Leading the Way: Girl Scouts
In partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA, this unique Leading the Way expedition will combine Girl Scouts of ALL abilities for river rafting and canyon exploration in the Southwestern US.
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This unique 2-part destination is sure to be a life-changing experience! Offered as a part of GSUSA's Include All Girls initiative, this event is fully accessible to girls of all abilities and includes a weekend retreat in Colorado as well as a 10-day Field Workshop Expedition during the summer. In partnership with the Girl Scouts of the USA
(GSUSA) and their Include all Girls Initiative, this Global Explorers Leading the Way Destination will integrate
girls of all abilities in this journey of self-discovery and adventure. Through Digital
Arts training from the Pearson Foundation prior to travel; hands-on
science, meaningful service, and leadership development during travel;
and a social awareness and media campaign post-travel, this destination
will inspire change while obliterating barriers placed between those with
and without disabilities. Applicants should be active Girl Scout members. If you are not currently a member, you must register with your local Girl Scout council. The annual fee is $12.
Find a Council near you and become a Girl Scout!
Check out the posting on Girl Scout's destinations web site.
Where: San Juan River and Canyon de Chelly, USA Learn more about destination
When:
Session 1: Colorado. May 13-16, 2010 training retreat in Colorado.
Session 2: San Juan River and Canyon de Chelly. July 28--August 6, 2010
Price: $2,050 (Includes EVERYTHING except airfare to Phoenix, AZ)
Learn More: Download pdf Flyer (Sample itinerary, price breakdown, etc.)
Who: Active Girl Scout members ages 14-18 and girls with disabilities up to age 21 if currently enrolled in high school
Application process:
1) Complete Girl Scouts Destinations Application
2) Leading the Way Program Commitment Checklist form (with parent/guardian signature for minors) Open in new window to download
3) Survey for students with disabilities (if applicable). Accommodations will be made for those with physical or cognitive disabilities. Open in new window to download
Application deadline has passed. If you are interested in learning about the possibility of joining this year's team, please email .
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