Girl Scout Aunica Tomlinson of Henderson County had “the trip of a lifetime” when she traveled to Hawaii for Pacific Exploration in STEM through Girl Scout Destinations, the ultimate adventure program for girls ages 11 and up.
This travel experience encourages girls to push past their comfort zone and create unforgettable experiences as they make friends from all over the country, try and learn new things and discover their passions.
“Girl Scouts from all over the country traveled the island of Oahu with Girl Scouts of Hawaii during our stay, and we did numerous service projects including picking up microplastics in Hanauma Bay and helping weed taro patches near Kualoa Ranch,” said Tomlinson, a Girl Scout of seven years.
Aunica learned about local wildlife by enjoying the beautiful views and snorkeling, visited the Polynesian Cultural Center to learn about the islands and watched a show at the end of the trip where she met the dancers and actors.
With more than 20 trips to choose from, local and international, there’s something amazing for every Girl Scout Cadette, Senior and Ambassador to experience from surfing camp on the east coast and breathtaking hikes out west, to the wonder of new cultures abroad.
Financial assistance is available for Girl Scout Destinations through the Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont (GSCP2P) council. Participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program earns Cookie Dough which can be applied towards many Girl Scout adventures like Destinations. The GSCP2P D-Pass Grant also supports local Girl Scouts’ travel adventures, and the average scholarship for GSCP2P travelers in 2024 was $500.
Applications for 2025 and 2026 Destinations are open now! Learn more about applying for trips and financial assistance at https://www.girlscoutsp2p.org/en/members/for-girl-scouts/additional-opportunities/travel.html.
Looking for adventures near and far? All girls grades K-12 are invited to become a Girl Scout. Go solo or find a troop near you at www.BeAGirlScout.org.
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