Destinations - 39 Girl Scouts on Travel Adventure of a Lifetime in Central California

Fresno, California
39 Girl Scouts from 21 states and Puerto Rico* enjoyed a 10-day travel experience of a lifetime in June 2011. hosted by Girl Scouts of Central California South, exploring the San Joaquin Valley, the Sierra Nevada Mountain Ranges and the Central California Coastline. The California Adventure... From Mountains to Sea is one of several destinations open to Girl Scouts nationally, which provide travel opportunities for teenage girls to go somewhere new, meet new people and enjoy new experiences in a safe and supervised environment. As they explore new places and cultures, they gain more self-confidence and make new friends. The program helps girls gain leadership skills while enjoying valuable learning opportunities.

As part of the adventure, the girls spent an agricultural day in the Valley and visited The Fresno Bee, enjoyed the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row, and explored the San Francisco Exploratorium, where they experienced the Tactile Dome. One of the girls, Lauren - known as LoMo - celebrated her 15th birthday while on the destinations adventure.

The girls also went white water rafting at Mountain River Adventures in Kernville,  kayaking at Pismo Beach, had a fun day at McDermont Field House in Lindsay, visited the Sutter Creek Gold Mine, went shopping at Gilroy Premium Outlet Mall, and learned about sharks at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo.

Various organizations partnered with Girl Scouts of Central California South and we would like to thank: California State University Fresno, Jack Nadel International, AAA, California Fig Advisory Board, California Raisin Marketing Board, Eddie's Bakery Cafe, Fowler Packing Company, Great Harvest Bread Company, Grimmway Farms, KC Candy Crunch, La Boulangerie, La Tapatia Tortilla, Me-N-Ed's Pizza, Meridien Nut Growers, Mimi's Cafe, North Fresno Collision Center, Sarabian Farms, Sun-Maid Growers of California, Valley Lavosh Baking Company and Zacky Farms.

See photos about the girls' adventure on our News pages and on our Facebook page.

Got the travel bug? You're in the right place

The Girl Scout Travel Log is your backpack buddy as you explore the world. This is your personal journal to dream, plan, experience, and reflect on your adventures. You can even use these pages to sketch a Take Action project and make a bold difference in the world. So get goin - your destination awaits you!

Just what does that mean? Well, it's different than visiting a relative in another state on spring break.

Here's what makes Girl Scout travel unique from other travel experiences:

You'll get to plan your own trip - location, purpose, cost, and itinerary.

You'll discover inner strength, courage, new skills, and an opportunity to enjoy different points of view.

You'll connect with other girls by working as part of a team toward a common goal. You'll make great new friends and feel a connection to the community you'll be visiting.

You'll have an amazing, crazy-good time, but it will be meaningful, too.

You'll feel empowered to take action on something you care about - either in the place you're visit- ing or in your community once you return home.

You'll share the significance of your trip with others.


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