: Junior Troop Series

Want to learn more about global Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding? About travel and other global opportunities? Join Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for an informative four-part, girl-led virtual series for Girl Scout Junior troops*! You’ll build cross-cultural knowledge as you learn all about our global movement, including five exciting places you can visit around the world called the World Centers, and participate in fun, globally focused activities. We’ll cover Girl Scouts’ “t

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GSCO blog

Aug 28, 2020
1 min

GSCO is Headed to Costa Rica in 2021

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs If your Girl Scout will be entering sixth – twelfth grade (or graduating) in June of 2021, then they can qualify to attend this trip! I am the main leader for this trip and Ms. Lauren from our troop is my second chaperone. If you have questions, please email Girlscoutjody@gmail.com. This is the trip we were going on in 2020, but needed to change based on COVID-19. ** This does NOT have to be your entire troop, so please shar

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Mar 6, 2020
1 min

Troop 43810 presents Florida 2021

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs Finally, I can offer troops a Florida 2021 trip! All details (I hope, lol) can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15oGp0JdcageoyCtu7UIHk8rEIkUtfclFg97CJYQUKkc/edit?usp=sharing Please make sure to read it through and save the date. Deposits can be made starting now. I know it seems sooo far away, but this gives us time to allow Girl Scouts to earn money and also the more that attend, the cost gets lower. Girls

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Look Wider for global friendships: Apply NOW for international travel grants

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Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Look Wider for global friendships: Apply NOW for international travel grants

In 2019, four young women attended the WAGGGS-sponsored Juliette Gordon Low World Seminar with support from Look Wider International Travel Scholarships. All four secured global connections at this prestigious convening – including cultural adventures and the opportunity to make friends for life. Older Girl Scouts and adult members (ages 12-30) who dream of traveling independently and meeting Girl Scout sisters around the world should apply! Awards range from $100 – $500 an

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Feb 7, 2020
1 min

An Opportunity of a lifetime

Submitted by Serenity C. Metro Denver Aurora Hello, My name is Serenity C. and I am 15-years-old. My troop has a question for you…Is your troop or your Girl Scout interested in traveling and will be age 11 by July of 2021? Well, we have an opportunity of a lifetime awaiting for you if the answer to any of these questions is yes 😉 My mom is working with EF Tours to host an all-inclusive ten day trip to Costa Rica in July of 2021. What makes this program special? Delve into an

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Join us on the GSUSA 2020 Destination to Morocco

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Nov 22, 2019
1 min

Join us on the GSUSA 2020 Destination to Morocco

Submitted by Lipica Shah New York City Girl Scouts USA is offering a summer 2020 Destination to Morocco co-chaperoned by two GSUSA National Volunteer Partners, Lipica Shah (NY) and Stefanie Argus (RI). This is the third international trip since 2018 to be chaperoned by trained and enthusiastic GSUSA volunteers, which makes this opportunity unique! Do you know a girl who will be between the ages of 14 – 18 this summer? She can have the ultimate adventure while traveling with o

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Girl Scout Destinations: Have a life-changing adventure next summer

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Nov 7, 2019
1 min

Girl Scout Destinations: Have a life-changing adventure next summer

Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassadors: On November 6, 2019, Girl Scouts of Colorado sent out an email encouraging you to apply for a Girl Scout Destination. Well, we had a little technology issue and the dates were wrong from the application submission deadline. Here is the correct information: Girl applications are due with completed references for Round 1 by December 1, 2019. We encourage girls to complete their application by November 15 to allow time for their refer

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Once in a lifetime trip to Costa Rica

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Sep 27, 2019
2 min

Once in a lifetime trip to Costa Rica

Submitted by Nicole Harmon Metro Denver Aurora Hello Girl Scouts, families, and friends, I have an amazing opportunity that I would like to share with your troops, girls, and parents … A nine day all-inclusive trip to Costa Rica. This trip gives opportunities for troops to delve into an ecological paradise, walk amid lush rainforests and beneath towering volcanoes in enchanting Costa Rica. Transport your troop deep into a misty cloud forest, get up close to the world’s most m

