1. Extended Trips Trips of 3 or more nights Topics to be covered: General travel informationpart 1 Planning and moneypart 1 Timelines and “team” workpart 2 Before you departpart 2 On your trip and back againpart 2

2. Table of Contents Extended Trips Overview Travel Through the Girl Scout Leadership Lens Benefits to Girls High Quality, Fun Adventures (link isn’t working, sorry) Progression Check Your Knowledge 1 Experience Counts Girl Planning Money Smarts Budgeting Group Money Earning Guiding Principles Check Your Knowledge 2

3. Extended Trips This learning resource is created for girls and adults to prepare them for unforgettable life changing travel adventures. After completing this powerpoint Extended Trips, you should be able to: Outline the planning steps and develop a timeline for trip or travel activities. Explain the importance of progression. Determine the readiness of your group for trip or travel activities. List at least five resources for information on trip planning. Identify health and safety guidelines. Understand the council requirements for taking trips. Incorporate the Journeys and badges into any trip. Page 1 of 2

4. Extended Trips Through travel, girls gain enormous benefits. They: o Develop self-confidence o Learn leadership skills by planning, earning money, and venturing to other places o Make lifelong friends – with new girls and adults they encounter along the way o Gain an appreciation for differences and similarities o A broadened perspective As girls mature in Girl Scouts, many consider travel one of the most exciting aspects of their membership. Page 2 of 2

5. Travel Through the Girl Scout Leadership Lens Focus of Girl Scout Activities Discover Connect Take Action Girl Scout Processes Girl Led Learning by Doing Cooperative Learning Short-term and Intermediate Outcomes Girls gain specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values in Girl Scouting. Long-Term Outcome Girls lead with courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. Page 1 of 1

6. Benefits to Girls Outcomes  Outcomes are another way of saying “benefits to girls.”  An outcome may be: “Girls develop critical thinking.”  Another outcome could be for the girls to explore how they have grown as a result of this experience.  Girls learn to try to solve problems for themselves before asking for help – and/or to ask a friend for help.  Girls learn to plan meetings, overnights, menus, ceremonies, etc. – by doing the planning. Page 1 of 1

7. High Quality, Fun Adventures An Open, Inclusive Environmentadult page Adults who partner with girls, need to keep in mind that their enthusiasm and support in the travel process are essential to helping girls build confidence and leadership skills. Start off on the right foot by:  Creating a safe and open environment for communication.  Making it a two-way conversation.  Establishing roles. How do you envision your role? How do the girls envision theirs?  Encouraging girls to give input.  Helping girls reach solutions by asking questions to guide them in the right direction.  Having fun! Page 1 of 4

8. High Quality, Fun Adventures ProcessWhat It MeansWhy It WorksWhat It Looks Like Girl LedGirls make decisions and choices about what they do and how they do it. Girls feel they “own” their group and experiences. They’ll also have more fun. Girls plan, organize, and implement their travel projects with as little supervision as possible. Page 2 of 4

9. High Quality, Fun Adventures ProcessWhat It MeansWhy It WorksWhat It Looks Like Learning by doingGirls have opportunities for hands-on activities followed by reflection and discussion time. Girls strengthen their critical-thinking skills and are more likely to apply what they learn to their lives. Girls obtain the costs of travel and lodging for the trip and build in contingency funds to cover unexpected costs. Page 3 of 4

10. High Quality, Fun Adventures ProcessWhat It MeansWhy It WorksWhat It Looks Like Cooperative LearningGirls work towards a common goal as well as knowledge and skills in an atmosphere of respect and cooperation. Girls build healthy relationships and communicate effectively. This will help in their travel experiences and in other areas of their lives. Plus, cooperative learning is fun! Girls create a team agreement, reflect, and speak openly and often about how they are functioning as a team. Girls do activities in pairs or small groups. Girls set group goals that can only be achieved through interdependent efforts (e.g., sharing resources, helping). Page 4 of 4

