destinations
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois understands that the cost of destinations can seem a bit intimidating and...that is why GSNI makes it a priority that our older Girl Scouts get to experience these events and trips
We have some great information that may be unfamiliar or seem impossible. Just ask questions if you have them, and we will work with you to make this experience happen, but if you use this information, you will be on your way to attending the Girl Scout destinations event of your dreams!
A Girl Scout is always prepared...Start planning now!
If you are even thinking about going on a Girl Scout destinations event start considering the costs now. Get started as soon as you think you might want to apply - even if you don't go on a Girl Scout destinations event this summer, you might go on one next year!
A Girl Scout is always prepared...Sit down and talk to your family about your destinations event
Here are some ways your family can help you with the cost your destinations event:
- Brainstorm money-earning ideas with you
- Help you sell more cookies this year
- Provide transportation so you can attend mre money-earning events
- Give you some of the costs of the destinations event as a birthday or holiday event
A Girl Scout is always prepared...Money Matters
Think about your savings account, how much of it you are willing to use for this experience. If you don't have any money in a savings account, don't worry, we have many other options for you.
Girl Scouts are known for our cookie sale and it is a prime opportunity for a Girl Scout teen to earn money for her Girl Scout destinations event. A Girl Scout teen can effectively explain her goals, dreams, and aspirations to inspire customers to buy cookies.
How about working? Have you thought about babysitting, cutting your neighbor's lawn in the spring/summer time, shoveling your neighbors driveway in the winter time, or getting a job part time? If you can earn money for your destinations event, do it!
There are lots of creative ways to fundraise.
Apply for GSNI Girl Scout destinations financial assistance
Any GSNI registered girl who has been accepted to her destinations event can apply! Financial assistance can help cover program fees and transportation costs for a Girl Scout destinations event.
GSNI understands the value of expanding your horizons through educational travel. GSNI is very interested in helping girls that have planned ahead for their participation in a Girl Scout destinations event.
A Girl Scout is always prepared...
If you use the provided information, before you know it, you will be packing your bags for a trip of a life time! Don't let your family's financial situation discourage you from applying for this great opportunity.
A Girl Scout is always prepared...timing is everything!
Please review the destinations application timeline.
| Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois destinations tentative timeline for 2012 |
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| IMPORTANT DATE | ACTION TO BE TAKEN |
| November 14, 2011 | Early Applications due to the Elgin Service Center |
| January 15, 2012 | Applicants are notified of status |
| February 6, 2012 | "Late" applications/references due to the Elgin Service Center |
| March 2, 2012 | "Late" applicants are notified of status |
