Your Passport to Travel
A destination is any experience, regardless of distance or length of time that provides girls 11-17 with an opportunity to expand her personal experience beyond her everyday scope. In other words traveling, adventures, exploring!

Experience the whimsical hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park or about striking urban symbols like the Statue of Liberty. Marvel at Alaskan huskies on a dog sledding expedition or laugh at the moon reflecting off the very first snow you've ever seen. Just think of the wonderful friends you'll make and all because you're a Girl Scout.

Girl Scout destinations, which are sponsored by local Girl Scout councils, Girl Guide associations from other countries, and Girl Scouts of the USA, are our way of giving girls 11-17 a chance to be part of the international community of girls. You'll gather together to have fun, build memories, and test your skills and talents. Events are open to any registered Girl Scout who is age 11 through 17 or a graduating high school senior.

Visit the destinations website for the latest information on Girl Scout destinations.

Applications
Make sure you check out all the possible destinations that might interest you. Challenge yourself! Think outside the everyday! You can apply for as many destinations as you choose. You must complete a full application for each event you choose to apply to. Print out two copies* of the reference form and ask two people who know how awesome you are to fill them out. You can use the same letters of reference for all of your applications. To ensure confidentiality, please make sure references are mailed directly to GSNWGL by the reference. *Some events require more than two letters of reference. Read the event description carefully.

Download the destinations application here. Send your application to: Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Attn: destinations, 3511 Camp Phillips Rd, Schofield WI 54476

Things to Know

1. Choose from many types of events. See what life is really like for an M.D. or camp in the green depths of the Costa Rican rainforest
2. You can travel anywhere from around the corner or around the globe
3. Check the site often — Getaway destinations are constantly being added
4. Don't be intimidated by the price. Many of the events are offered at reduced prices from what the public would be charged. Plus, you can apply for financial aid once you have been accepted
5. You also may use money earned from Product Programs (Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Program). If you have participated in both activities you may do additional money-earning activities throughout the year. Please refer to Safety-Wise and contact GSNWGL staff for further instruction

Want to Know More About destinations?
View a destinations slideshow here, visit the destinations website here, or contact Michelle Carr at mcarr@gsnwgl.org for more information.