Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups are the perfect place for Girl Scouts to make new friends and gain unique skills.

Search for upcoming certification and skill test opportunities under the Activities tab when you log in to My GS.

As a Girl Scout, girls can explore activities that interest them. In addition to traditional troop activities, girls can also participate in scouting through travel, backpacking, robotics and more

Special Interest Groups are the perfect place to make new friends while gaining skills and learning more about an interest you have a passion for. Search for upcoming certification and skill test opportunities under the Activities tab when you log in to My GS.

GSSJC offers the following Special Interest Groups:

• Archers In Motion (AIM)

• Astronomy

• Backpacking

• Equitation (SPURS & STARS)

• Green Starlettes Drill Team

• Robotics

• Sailing

WOW Community offers the following Special Interest Groups:

• Book Club - GS129009@yahoo.com

Girl Scout Travel

Girl Scouts offers many different travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, their regions, their country, or the world, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons.

Girl Scouts can travel alone or with their troop, and they can join both council-level and nationally sponsored adventures.

• Getaways

Getaways are Girl Scouts of the USA sponsored and planned trips that last two to four days in length. They go all over the United States and include a wide array of activities such as taking in Broadway shows, going to Girl Scout Jamborees, and exploring national attractions. Learn more about upcoming Getaways.

• Destinations

The destinations program brings individual Girl Scouts from across the nation on adventures across the United States and the world. Explore the different destinations categories and apply to go on one.

Applying for destinations

• Visit Girl Scouts USA’s destinations to learn more about travel experience options.

• Search for events by date, category, age, location and keyword.

• Select four top choices. You can apply for any trip that is not listed as full.

• Download and complete the destinations application form for each event you want to attend (up to four). It’s up to you. If you are selected for more than one, you may choose your favorite or go attend them all.

• Print two copies of the reference form and ask two people who know how awesome you are to fill them out. You can use the same letters of reference for all of your applications.

• General deadlines are as follows:

  • First round applications due mid November with details sent upon acceptance, by mid-January.

  • Second round applications due early February with details sent upon acceptance, by early March.

  • Beginning mid-February, applications are accepted on a rolling basis with details sent upon acceptance, within 2 – 4 weeks.

Financial assistance may be available to help you participate in the adventure of your choice.