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Extended Trips

What is a Trip?

Taking a trip is progressive and starts with a simple trip during a regularly scheduled meeting time and can end with international travel.

An extended troop trip is any trip longer than two nights and/or out of New England. The New England states are ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI

Where can you go?

Anywhere - Here are where some other troops have gone.
London - London Dungeon,
Stonehenge, Tower of London, Harrods.
Washington D.C. - Tour of the Capitol, Holocaust Museum, Memorials, Ford Theater.
NY, NY - Central Park, Statue of Liberty,Ground Zero, Broadway, Empire State Building,Time Square, the Metropolitan Museum, SoHo and much more.

Types of Trips

1. A simple overnight no longer than 2 nights in New England.

Form Needed: Group Trip/Activity Alert
Form Submitted: 2 weeks prior
Form Submitted to: Service Unit Manager

2. A trip that is more then 2 nights and/or out of New England within the United States..

Start with this document explaining trip guidelines
Form Needed: Extended Trip Application
Form Submitted: 6 months prior
Additional Form Needed: Travel Checklist
Form Submitted to: Laura - Bedford Service Center

3. A trip that is more then 2 nights and/or out of the United States.

Form Needed: Extended Trip Application
Form Submitted: 1 year prior
Form Submitted to: Laura - Bedford Service Center

4. If your group is planning long-term, more than a year out for a trip within the United States and wants to keep money in your account.

Form Needed: Intent to Travel
Form Submitted: 1 year prior
Form Submitted to: Laura - Bedford Service Center

5. If your group is planning long-term, more than two years out for an international trip and wants to keep money in your account.

Form Needed: Intent to Travel
Form Submitted: 2 years prior
Form Submitted to: Laura - Bedford Service Center

Stuff to Know

Whether you want to spend a few nights in the White Mountains, visit Savannah and the Birthplace of Girl Scouting, or really get adventurous and head to a different country, here is some stuff you need to know!

In order to do any additional money earning activities for your trip, you must participate in the council sponsored Cookie Sale Program and also have a trip form on file in the council office.

FAQ's

Q. Isn't a troop trip and a destination the same?

A. A troop trip is taken and planned by the troop. A destination is offered by GSUSA and provides the opportunity for independent travel.

Q. Are there travel limitations?

A. Feel free to travel throughout the world. It should be a place where your troop feels comfortable and safe visiting.

Q. What if a parent has concerns about a trip?

A. Before making official trip plans, it is advisable to conduct a parent meeting.

Q. My troop is thinking about going white water rafting, are there restrictions we should know?

A. Before participating in any activity, please refer to Safety-Wise under program standards for info.

Q. Who approves money earners?

A. Your regional office does.

Q. How can we afford to go on a trip?

A. You should start by planning in advance, so you have ample time to save for the trip. You may want to participate in the council sponsored sales and do money earners to help earn additional income. Click here for more info from GSUSA money earning.

Special Offerings on Travel

Greetings from Hostelling International USA, Eastern New England Council (ENEC)!

I wanted to take this time to thank you for helping us spread the word about hostelling here in New England. As a result of your support and promotion of our educational/recreational programs, WE ACCOMMODATED OVER 950 GIRL SCOUTS AT OUR BOSTON AND CAPE COD HOSTELS IN 2004-05. Here is what “Marianne and GSHC 7132” had to say about their August 2005 stay at our Mid Cape hostel:

"Thank you so much for your hospitality, helpfulness and warmth during our stay at the Hostel in June.
Everything about the experience surpassed my personal expectations and I feel the same is true for the
scouts, as well as my co-leaders. Thanks especially for all the hand-holding during prep time - it really
made our trip fabulous."

This year, we will continue our great Studio 2B programs! In collaboration with GSUSA, ENEC has THREE STUDIO 2B GETAWAY PACKAGES FOR GIRL SCOUTS. For more information on these packages click the links to the right, or send an email to groups@usahostels.org. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ENEC AND HOSTELLING BY SHARING THIS
INFORMATION WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES, VOLUNTEERS AND GIRLS as they plan activities for the year. You can also visit www.capecodhostels.org and www.bostonhostel.org to read more about us. Thank you!

HI-Martha's Vineyard
HI-Mid Cape
HI-Nantucket

StudentsLive Program

Enjoy the Theatre and New York City? Here's an opportunity for you. StudentsLive has partnered with GSUSA to offer Girl Scouts from all round the United States the change to participate in several of their workshops. For current programs view their flyer here.