Trips & Travel | Volunteer Essentials | Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

Ready for the ultimate adventure?

Whether your troop dreams of heading to one of our national parks, scoring seats to a Broadway play, checking out incredible Girl Scout history in Savannah, Georgia—or even traveling to a whole different country—you can help make it happen with these tools.

All group travel for Girl Scouts requires prior approval from council as well as meeting Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements.

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Once your plans are set, let us know you're on the GO!

Complete the Overnight Application to request approval prior to any troop/group travel that includes 1 or more overnights.GSSA Overnight Application

ALL Overnight Trip Applications must be submitted at least four weeks (28 days) prior to your event, or you will be charged the following late fee.

0-6 days prior to event - no approval is granted
7-13 days prior to event - $75
14-20 days prior to event - $50
21-28 days prior to the event - $28

The following items must be submitted at least two weeks (14 days) prior to the date of departure to avoid a $25 late fee.

List of all participants including tagalongs (non-registered members)
Itinerary - must include name, address and phone number of overnight location if not a GSSA property.

Reminder: Trips will not be approved if the following requirements are not met:

All participants MUST be registered.
All adults MUST have a current background check on file.
Troop leader should have a permission/health history form in troop notebook for all participants.

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Safety Activity Checkpoints (PDF)
Emergency Action Plan (PDF)
Girl Health & Permission Form (PDF)
Adult Health Form (PDF)
Transporting Girls & Driver Checklist (PDF)
First Aid Treatment Notification From (PDF)
Photo Release Form (PDF)

Travel Opportunities

Visit locations nationally and internationally - experience new cultures and make new friends with Girl Scouts!

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