2023 Girl Scout National Convention
Girl Scout National Convention 2023: Orlando, Florida Thousands of Girl Scouts and their supporters will come together from around the world at the Girl Scouts National Convention, occurring July 18th through July 20th in conjunction with the girl program, Phenom by Girl Scouts, July 20th through 22nd, in Orlando, Florida. Hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA, the mega event will provide attendees with unforgettable experiences as they gain inspiration, tools to empower themselves, and the know-how to lead change in their communities—connecting with some of the most influential women in the world along the way. Don’t miss out on this amazing experience for your Girl Scout/Troop!
Planning With Your Troop Talk to your troop about the exciting prospect of attending the convention together to enjoy unforgettable experiences that will inspire and empower every Girl Scout to lead change in the world. They will meet incredible role models and work together to implement positive outcomes in their communities as well as their own lives. During this troop meeting, you’ll want to share the Girl Scout Guide to US Travel with your girls and co-leaders. This resource will give you a step-by-step guide to planning travel within the United States. GSMW recommends taking the quizzes on pages four and five to assess your troop’s readiness for travel to Orlando.
Travel Progression Recommendations With your troop and their families, discuss the necessity of money-earning and planning travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, and a trip to Disney World. GSMW encourages all travelers to follow the Girl Scout Travel Progression recommendations, so if your Girl Scout will be a Cadette or older by convention 2023, they will be ready for this epic Girl Scout trip. This type of trip is not recommended for Daisy, Brownie, or Junior troops—unless they are traveling with their family.
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