11. Progression From Day Trips to Globetrotting Progression is the backbone of Girl Scout travel. Girls build on positive basic trip experiences and new skills over time. Start with simple local trips such as visits to the park or firehouse. Walk, use cars, or ride public transportation. Take day trips to a nearby city. Then travel to neighboring states. Progress to overnight trips – one to two nights in a nearby state. Stay in a hostel, hotel, motel, or campgrounds. Venture across the U.S. for multiple days. Use different accommodations and modes of transportation. Trot the globe in Girl Scout style. Page 1 of 1

12. Check Your Knowledge 1 What have you learned so far? Test your knowledge by answering the following questions (circle all answers that apply): 1.What benefits do girls gain through travel? a.They develop self-confidence b.They make lifelong friends c.They gain an appreciation for differences and similarities d.They learn leadership skills by planning, earning money, and venturing to other places e.All are correct. 2.Everything girls do in Girl Scouting is based on what? a.The Cookie Sale Program b.Campinng c.Patches and Skill Building Badges d.The Girl Scoutf Leadership Experience 3.What outcomes may girls gain as they connect with others through their trip? a.Girls promote cooperation and team building b.Girls feel connected to their communities c.Girls gain practical life skills d.Girls develop healthy relationships e.All are correct Page 1 of 2

13. More Check Your Knowledge 4. Which of the following is not part of the processes to guarantee girls will have a meaningful, relevant and fun time in the Girl Scout experience: a.Girl Led b.Leader Led c.Learning by Doing d.Cooperative Learning 5. Which of the following are progression steps you can do to help girls (each other) build on positive basic trip experiences and new skills over time: a.Girls play games a t the troop meeting b.Girls visit local landmarks in their community c.Girl stake a day trip to a nearby state d.Girls stay overnight in a campground e.Girls go across the U.S. for several days 6. To determine progression prior to your trip, what should adult leaders be doing to guild girls? a.Charting their past travel experiences b.Tell them where they are doing c.Defining the purpose of their trip d.Working out general trip details Page 2 of 2

14. Experience Counts  Girls chart their experiences and skills from previous activities to gauge their own progression.  Girls (and adults) reflect on trips they’ve taken, awards they’ve earned, events in which they’ve participated, and experiences they’ve had in their Girl Scout troop/group and beyond.  Girls are encouraged to think specifically, but also big picture-travel requires practical knowledge and skills as well as patience, adaptability, and the ability to problem solve. Page 1 of 2

15. Experience Counts Travel Guidelines for Extended Trips Be registered Girl Scout Junior or above. Align trip purpose to Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Travel as a group. Make sure there are at least two unrelated adults (see Volunteer Essentials adult-girl ratio). Obtain your Membership Manager’s approval and adhere to Safety Guidelines. Submit all required forms: http://www.gscolorado.org/travel-formshttp://www.gscolorado.org/travel-forms Menu item at bottom – forms. Health forms, permission slips, etc. First Aider’s card (copy) Page 2 of 2

16. Girl Planning — A successful trip requires sound planning and teamwork by the troop/group. —The trip should be based on ongoing troop/group activities and interests. —Each girl should participate in the decision-making process about where the group will go and her goal in taking this type of trip. —With an experienced troop/group, the leader might give the girls a few suggestions and then let them start to develop their own list. Page 1 of 2

17. Girl Planning Discuss It! Girls can guide each other by asking: Where are we going? Why are we going/ When are we going? How will we get there? How much will it cost? How can we get ready? Will everyone be able to go? What safety factors must we consider? What will we do when we get there? What will we do when we return home? What else to consider: How to include every girl – make sure each girl is heard and feels comfortable expressing their ideas and opinions. Art of compromising Itinerarydates/times/places/menus Where male adults will be sleeping Page 2 of 2

18. Money Smarts FoodEntertainmentFunClothesOther Total for one week One week total x 4.5 (equal to one month) One week total x 52 (equal to one year) Weekly/Monthly/Yearly Expenses Page 1 of 1

