This trip is full and no longer taking applications. New trips for 2027 will be posted on August 1, 2026.

Sailing Lake Erie: Tall Ship Sail School: July 9-24, 2026

Set sail with the crew of the Lettie G. Howard schooner, a National Historic Landmark, as you explore the beauty and majesty of Lake Erie.

About the Trip  

You'll step aboard the Lettie, a Sailing School vessel, as a trainee. While onboard the ship, you'll raise and lower the sails, eat meals from the ship’s galley, sleep below deck, and keep lookout with the crew. By becoming an active part of the crew, you’ll learn the skills of traditional square-rig seamanship through sailing, maintaining, and living on the ship. You'll make friends that last a lifetime as you become an integral part of the team, helping the ship make her way from port to port. 

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts must be 14-18 years old at the time of the trip.
• Interests: Learning traditional sailing   
• Requirements: Basic swimming skills, ability to work as part of a team, and physical ability to work on the ship— including in hot weather and rain.
• Equipment: Gear will be limited to the essentials! You will need a rain jacket and rain pants and a sleeping bag. A packing list will be provided after acceptance.
• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who are ready to step outside their comfort zone and learn a new skill. 

The Cost

Total value of the experience: $2,200

Thanks to generous Girl Scout donors, we are excited to share that each participant accepted to this trip will receive a 27% discount, reducing the cost by $600. No extra steps needed — the grant is automatically applied once you're accepted!

You pay: $1,600

The program fee does not include airfare. You will be responsible for the cost of roundtrip transportation from your home to Cleveland, Ohio.

Deposit due upon acceptance (this deposit is already included in your trip program fee): $250

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

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio,  www.gsneo.org

Fallon Pulley, fpulley@gsneo.org, 330-983-0372