The Susu FUNd Travel program is a council-sponsored international travel opportunity designed for and by Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors. This travel adventure puts girls in the driver seat of an international adventure. Girls will plan their trip by selecting the World Center for the group adventure, planning the activities at the World Center and possibly beyond, creating budgets, participating in money-earning activities, and making new friends and amazing memories.
Where can girls go?
Through the Susu Fund girls will travel to one of the five World Centers which includes:
- Pax Lodge in England
- Our Chalet in Switzerland
- Sangam in India
- Kusafiri in the Africa Region
- Our Cabana in Mexico
This council-sponsored international travel opportunity is designed for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who meet the eligibility requirements listed below. Thanks to the generosity and vision of Susan Phifer Johnson, a significant portion of the program expenses are provided through the Susu FUNd. Upon their return, Girl Scouts will share highlights of their experience with other Girl Scouts and encourage them to travel to enhance their understanding of other parts of the world.
Girls are required to pay a portion of the expenses. The amount will be determined by the group based on the itinerary developed by the girls during their planning. Product sales earnings and money-earning efforts by the group will help offset the individual's cost. Girls must meet the requirements for international travel, which includes purchasing a Passport.
The World Centers are safe spaces provided by the World Association of Girl Guides, where Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from around the world come together to connect with each other, have adventures and build lifelong memories.
Eligible girl applicants for the Susu FUNd must:
- Be entering grades 9-12
- Have Girl Scout Gold Award Project approved
- Be a registered member of a troop or Girl Scout Individually Registered Girl in Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
- Participate in both council-sponsored product sales programs
- Fill out an application and provide at least two reference forms from adults who are familiar with you and your accomplishments.
Girls selected for the trip must adhere to the eligibility requirements plus the following:
- Participate in money-earning efforts for the trip
- Earn Girl Scout Gold Award before the trip
- Attend planning meetings which will be held at different locations to accommodate all participants
Eligible adult chaperone applicants for the Susu FUNd must:
- Be an approved volunteer and member of the Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands
- Have experience working with girls 14-18 years of age
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have experience traveling
- Be unrelated to participants and other adult chaperones
- Fill out an application form and provide two reference forms. (Adult chaperone programs and transportation cost will be covered through the fund.)
Be sure to select a reference who is familiar with you and your accomplishments. References should not be your relatives.
For questions, call 1-800-849-GIRL.
