Meet Troop 60314, a multi-level troop from Lansing, IL, who used their troop proceeds for an amazing Girl Scout travel experience to Mackinac Island. 

The troop has funded many great experiences through fall product and cookie proceeds, such as camping at Camp Palos and Camp Butternut Springs and visiting the Art Institute and other landmarks in Chicago, but the troop had yet to travel outside the council for a multi-day trip.  

With six Girl Scouts in the troop graduating this spring and many Girl Scouts having jobs and other after-school activities, the troop decided this was the perfect time to go on a big trip. Girl Scouts brainstormed places to go, set their budget, and agreed that Mackinac Island was the perfect destination. 

From June 12 to June 16, nine Girl Scouts and their families explored the beautiful scenery and learned about the history of Mackinac Island. They went on a ferry tour, a carriage ride, and walked through a butterfly house. They also hiked Munising Falls, and on their last day, the troop toured the old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. The entire trip turned out to be an unforgettable experience for the troop.

Heather, a co-leader of Troop 60314, shared some tips for new troop leaders who are interested in beginning the trip-planning process: 

• You know your troop and what they’re interested in. Do your research first and share with your Girl Scouts what is reasonable.
• Keep it simple: the girls will enjoy spending time together regardless of the destination. 
• Mention that you are bringing Girl Scouts to the places you are interested in visiting – they may offer you a discount! 

You can count Troop 60314 in for participating in the fall product and cookie program this year, as they have already begun planning for their next big troop adventure!  

Learn more about our Fall Product Program by clicking here.