Specialty Courses

Travel

See the Country

Prerequisite: Out and About

Are the girls in the troop/group ready to spread their wings and stretch beyond the local tourist attractions? Do they want to travel to nearby areas? Do they want to travel across the country? This fun-filled, hands-on course will teach Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors, as well as their advisors, how to maneuver the paperwork and planning process. Topics covered are trip planning and how to best prepare girls and adults to travel throughout the United States. This course prepares girls and adults for traveling around the United States as they are ready.

Course length: 3 hours


See the World

Prerequisite: Out and About

This course is designed for those who are planning to travel beyond the United States' borders. The course will look at the essentials of traveling with a group of girls through airports, getting passports, and what forms are needed with GSUSA and with World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). Participants will practice planning the trip, considering meals, transportation, and accommodations. Please note that Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to attend this training with their troop volunteer.  

Course length: 3 hours


To schedule a travel course training, please contact Jane Bielefield at jbielefield@gsofct.org or (203) 239-2922, ext. 3616.