Destinations 2009-2010
The world is open to you...
...and through Girl Scouts, you can explore it! Welcome to Destinations, a program that helps girls travel and explore the world! Through Destinations, girls can travel within their state or country, or go abroad to different nations!
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Hi Everyone,
We are enjoying a lovely dinner at Arenal in the shadows of the volcano it is actually glowing. The girls want me to tell you that they love you, they are having fun, thanks for sending them and they don’t want to come home.They also enjoying spending money on souvenirs. Today we toured a chocolate plantation and worked off our taste testing by hiking 2 miles to the top of the volcano in the rain! :) I have included a picture so you can share in our fun. More soon!
Angie, Jen and Girls
Costa Rica trip, July 2009 |
2010 Destinations Information Packet
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What are “destinations”?
A “destinations” event is any travel experience, regardless of distance or length of time, which provides girls ages 11-18 with an opportunity to expand her personal experience beyond her everyday scope.
Girl Scout destinations Online
Girl Scout destinations 2010 is totally online. All destinations events will be posted on the Girl Scout website within the Escape section (www.studio2b.org).The website will not only contain information about all of the national and international destinations choices, but it will also contain additional travel information including:
- The application and reference forms, which you can download
- Tips for writing the application essays
- Tips for choosing a personal experience
Questions?
GSCBC, Inc. Teen Leadership and Travel Pathway Manager:
Renee Naughton
302-456-7150 or 1-800-341-4007, ext. 7186
Rnaughton@cbgsc.org
A general timeline for the selection process for 2010:
| November 2, 2009 |
All early applications are due to GSCBC, Inc. by 4:30 pm. |
| Thanksgiving, 2009 |
All applications are enroute to event sponsors from the applicants’ home councils. |
| December 1, 2009 |
All “early” applications are received by event sponsors. |
| January 15, 2010 |
Applicants are notified of their status.
Participant's status is reported to GSUSA by event sponsors. |
| February 1, 2010 |
All deposits holding a participant’s spot are due to event sponsors for “early” applications. |
| February 15, 2010 |
“Late” applications are received by event sponsors. |
| March 1, 2010 |
Additional applicants are notified of their status.
Participant's
status is reported to GSUSA by event sponsors. |
| March 15, 2010 |
All “late” applicant’s deposits are due to event sponsors.
Selection process is closed and ended. |
More Information from GSUSA
Congratulations to the following Teens who enjoyed Destinations in 2009:
Christina M. (New Castle, DE) – Costa Rica
While in Costa Rica, Christina lodged in the very heart of the rainforest! Imagine the sights and sounds of the toucans and howler monkeys! She enjoyed hiking the skirts of the majestic (and active) Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining high above Lake Arenal, and taking salsa lessons! Christina was also able to relax in the area’s mineral pools, visit beautiful beaches in Punta Leona, and ride an outrigger canoe into the ocean. Before returning home Christina and several Costa Rican Girl Guides found time to do a service project and learn games from each other.
Caitlyn N. (Wilmington, DE) – Timbers Trek: Sailing (Michigan)
Caitlyn put her skills to the test as she set sail on the picturesque lakes of Northern Michigan during her sailing trip. Caitlyn learned nautical terms while learning the ins and outs of a Lightning Sail boating, helped plan a three night sailing trip to an island on the lake, and practiced "Leave No Trace" camping. She also had the opportunity to challenge herself on the Tango Tower and high ropes course, played at the lake and went sightseeing in downtown Traverse City.
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