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TRAVEL PATHWAY
GSWNY-U
Travel Pathway
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to
Understand the benefits of travel for girls
Know the GSWNY Travel Right Requirements for trips
Identify which paperwork is required for trips
Describe basic details about 2016 Council Sponsored
World Center Trip
Travel Pathway
Benefits of Travel for Girls
Girls develop self confidence
Girls learn leadership skills by planning, earning
money and venturing to new places
Girls gain cultural insight, an appreciation for
differences and similarities, and a broadened
perspective
Girls often consider travel as one of the most
exciting aspects of being a Girl Scout
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All events that occur outside the normal meeting time and place require
GSWNY Travel Right requirements:
Signed parent permission slips
Appropriate girl to adult ratio as indicated in Volunteer Essentials for events and trips. Any adult fulfilling the ratio must be an approved, registered volunteer. Among these adults:
One has completed Troop Essentials, Girl Scouting 101, and appropriate grade level training
One qualifies as a Troop First Aider
If you are arranging transportation, troop drivers are approved, registered volunteers
Health forms, permission slips and a first aid kit must be brought along on the trip
Leaders must review the Safety Activity Checkpoints for additional requirements
Notification of Service Unit Manager
In addition, some trips require additional paperwork and/or permission. All travel paperwork can be found at www.gswny.org.
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GSWNY Travel Right Requirements
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For trips within the US- Domestic Travel
use GSWNY Travel Guides
For trips outside the US- International Travel
use GSUSA Travel Guides
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
GSWNY’s Girl Guide to Travel
Trip Planning Guide
Worksheets
Money-Earning Ideas
How to Stay Safe
Packing Tips
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
GSWNY’s Adult Guide to Travel
GSWNY Travel Right
Requirements
Trip Planning Guide
Troop Travel Agreement
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
Planning Your Trip
9-12 Months Prior to Trip
Coach Girls Through – Charting their past travel experiences, choosing a travel location,
determining the purpose of the trip & working out general trip details
Leader – Become familiar with GSWNY policies & procedures for troop travel
6-9 Months Prior to Trip
Coach Girls Through – Budget planning & planning for money-earning
Leader – Provide families with info on the trip, get trip & money-earning approval from your GS
Council, recruit chaperones,
3-6 Months Prior to Trip
Coach Girls Through – Building the itinerary, preparing for safe travel and team building
Leader – Make final travel reservations, develop emergency plan, remind girls/families about
permission slips and health forms
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
Planning Your Trip
6-12 Weeks Prior to Trip
Coach Girls Through – Finalizing details, checking paperwork & confirming plans
Leader – Finalize itinerary& budget, complete all safety & risk management planning, inform
families of final details, collect all paperwork, complete other council requirements
4-6 Weeks Prior to Trip
Coach Girls Through – Packing appropriately and being savvy traveler
Leader – Complete collection of paperwork & confirm all reservations
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
Intent to Travel Form
Submit three (3) months in advance for
trips more than 250 miles from troop
meeting place or longer than 2 overnights.
Travel Pathway- Domestic Travel
Troop Travel Agreement
Submit 60 days prior to your trip
Travel Pathway- International Travel
Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel
Trip Planning Guide
Worksheets
Money-Earning Ideas
How to Stay Safe
Packing Tips
Travel Pathway- International Travel
Adult Guide to
Girl Scout Global Travel
Trip Planning Guide
Troop Travel Agreement
Travel Pathway- International Travel
Girl Scout Appendix
Use with Trip Planning Guides
Handouts
Forms
Travel Pathway- International Travel
Intent to Travel Form
Submit 24 months in advance
Travel Pathway- International Travel
Submit 18-24 months prior to your trip
Travel Pathway- Council Sponsored Trips
2016 Council Sponsored Trip
Three European cities. Two
WAGGGS Centers. One amazing
tour. Girl Scouts will experience
the best of both worlds as
incredible adventures take them
through the bustling streets of
London, Paris, and high up into
the Swiss Alps. At Pax Lodge
and Our Chalet, we’ll arrange for
girls to have special pinning
ceremonies - making their visits
forever memorable and
meaningful. http://girltrips.eftours.com/girl-scout-trips/video-
gallery.aspx?videoId=0BA2177DB55C4A74
Travel Pathway- Council Sponsored Trip
2016 Council Sponsored Trip
More information contact:
GSWNY Program Department