Date: Mon Jul 20, 8:00 AM EDT - Sat Jul 25, 8:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Life Skills
Level:
- Juniors,
- Daisies,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Cadettes,
- Ambassadors,
- Brownies
Pack your bags, Girl Scouts-it's time for an unforgettable journey to
our nation's capital! Join us for 5 fun-filled nights in Washington,
D.C. as we explore history, culture, and Girl Scout sisterhood at the
2026 Girl Scout National Convention!
Travel in style aboard a
private motor coach with your Girl Scout friends as we dive into the
adventure of a lifetime. Here's just a taste of what's in store:
Trip Highlights:
* five nights lodging, five breakfasts &
three dinners
* Spy Museum - Discover the secrets of espionage
and go undercover for a day!
* Monuments by Night Tour - See the
city's iconic memorials glow under the stars with a guided evening
tour
* White House Visitors Center - Get a behind-the-scenes
look at life in the nation's most famous home
* Half-Day Guided
Monument Tour - Stand where history was made at D.C.'s legendary
landmarks
* Arlington National Cemetery - Witness the powerful
Changing of the Guard ceremony
* National Zoo - Say hello to
giant pandas and more at one of the nation's top zoos
*
Smithsonian Museums - Dive into science, history, and art at these
world-class institutions
* Surprise Entertainment Night! - A
special evening of fun awaits... but we're keeping it a secret for
now!
* Girl Scout USA National Convention! - Each attendee will
receive a 3-Day All Access pass to Girl Scouts Unite (National
Convention) that includes admission to the Girl Scout National
Bridging Ceremony, Gold Award Celebration, and a fun patch.
The Details:
Participants under the age of 8 must have a
registered caregiver accompanying them. All Girl Scouts must come with
adequate adult supervision. Girl Scouts must attend with a caregiver
or a troop that meets the girl-to-adult ratio. All adults must have a
current Girl Scout membership and all clearances on file with Girl
Scouts Western Pennsylvania by May 1, 2026.
This trip includes
all items listed under "Trip Highlights" above, a GSWPA
Washington D.C. T-shirt, GSWPA custom travel patch, Washington D.C.
Patch, and a snack/activity packet for the bus ride.
The bus
will make two pick-up and drop-off stops, one in Edinboro, PA and one
in Cranberry Twp, PA.
Upon selecting your spot, you must choose
which type of hotel room you'd like based on the number of people you
are signing up with. Triple and Quad rooms may require two people to
share a queen or king-sized bed. Safety Activity Checkpoints must be
adhered to. If the room size you want is not available, please call or
email customer care and we will do our best to accommodate your group
needs.
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026.
Cost per person:
Single (one person to a room): $2800
Double (two people to a room): $2300
Triple (three people to a
room): $2000
Quad (four people to a room): $1875
A
$200 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to
reserve your spot.
The payment schedule is as
follows:
February 15 - 50% due (deposit included)
April 1
- 75% due (deposit included)
May 1 - Full Amount Due
Refund policy for this trip:
*You can purchase optional
travel insurance from our tour vendor. The cost ranges from $90 to
$120 per person. Information on how to purchase the travel insurance
is located in your confirmation packet.
Without the travel
insurance:
* Up to 6 months (January 20), 100% of the trip total
is refundable, minus the deposit
* Up to 120 days (March 22)
before the trip, 50% of the total trip cost is refundable, minus the
deposit
* Up to 80 days (May 1) before the trip, 0% of the total
trip cost is refundable, minus the deposit.