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Jump into your next great adventure: Destinations 2020 – 2021

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Aug 27, 2019
1 min

Jump into your next great adventure: Destinations 2020 – 2021

Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for girls 11 and older! Destinations bring together Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts from all over the country for amazing summer and winter adventures filled with nature, culture, service, art, science, and tons more! Any girl in grade 6–12 can apply. 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

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Elizabeth troop travels to Iceland

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Jul 30, 2019
1 min

Elizabeth troop travels to Iceland

Submitted by Lori Anderson Metro Denver Elizabeth Troop 40713 from Elizabeth just returned from a fantastic trip to Iceland! The Senior/Ambassador troop spent seven days in this beautiful country. They spent one day in the capital city of Reykjavik, then headed to camp at the Ulfljotsvatn Scout Centre. The next three days were on-site doing archery, rock wall climbing, team building games, obstacle courses (one over water!), canoeing and kayaking, hiking, and a campfire. They

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Girl Scouts to Costa Rica in 2020

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Jul 26, 2019
1 min

Girl Scouts to Costa Rica in 2020

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs There is still room for 7 or more Girl Scouts to attend an amazing trip to Costa Rica with me as the main leader! The girl should have completed fifth grade as a minimum (at travel time, so present fifth graders are encouraged to attend) to attend and all grades 6-12 are welcome! If you are completing 12th grade right before we travel, it can be your senior trip! There is even a way to earn some high school credit on this tr

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Join us at G.I.R.L. 2020

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Jun 26, 2019
2 min

Join us at G.I.R.L. 2020

G.I.R.L. 2020 will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida from October 21 – 25, 2020. Check out the newly released G.I.R.L. 2020 Troop Travel Guide. There are two amazing parts to G.I.R.L. 2020 and you will want to be there for both… One is the National Council Session, which is the movement’s triennial business meeting. This happens from Wednesday, October 21 – Friday, October 23. G.I.R.L.s can see “democracy in action” during this meeting, and

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Look Wider International Travel Fund: 2019 Recipients

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Jun 18, 2019
1 min

Look Wider International Travel Fund: 2019 Recipients

Congratulations to Girl Scout alumnae Kayleigh Cornell and Caroline Farmar! They were each awarded $500 from the RaeAnn & Richard E. Dougherty Look Wider International Travel Fund for 2019. Both will participate in The Juliette Low Seminar, the flagship leadership development event for the World Association of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides (WAGGGS). Kayleigh will travel to England, hosted by Pax Lodge World Centre in the Europe Region. Caroline will travel to Lebanon, hosted b

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May 30, 2019
1 min

2019 – 2020 D-Pass Grant recipients

Congratulations to these seven Colorado Girl Scouts who received a 2019 -2020 D-Pass Grant: Christine B. Jenaya R. Kaylee E. Summer G. Natasha C. Sadie S. Renata O. The D-Pass Grant is awarded to girls who are accepted to a 2019 – 2020 Girl Scout Destination and meet the qualifications. Girl Scout Destinations are the ultimate adventure for individual girls ages 11 and older. Girls can apply to participate in a life-changing experience with Girl Scouts from across the country

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Still room to explore Costa Rica

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Mar 22, 2019
1 min

Still room to explore Costa Rica

Submitted by Jody Clair Pikes Peak Colorado Springs If you or your Girl Scout will be entering 6th grade or higher at travel time in June of 2020, there is still room for you! Check out the amazing, educational itinerary by emailing Jody Clair at girlscoutjody@gmail.com. I am so excited we have eight people signed up at this time and would love to get to 14 or more! Please email me BEFORE registering with EF Tours. This story was submitted using the Share Your Stories form. Y

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