Exploration - The Girl Scout Guide To Global Travel
2011 EditionThe Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel
Table of ContentsYou Could Be in for a Shock. 25Trip Planning at a Glance. 04Checkpoint: 3–8 Months. 2618–24 Months Prior to Trip.056–12 Weeks Prior to Trip.27Your Journey as a Globetrotter. 05Get Down to Details. 27Trip-Planning Timeline. 06Know About the Dough. 28Checkpoint: 18–24 Months. 08Checkpoint: 6–12 Weeks. 3012–16 Months Prior to Trip.094–6 Weeks Prior to Trip.31Earnings and Savings for Your Trip. 09Pack Like a Pro. 31Your Adult Network. 12What’s Up with You?. 32The You Factor. 14Checkpoint: 4–6 Weeks. 33Checkpoint: 12–16 Months. 15On Your Trip.348–12 Months Prior to Trip.16Be a Savvy Traveler. 34Build Your Itinerary. 16Stay Safe. 35Go Girl Scout Green!. 17Journal Your Heart Out. 36Fit to Travel?. 19Global Advocate. 37Checkpoint: 8–12 Months. 21Home, Sweet Home.383–8 Months Prior to Trip. 22Reverse Culture Shock. 39Culture Quest. 22Make a Difference in the World. 41Crossing Cultures. 24Where You’re Going, Where You’ve Been. 43Girl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelWorld, Here You Come.03Page 2
World, Here You ComeThere’s a world outside your window,just waiting for you.Now is your chance to explore new places and cultures, sample food andlanguages, and be the person you aspire to be. Make your way around theglobe one trip at a time with Girl Scout travel. Just by reading Exploration:The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel, you’ll already be on the road tochanging your life forever.One of the best parts of going on an international trip with Girl Scouts is thatyou’ll share the excitement and passion of your travels with others by creatinga Take Action project inspired by your experiences.Plan and make decisions about your trip—location,purpose, cost, and itinerary.Discover your inner strength, your values, and new skillsas you look at the world from different points of view.Connect with others by working together towards a goal.You’ll develop healthy relationships, feel a connection tothe community you’ll be visiting, and share your trip withfamily, friends, and neighbors in your own community.Have an amazingly crazy good time, and a meaningfulone, too. You’ll feel empowered to Take Action onsomething you care about, whether it’s in the placeyou’re visiting or in your own backyard. You’ll want yourTake Action plan to truly make a difference by effectivelysustaining itself long after you’ve moved on.Girl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelConsider Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel your step-by-stepmanual to exploring the world. Whether you choose a Girl Scout destination(trip exclusively designed for Girl Scouts) or travel with your Girl Scout group,the Girl’s Guide is like having your own personal travel agent. It provides thestructure, timeline, tips, and to-do’s to start your adventure. Since travel anddestinations information is updated on the Girl Scout Web site regularly, besure to bookmark www.girlscouts.org/travel for important announcementsand current details.Page 3
ProgressTrip Planning at a hoose Your LocationDevelop the Purpose of Your TripBrainstorm Trip Details3-83-8MonthsMonths6-8Weeks12-16MonthsCreate a BudgetPlan Money-Earning ProjectsBuild An Adult NetworkCheck Your R (Readiness) QuotientBuild Your ItineraryFocus on Team BuildingDetermine Your Fitness LevelGet Travel Documents in Order3-8MonthsDefine Your Own CultureExplore the Culture You’ll Be VisitingKnow How to Deal with Culture Shock6-12WeeksFinalize Itinerary DetailsCheck PaperworkConfirm PlansOn YourTripBack atHomeYour progressis shown here!Track yourself throughoutthis guide by using this key.4-6WeeksPack SmartTake Inventory on YouOn yourtripBe Safe and SavvyJournal Your Heart OutBe a Global AdvocateBack athomePage 4Reflect on Your TripGet Back into the GrooveSpread the WordTake ActionGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel8-12Months4-6Weeks
Progress18–24 Months Prior to r Journey as a GlobetrotterStart planning your dreams right now! Want to backpack in Switzerland? Be part of aconservation project in the Galapagos? Learn about dolphins in Honduras? The very first itemon your to-do list is to think about where you want to go. Get excited about the details of the trip.Traveling with your Girl Scout group? Start with a kickoff meeting so everyone gets a chance tovoice her ideas.Give Your Trip a PurposeWhat do you want to get out of your trip?This can be as broad as learning aboutanother culture or as specific as exploringa particular language, the arts, environment, an historical event, or a social issue.Your purpose will guide where you go andwhat you do.Location ScoutResearch countries you’re interested invisiting. If you’re traveling with a group,encourage everyone to gather information,then hash it out democracy-style. Everyone gets a chance to make a case for herlocation. Then make a decision as a team.ItineraryOnce you have your location, pull togetherideas for an itinerary—a detailed