Girl Scout trips and travel should be a progressive experience for girls.
Before completing this form, please refer to the Volunteer Essentials tab on the Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council webpage, Safety Activity Checkpoints, and the Trip Training Requirements Chart for specific emergency procedures and safety guidelines for each activity. Be sure to follow all guidelines that apply to your trip and planned activities.
Be sure you have received approval from the council before making any non-refundable purchases for the trip. GSHNC will not reimburse any purchases related to troop trips.
Complete this form only for the following types of trips:
- International Travel (due 1 year in advance)
- Cruises (due 1 month in advance)
- High Risk Activities (due 1 month in advance)
- Overnight Trips (due 1 month in advance)
High Risk Activities include:
- Anything involving the handling of firearms, including riflery and shooting ranges
- Indoor skydiving
- Any paddling activities in whitewater, including rafting, kayaking or canoeing
- High elements such as ropes courses, climbing walls, rappelling, ziplines
- Motor sports with extreme speeds on rough/exposed terrain or water, including speed boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, jetskis, NASCAR/racecar experiences
- Land sports with potential extreme speeds, including downhill skiing or snowboarding
- Horseback riding
- SCUBA diving
- Indoor trampoline parks
- Primitive camping or backpacking trips
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council recognizes that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic presents challenges and the health and safety of girls and volunteers is always our top priority. Participation in all Girl Scout activities is voluntary and families should make decisions about the inherent risks associated with in-person activities for their girls. Caregivers and troop leaders should review and follow current GSUSA and GSHNC guidelines for all in-person and virtual activities.
If you have questions or concerns about a specific activity, please contact GSHNC Customer Care at customercare@hngirlscouts.org or 704-731-6500.