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Global Leadership Conference: March 19-22, 2026

Engage with today’s important social issues at this inspirational conference on the campus of Salve Regina University in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island, and plan your future to make the world a better place.

About the Trip  

If you are a high school Girl Scout who wants to change the world, then the Global Leadership Conference is for you! What issues are you passionate about? If you care about climate change, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, art, STEM, social justice, andother important issues, you can find inspiration here! Join a group of Girl Scouts from all over to spend some time in Boston and Newport, while learning how to make a difference in our world. 2026 will be the 39th year for this regional Girl Scout conference!

Spend a night and day discovering Boston before heading to Newport, Rhode Island for the amazing conference. Girls will arrive in Boston Thursday afternoon and spend most of Friday touring Boston (girls will vote on what to see and do), and then venture to newport on Friday evening for the start of the conference. The conference ends Sunday at noon.

Girls will choose three 75-minute workshops from over 40 leadership workshops led by outstanding women consultants. Topics include: STEAM, global issues, social justice, personal growth/health & fitness, stress management, human trafficking, college prep, financial literacy, mental health, gender, and LGBTQI issues.

Girls can also choose to be on the conference council and plan the closing program, sing in the conference chorus, and participate in the college panel, just to name a few of the fun opportunities!

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

• This Destination takes place in March, which may be during spring break. Participants may need to miss a day of school before and/or after the trip for travel days or more days depending on when their spring break takes place. A formal letter will be provided to request excused school absences. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts who will be in grades 9 – 12 in March 

• Interests: Social justice, career/college exploration  

• Requirements: You must come with curiosity and an open-mind— ready to learn, meet new people, and ask questions. Days are long, busy, and intense— you should be prepared to actively participate in the workshops you choose to attend.

• Equipment: A packing list will be provided after acceptance. 

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who want to pursue a career that helps make the world a better place.

The Cost

Total value of the experience: $750

Thanks to generous Girl Scout donors, we are excited to share that each participant accepted to this trip will receive a 35% discount, reducing the cost by $263. No extra steps needed — the grant is automatically applied once you're accepted!

You pay: $488

The program fee does not include airfare. You will be responsible for the cost of round-trip transportation from your home to Boston.

Deposit due upon acceptance: (This deposit is already included in your trip program fee). $150

Cancellation policy: Final payment due February 1, 2026. Last day to cancel with refund is December 31, 2025.

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

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains, www.girlscoutsgwm.org

Paula Kelley-Murphy, pkelleymurphy@girlscoutsgwm.org, 888-474-9686