2026 Girl Scout Convention: Discovering HerStory in Washington DC 7/22-26/26
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Date: Wed Jul 22, 2:00 PM EDT - Sun Jul 26, 11:00 AM EDT
Category:
  • Travel
Level:
  • Juniors,
  • Cadettes,
  • Seniors,
  • Volunteers,
  • Ambassadors
 

Join us at the 2026 Girl Scout National Convetion and Girl Scouts Unite for an unforgettable 4-night stay at the Capital Hilton in the heart of Washington, D.C., just three blocks from the White House and a 15-minute walk to the Washington Convention Center. This unique experience combines historical exploration with the excitement of the 2026 Girl Scout Convention, a once-every-three-years gathering that brings together10,000 Girl Scoutsfrom across the country.

Celebrate the spirit, individuality, and self-confidence that make Girl Scouts shine through interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures that spark forever friendships.

Your Experience Includes:

4-night hotel stayin a prime downtown location

3 evening tours focused on women's history, including:

On July 22, 2026  - a guided visit to the U.S. Capitol Building and Library of Congress, spotlighting the women who shaped our legislative and literary legacy

On July 23, 2026 - a moonlight monuments tour, featuring stories of the women behind the memorials and movements

On July 24, 2026 - a one-mile walking tourcelebrating women in history, including a stop at the National Portrait Gallery to view the larger-than-life portrait ofJuliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts

Also available a guided walking tour to the Washington Convention Center will be available July 23-25, making it easy to navigate the city and connect with fellow attendees

GSCSNJ Girl Scout Convention t-shirt for opening and closing ceremonies

Additional Details:

Transportation and meals are not included, but helpful resources and recommendations will be provided upon registration to help you plan your stay with ease.

This is NOT and DOES NOT inlcude the registration for the Girl Scout Convention.  Click here for more information on the convention and to register for the convention itself.  Hurry, register by October 3rd to receive a 20% discount on your convention registration.

This is more than a trip-it's a celebration of legacy, leadership, and the enduring impact of women who inspire us all.

GSCSNJ price and additional details:

2 room occupancy - $1,147 per person

3 room occupancy - $878 per person

4 room occupancy - $744 per person

Girls must be a current registered Girl Scout Cadette who is in the 4th grade or older (during the 2025-2026 membership year).

Space is limited! 23 rooms have been reserved for this event.

All girls/troops must have a GSCSNJ approved adult chaperone attending with them.

Troops attending are responsible for proper girl/adult ratios.

All adults attending must be GSCSNJ approved chaperones.

A Troop Trip form must be completed for your trip to cover the time you are traveling to and from the Washington, DC (in the name of Girl Scouts). 

Review Safety Activity Checkpoints for the Trip/Travel.  This includes but is not limited to the following:

Each participant has their own bed. Parent/Guardian permission is required if girls are sharing a bed.

Girls cannot share a bed with an adult unless it is their parent/guardian.

Separate sleeping/bathroom facilities are provided for adult males.

If girls are sharing a room with an unrelated adult, parental permission in writing is required.

If traveling by automobile, there must be two adults in the vehicle.

Chaperones attending the trip are required to follow Girl Scout Volunteer Policies which include but are not limited to the prohibition of smoking in front of the girls, consumption of alcoholic beverages, and the use of foul language.

 
Payment Information:

$100 non refundable deposit due at registration per registrant

Full room cancellations only. For individual cancellations, remaining participants in a room will be liable for the fees per room. (for example, if there are 4 people in a room each paying $761 for the trip and one cancels, the 3 remaining people will now be charged $895 per person for the trip.)

Any questions regarding the 2026 Girl Scout Convention: Discovering HerStory in Washington, D.C., please contact Nicole Forssell at customercare@gscsnj.org