19. Budgeting Travel Budget Expenses$ for Group# for You Passport/Visa (if needed) Transportation Lodging Food & snacks Event fees Souvenirs, gifts Local Transportation Miscellaneous Contingency fund (cost of one more night & two meals in case of emergency) Extra fees: museums, theater, luggage, tipping Total Money Makes YOU Go Round the World Before you go money-earning crazy, you’ll need to know how much money your trip will cost. Fill in the boxes at left to create a budget. Google Girl Scout travel budget Page 1 of 1

20. Group Money-Earning When you participate in money-earning projects, you build practical skills that benefit their groups, communities, and, most importantly, yourselves. You learn (see Addendum for money earning application):  Budgeting  Goal Setting  Marketing  Customer Relations  Good Business Practices To support each other in money-earning project for travel:  Girls create a detailed and realistic budget.  Get Membership Manager approval fro bank accounts and all money-earning projects and follow money earning guidelines in Volunteer Essentials and Program Planning Guide.  Delineate between the girl’s and adult’s personal and group expenses.  Optional: Set up a group travel bank account managed by girls and to be overseen by a designated adult.  Have one person responsible for group funds and keep a daily account of expenditures.  All monies for travel should not be held by one person at any time during the trip.  Make decisions in advance about how to pay bills that occur before, during, and after the trip. Page 1 of 2

21. Group Money-Earning EXAMPLE: Our troop has always worked on a 1 / 3, 1 / 3, 1 / 3 plan. Girls earn individually 1 / 3, parents contribute 1 / 3, and the troop earns the final 1 / 3. It is amazing how much the girls can earn babysitting! Cool Ideas for Earning Money  Participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program.  Babysit at special events (must have at least one adult, CPR/1 st Aid training, and have taken a babysitting course).  Collect litter after sporting events.  Wash cars and/or dogs.  Do face-painting at a community event.  Hold a bottle/can/newspaper drive.  Care for pets.  Hold a dinner or breakfast. Page 2 of 2

22. Guiding Principles Money earning as part of a group is a great cooperative learning experience. Girls create guiding principles. — How will you cooperate with each other and leaders? —The Power of Goal Setting Don’t be discouraged if girls’ families cannot contribute. Many Girl Scouts reach financial goals through hard work and perseverance. — Ask families about cooperation. Six things to look for in a Chaperone: — Willing to take direction from the girls & adults and adhere to group agreement — Sets positive example. — Has prior traveling experience with girls. —Is someone girls can trust/turn to for help. —Is knowledgeable (or will be) about Girl Scout travel. —Handles pressure and stress well. Page 1 of 1

23. Check Your Knowledge 2 What have you learned so far? Test your knowledge by answering the following questions (circle all answers that apply): 1.About what travel guidelines should you know when planning a trip? a.Travel as a group. b.Every girl and adult are registered as Girl Scouts. c.Made sure there are at least 2 unrelated adults. d.Obtain Council’s approval and adhere to safety guidelines. e.None of the above. 2.In the decision-making process, the trip leader might give girls a few suggestions, but let them plan their own trip. TrueFalse 3.How is the chart for Weekly/Monthly/Yearly Expenses used? a.To get the girls thinking about hwere they spend their money everyday. b.To figure out how much money the girls may need for their trip. c.To punish girls for spending too much money. d.To find out in which areas girls can save most of their money. 4.It is important that the group know how much the trip will cost and create a budget early in the planning stages.. TrueFalse Page 1 of 2

24. More Check Your Knowledge 5. What skills will girls learn through participation in money-earning projects? a.Budgeting b.Goal Setting c.Marketing d.Cheating e.Customer Relations f.Good Business Practices 6. Girls do not need to check with their Membership manager before soliciting funds from a local organization. TrueFalse 7. One person should be responsible for keeping a daily account of expenditures during the trip. TrueFalse 8. Girls should set guiding principles before earning trip money. TrueFalse 9. What characteristics should girls look for when picking a trip chaperone? a.18 years old or 21 years old if driving b.Has prior traveling experience with girls c.Is someone girls can trust/turn to for help d.Is knowledgeable about Girl Scout travel e.Handles pressure and stress well Page 2 of 2