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Date: Sat Jun 24 2023 - Fri Jul 07 2023
Category:
- International Travel,
- Outdoors,
- Culture
Level:
- Senior–9th Grade,
- Senior–10th Grade,
- Ambassador–11th Grade,
- Ambassador–12th Grade,
- Ambassador–12th Grade Graduate
This Destination is full and no longer accepting applications.
Hiking the Swiss Alps: June 24–July 7, 2023
Two weeks in Switzerland. One WAGGGS World Center. Several pots of fondue. Mountains galore for hiking. And plenty of new friends and memories to be made.
About the Trip
Take the Swiss hiking challenge with your fellow Girl Scouts! This experience will be full of adventure, challenge, nature, new friends, and lots of fun.
The trip will include a week-long visit to Our Chalet, one of the five WAGGGS World Centers, where you’ll hike some of the most popular trails, go rock climbing, learn about Swiss culture, and make new friends from around the world.
Before the week at Our Chalet, you will go sightseeing in other Swiss cities–you and your Girl Scout group will plan the adventure yourselves!
Who Should Apply?
Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 9–12 or those who will have just graduated 12th grade in summer 2023. (Note: An interview is required to complete your application process. We will reach out to you if you are a final candidate.)
Interests: Hiking and the outdoors
Requirements: Ability to be outside and hike for extended periods
Equipment: Passport. The packing list will be created by the group after acceptance.
Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in the outdoors and other cultures.
The Cost
Program fee: $3,000 (The actual program fee for this Destination is $3,750, but all girls who participate will receive a $750 scholarship through a generous gift from the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.)
The program fee includes round-trip airfare from Chicago, Illinois, to Switzerland. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to and from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Deposit due upon acceptance: $400
Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.
Host and Contact Info
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana | https://www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/
Jessica Teuber, jteuber@girlscoutsgcnwi.org, (855) 456-8347
Get ready. Get set. Get going!
Download pre-registration worksheet (DOC)
Gather required information and documents
Submit application online
