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It's not too late to apply for a destination! Check online for the 2010 destinations accepting "late" applications. Some of the destinations will be accepting applications after the Feb. 16 date depending on whether the event is full or not. The website has been updated to reflect the destinations that are full. Destinations are great opportunities for Older Girls to gain confidence, develop leadership skills and are a unique learning experience. Please let your girls know about these great opportunities, you don't want them to miss out!

If these trips look fun to any girls in your troop, remind them they can use their Cookie Bucks on them. Their hard work during cookie sales can go towards the cost of the destination.   What a goal to set - selling cookies today, could allow you to explore the rain forest in Costa Rica tomorrow!

Does the idea of going somewhere new, doing something different and meeting people from everywhere you can imagine sound like fun? If so, a Girl Scout destination will allow you to do just that! And now GSSA is offering you the chance to receive a scholarship to help make your travel dreams a reality.

We will award scholarships to two Girl Scouts to attend GSUSA Destinations in 2010. Thanks to the Barbara Gilewicz Travel Scholarship Fund and private donors, we are able to offer one $1,000 and one $500 scholarship to deserving Girl Scouts. Applicants must be 14-18 years old and registered for the 2009-2010 membership year. Visit the Girl Scout destinations Web page www.studio2B.org/destinations for trip descriptions, current offerings and applications.

A volunteer committee will award scholarships based on a girl's desire and suitability as determined by her application package. Completed applications, references, and essays must be submitted to Mary Anne Brutkiewicz in the Mobile Service Center by November 9, 2009, for consideration. Those awarded will be notified within 10 days. Assignment of scholarships is contingent upon receipt of sufficient quality applications and acceptance to the destination.

When: July 10-19, 2009

For more information:

Visit http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/event_details.asp?eventid=393

for a complete description of the event, costs, and application procedures or contact Rea de la Cruz, rdelacruz@girlscoutssdi.org or (619) 610-0739.

Submit applications to Mary Anne Brutkiewicz by February 27 at mbrutkiewicz@girlscoutssa.org.

There are still great destinations available for 2009. The destinations that are not marked FULL on the National Girl Scouts website are accepting late applications. The "late" application deadline is February 16.  Please share these travel opportunities with your girls.

Here's the link to the destinations website:

http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/event_list.asp?catid=0

 Destinations timeline:

 Feb. 16             "Late" applications received by event sponsors

 Mar. 2              All additional applicants notified of their status

 March 16         All "late" applicants' deposit due to event sponsors

                        (Please note that there might be some destinations that

                        will extend the deadline if the event is not FULL)

Many of the destinations will be accepting applications after the Feb. 16 date depending on if their event is FULL or not. The destinations website will be updated to reflect the changes. Please share these destination opportunities with your girls. We have some destinations that were advertised late such as Wyoming's Wildlife Wonders and G.E.M.M. that have their own deadlines for receiving applications.

The Hawaii Adventure destinations event has spaces available!

Hawaii Adventure

Camping, Kayaking, and Snorkeling on the Big Island

This adventure is designed to highlight one of the most naturally beautiful regions in the country, allowing a diverse, up-close and personal Hawaiian experience.

Now is your chance to visit beautiful Hawaii. You and thirteen other adventurers will learn about hydrology, hike to waterfalls, visit a local school, swim, snorkel and explore underwater ecosystems. Discover geology, volcanology and ecosystem ecology, walk through a lava tube and view flowing lava, and much more. Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Stay in comfortable lodges and enjoy tent camping on this program.

Applications must be received by Feb. 13, 2009 to Mary Anne Brutkiewicz at mbrutkiewicz@girlscoutssa.org.  

Get more info and download the application at http://www.studio2b.org/escape/destinations/event_details.asp?eventid=463