outlineof your proposed journey. Keep yourtrip’s purpose in mind as you determinewhere you want to go and when. See “8–12Months Prior to Trip” for tips on buildingyour itinerary.All in the TimingWhen is the best time to travel? Considercost, weather, and school, family, and/orholiday obligations. How long can you beaway? Consider the time it will take to earnand save the money you’ll need. Let yourfamily know of your big plans. You’ll alsoneed to designate an adult as your tripadviser, someone to guide and coach youthrough the big stuff. Need help selectingan adviser? Find more information on thisunder “Your Adult Network” on page 12.serkaMalDe6-8Weeks& BreakersTo participate in a Girl Scout international tripyou must: Be a registered Girl Scout (Cadette or older)Travel as/with a groupHave at least two accompanying adults on your tripHave prepared for an international trip by takingshorter trips with your group(Girl Scout Progression) Get approval from your Girl Scout council Submit all the required forms to your councilTrip Tip:On YourTripBack atHomePage 5is the perfectt Travel LogtThe Girl ScouThe Girl ScouExploration:toniossansepcomse it to asbal Travel. Ut planGuide to Glord importancore,erelav.traexperiencesyourself asflect on yourredantos,tsptening noing promfilled with writ.t for your tripThe journal issedine perfect ms.thutoinscuirlyo.gtwge: wwe travel log atDownload thwn journal.ouryotecreaorg /travel or4-6WeeksGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelThe TravelersWho’s going? Does everyone have thetime and commitment needed forplanningand money-earning? Planning and preptime can be anywhere from one to twoyears or longer.3-8Months
ProgressTrip-Planning sA visual timeline that shows the steps leading to yourdeparture date is a handy tool. It can help you plan,accomplish goals, and gauge the time leading upto your exciting departure.Use the timeline below to chart your adventure—or create your own. Be sure toadd important dates to your timeline: the benchmarks and smaller tasks you’llneed to complete to accomplish your goals. Copy it, decorate it, enlarge it—dowhatever you need to keep yourself on task. Post it on a wall or locker or set it asyour opening page when you turn on your computer. Place it somewhere you’llsee Months8-12Months3-8MonthsOn YourTripBack atHomeGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelPage 6
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Progress12–16 Months Prior to Your ey Makes YOU Go Round the World3-8MonthsBefore you go money-earning crazy, you’ll need to know how much moneyyour trip will cost. Fill in the boxes below to create a budget. Remember tocheck exchange rates—the rate at which the U.S. dollar may be converted intoanother currency—when creating your daily expenses.6-8Weeks4-6WeeksTravel BudgetFoodEvent feesSouvenirs, giftstionLocal transportaMiscellaneouseyEmergency monAdmission feester, etc.)(museums, theaTotal rsion of thisage printable veuals.pendix for a full-p*Note: See the ap as well as a work sheet for individeetbudget work sh for You Help Yothe Co urself andmthe Sa munity atme Time!AMBack atHome Where are you going to stay? What will airfare cost? Will you be attending events? Are there registration costs? Will you sightsee? How much will you spend on museums,performances, etc.? How much will you need for food? Have you included personal expenses:souvenirs, film, post cards, gifts, etc.? How much for local travel: trains, buses, taxis, airportshuttle, etc.? What do you need for emergencies? Have you considered the cost of tips for tourguides, taxi drivers, etc.?Page 9assacalmost husetts Girl Scout spthentbottles ree years colleto redeem. Th cting cans annot onde actioly helped tn she talso coookvered t he environmhe fullent, buAustracost oftlia.her triptothink about this.Girl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelExpensesPassportAirfareLodging for Group On YourTrip
ProgressEarning & Saving for your Trip18-24Months12-1612-16MonthsMonths8-12MonthsNow that you have an idea ofhow much the trip is going tocost, how much do you needto earn?If you’re traveling with a group, decide how muchmoney each girl and her family can contribute.Then determine how much you can earn andcontribute on your own. What’s left is theamount you’ll need to raise through moneyearning projects.Here’s the cool thing about working on moneyearning projects: You’ll not only be working towardsyour trip, but you’ll be building skills like budgeting,goal setting, marketing, and working with customers. You’ll also learn good business practices you’llown forever!Cofor Earning Money Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie program Provide childcare at an event such as acommunity meeting or celebration dinner Pick up litter after sports events Organize a car wash Do face-painting at a neighborhood event Hold a can or bottle drive Teach dance or cooking Care for pets Create your own product or serviceLook around your community and note whatneeds there are to be filled and how theseneeds match up with interests the