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Exploring the Arts & Culture of the PNW: June 18 – June 25, 2025

Explore the diverse culture and art of the Pacific NW in Seattle and surrounding areas. Connecting each area is a series of NW Trolls (https://www.nwtrolls.org/) we will be hunting for. 

About the Trip

This trip will have you wowed by Chihuly glass art, grossed out by Seattle’s infamous Gum Wall, and rocking at the MoPop Museum. Each day of the trip will focus on a different aspect of art or culture.  

We will explore the Japanese experience at the Wing Luke Museum and a walking tour of the International District, followed by a ferry ride to the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. 

We will spend a whole day at the Seattle Center, where there will be several activities for you to choose your own adventure from: MoPop (Museum of Pop Culture), MOHAI, Space Needle, Chihuly, and glass blowing. 

Let’s not forget our amazing theatre programing in Seattle! We will take in a Broadway Show at the 5th Avenue theatre, a tour of the Children's Theatre and possibly a stage makeup workshop.

We’ll check out Tacoma’s history at Fort Nisqually and Point Defiance Zoo and wrap up the day with a ferry ride to the quaint Vashon Island in our quest to find another Troll. 

In Ballard, you’ll learn about the Scandinavian immigrant experience and their connection to the fishing/boating culture of Seattle. 

We’ll also spend a little downtime relaxing at Girl Scout Camp River Ranch, hanging around the campfire or swimming at the new dock on the lake.  

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 7–9 in summer 2025

• Interests: This trip is a great way to begin exploring all the art and culture available. To prepare Girl Scouts for this trip, we will have some recommended age-appropriate reading suggestions about the Japanese experience and the PNW indigenous people. 

• Equipment: Good walking shoes, lightweight water-resistant jacket and a sleeping bag. 

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are interested in arts and culture.

The Cost

Program fee: $1,447

The program fee does not include airfare. Girl Scouts will need to arrange transportation to and from Seattle, Washington.

Deposit due upon acceptance: $250. (This deposit is included in your program fee.)

Final payment due: April 1, 2025

Cancellation policy: February 1, 2025, is the last day you can cancel and receive a refund (minus the deposit).

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of Western Washington | https://www.girlscoutsww.org/

Jennifer Reck-Allen, Destinations@girlscoutsww.org, 800-541-9852