This Destination is cancelled and no longer accepting applications. Visit this site August 1, 2024 for new 2025/2026 Destinations listings.

Mermaids on the Move: June 23–June 30, 2024

Do you love water adventures? Come swim, surf, float, and paddle your way around the great state of Florida.

About the Trip

Calling all Girl Scout Cadettes! Spend a week in the sunshine state and experience all the different ways you can have aquatic adventures in nature.

Paddle around the fresh water of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and explore one of Florida’s deepest freshwater caves. Before heading to our next experience, take some time to watch the live mermaids swimming underwater, and prepare yourself for your own mermaid lessons at the Mermaid Academy later in the week!

Then get ready to head south to visit the Everglades, where you will participate in a cypress slogging program. Then, head over to the Atlantic to enjoy what we call the "Space Coast" in famous Cocoa Beach! You'll spend some time learning about sea turtles at the Barrier Island Education Center and participate in a beach cleanup.

When you’re not exploring all the beautiful nature Florida has to offer, you’ll be working on how you can give back to the communities you have visited as well as your own community back home!

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 6–8 in summer 2024.

• Interests: water adventures!

• Requirements: Able to walk up to five miles per day with high daytime temperatures (90–100 degrees Fahrenheit with high humidity). You must be a proficient swimmer and comfortable traveling by vehicle.

• Equipment: a packing list will be provided upon acceptance.

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in environmental conservation.

  The Cost

  Program fee: $2,500

Deposit due upon acceptance: $250

Cancellation policy: Cancellations made on or before April 1, 2024, will receive a full refund. Cancellations made after April 1, 2024, will receive a partial refund. Cancellations made after May 15, 2024, will not receive a refund unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council.

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Citrus https://www.citrus-gs.org/

Michelle Rouleau, mrouleau@citrus-gs.org, 407-228-1603