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 cultures, then Girl Scouts is the place for you. From a weekend getaway to an international excursion, we have travel opportunities to fit your experience!
Check out the Girl Scout Travel Progression Chart to make sure you're planning the right trips for your troop level.
Let Us Know You're On The Go!
Leaders, as soon as you decide to start planning a trip, read Volunteer Essentials for general guidelines and the Safety Activity Checkpoints to learn more about activities girls may want to participate in on their trip.
You'll need the following forms for your trip:
- Signed Activity Permission Form for each participant
- Completed Health History Form for each participant
- Accident/Incident Procedures - keep these in your First Aid Kit
- Accident/Incident Report Form - keep in your First Aid Kit
Volunteers who drive vehicles for Girl Scout trips must meet the following requirements.
- Age 21 or above
- be insured with the minimum amount required
- have a current driver’s license
- be a registered member of Girl Scouts with a completed background check
- Complete the Driver’s review form on an annual basis
Accidents and violation records will be reviewed by GSHS staff. A driving restriction may be placed on an individual prohibiting them from driving members on behalf of GSHS based on the number and severity of violations or accidents.
The primary volunteer in charge of a Girl Scout outing or trip should inquire with all drivers that they are volunteers, without a driving restriction, have a valid driver's license, and a current auto insurance policy. A Driver and Vehicle Information form must be completed by each driver and retained by the troop leader or primary volunteer. In addition, the Driver Review & Approval Form must be completed annually and submitted to your Membership Manager for approval.
The Activity Permissions Form and a Health History Form allow for regular troop trips/activities that are:
- Located within GSHS council jurisdiction
- Not exceeding 8 hours (including travel time)
- Not considered high risk activities as outlined in Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Trips/activities outside of these parameters require an additional and separate Activity Permissions Form that is specific to the trip/activity.
A completed Girl Scout Travel Approval Form must be submitted and approved by GSHS for all overnight activities.
Once your plans are set; Let Us Know You’re On the GO!!! Complete the Girl Scout Travel Approval Form and submit at least two weeks prior to your trip.
Don’t forget to plan in advance if you’re doing a high-risk or high-Adventure activity, and find out what you’ll need to make it an amazing and safe experience!! For trips longer than 2 nights, additional insurance is required and needs to be purchased through the council. Please see the Additional Insurance Request Form for more information. Not sure what insurance coverage you need? Check out this handy Insurance Plan Comparison Chart.
The Girl Scout Travel Approval form should be submitted when any trips are planned with the exception of traveling to GSHS program events. *Please note: Girl Scout Troops are not allowed to use Uber or Lyft services.
You can also check out these amazing resources to help you plan your trip; Girl Scout Guide to U.S. Travel and Global Travel Toolkit for International trips.
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Travel and Program Assistance
We never want financial restrictions to keep you from traveling the world, making new friends, or learning something new. If there is a council program, travel opportunity through our council or GSUSA destination, we want you to dream big! Check out our Travel and Program Assistance Request Form.
