Tips for Girls Traveling Alone
If a Girl Scout Cadette , Senior or Ambassador will be traveling alone during any part of a trip , use the opportunity to help her feel comfortable with and capable of being on her own . Always talk first with her parents to assess her maturity and ability to handle herself , and have them complete an emergency form . If she is flying , discuss the possibility of booking a nonstop flight to make her trip less stressful , and ask parents to contact the airline , which will make special arrangements for any unaccompanied minor . With the girl herself , develop a trip plan , discuss hotel security and safety , and talk about avoiding excess communication with strangers , not wearing a nametag , and avoiding exposing money or other items ( such as smartphones , iPads , and iPods ) that are attractive to pickpockets .
Reengaging Girls
The end of this trip doesn ’ t have to be the end of a girls ’ time with Girl Scouting . Some girls participate in Girl Scouting in all sorts of ways ; others are excited only about travel . What lies ahead for them — and for you ?
● Girls who have never been involved in any other way besides travel may be looking for longerterm opportunities closer to home . Younger Cadettes may want to participate in resident camp , while Seniors and Ambassadors — as well as older Cadettes — will want to hear all about upcoming events at your council .
● Girls who have traveled once tend to want to travel again . Be sure girls are aware that other travel opportunities , such as destinations , will exist for them in the years ahead . The great experiences they had on this trip may have prepared them for longer and more global trips in the future .
● Girls may want to hear about the Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards , which are opportunities for them to make a dramatic difference in their communities — and to have plenty to brag about with college admissions officers , too !
And what about you ? If you ’ re ready for more opportunities to work with girls , be sure to let your council know how you ’ d like to be a part of girls ’ lives in the future . Are you ready for a year-long volunteer opportunity with a troop ? Help organize an event ? Take another trip ? The possibilities are endless .
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund
To honor Juliette Gordon Low ’ s love of travel , of experiencing different cultures , and of making friends , Girl Scouts created the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund in 1927 . Today , this fund supports girls ’ international travel , participation in adult learning , and attendance at other international events — any event that fosters global friendships that connect Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 145 nations . Click here to find out more or to donate to the fund .