girls in yourgroup have.Money-EarningGuidelines3-8Months6-8Weeks Get council approval for allmoney-earning projects. Always check with your council beforerequesting funds from local organizations,foundations, or businesses. Imagine ifthey gave you 50 when your council couldhave gotten 5,000 if you had coordinatedthe request? Present travel plans to potentialcontributors—but leave the “ask” to adultsIn other words, share your excitementabout your goal, but let the adults askfor donations. Set up a group travel bank accountoverseen by a designated adult. Review the money-earninginformation on the GSUSA Website:www.girlscouts.org/program/gs central/money earning/4-6WeeksOn YourTripBack atHomeGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelEstablish a group goal. How much will your groupneed to earn together? Everyone needs to agreeon who does the work and who benefits. Forexample, what if someone decides not to travelwith the group after she helped earn money?How will money be managed? The group mustcreate a team agreement in advance. Be moneysmart. Consult with your adult adviser aboutways to keep money safe.ol IdeasPage 10
ProgressBeen There, Done l Scouts have traveled everywhere, so why not benefit from their experience?Here are ways Girl Scouts have earned money for travel:3-8Months6-8Weeks“I know of troops in small communities that havebig money-earniput onng dinners and breakfasts. The kesell tickets aheay is tod of time, so youonly buy enoughfeed those whofood toRSVP. Otherwise, you are out thefor extra food.”money4-6Weeks‘Jolly Jars,’ jars with“We made and soldto make cookies orlayered ingredientshot chocolate.”wherehich isw,nogys off.Oreso it paourse,,csefnOa.cop0. So, wcanssit on p rth about 1ct popoeplleo.”dgcno“Wee centans is w ors all year loas a fivbf pop choigllI am, heufngndage baiends aA garbrom frfsnatccollec“We run the town Father/Daughter SquareDance and Spaghetti Supper.”On YourTripBack atHomeGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global Travel“We sell rosesfor Mother’s Day. We partnerwholesaler whowith a flowersells us roses for 9 a dozen ansell them for 2d we0 a dozen. There is no out-of-pexpense, andocketwe get moneyfrom the customtime of the ordeer at ther. Then, we pickup and deliverflowers the dathey before Mother’sDay. The girls prnice boxes anepared each rose has a water vial onso they are realitsbase,ly fresh.”Page 11
ProgressYour Adult Your network of trusted adults includesyour parents or guardians, Girl Scout adviser,volunteers and council staff, friends or relativeswho have traveled, and others. Perhaps yourdoctor, teacher, or guidance counselor can offerinformation, hands-on help, or advice as well.Parental Buy-InBesides the group meeting, you’ll need to talkto your family individually. Review your council’sguidelines and qualifications for trips together.Talk to your parent or guardian about the trip—where you want to go, why, the cost, etc. Onceyou have their approval, use your timeline tokeep you moving full steam ahead, adding datesfor completing applications (for destinations),earning money, etc. Give yourself plenty of timeto get references and review your application.6-8Weeks4-6WeeksOn YourTripBack atHomeGirl Scouts of the USA Exploration: The Girl Scout Guide to Global TravelIf you want to go on a trip, you’ll have to partnerwith your adult adviser and let your parents orguardians in on your big plans. Once you havefigured out the trip basics, organize a meetingwith families and Girl Scout adults to discussdetails, timelines, and finances. Put a professionalspin on it by presenting your trip like a businessplan. Use PowerPoint, for example, to make aslick slideshow. Include your purpose, itinerary,budget, money-earning projects, and more.Consider holding family update meetings everytwo to three months.3-8MonthsPage 12
ProgressWheel of Chaperones18-24MonthsGirl Scoutvolunteergroup’sadviserWheel of ChaperonesOutside of giving you moral and financial support, you’ll need adultsto accompany you on your trip. These individuals might be Girl Scoutvolunteers, relatives, teachers, or someone completely different.Chaperones can have a big impact on your traveling experience,so make sure you have a say. Check with adults to make sureyou have the right number of adults for your group.Check out the Wheel of Chaperones. Think about each person(and add two of your own). What are the pros and cons ofhaving each person chaperone? Who do you think would makethe best chaperone? Consider age, travel experience, safety skills,temperament, level of responsibility, and familiarity with Girl el aveledfamily friendadd youridea here6-8WeeksGirl ScoutAlumnaadd youridea hereGirl Scout VolunteerGroup’s AdviserSchool Adviser/TeacherGirl Scout Alumna5 Things to look forin a Chaperone–Quality/CharacteristicSets a positive exampleHas prior traveling experience with girlsPotential chaperoneMaritza (a part-time volunteer with your group)She is a great role model.She’s been on local trips with our group before
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