I am the Rainbow Region Travel Pathway Coordinator for the San Diego Council and a former Sunnytrails Service Unit Activity Consultant and Service Unit Manager and long time troop leader. I’m hoping to collect lots of resources for troops and individual Girl Scouts who are excited about travel on this website. Please write to me if you’d like to share your troop travel experiences, itineraries and suggestions!
Rainbow Region – Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 869-9734
Mission
- My goal is to support and encourage the travel pathway for girl scouts and troops from the Rainbow region: Chula Vista, Valle Lindo, Diamond, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Sunnytrails and Otay Mesa service units.
- I’d like to mentor and advise troops that are planning trips and to help to coordinate some activities for troops and independent girls to provide travel progression and travel opportunities for girl scouts at all levels in our region.
- I’d like to work with other regional volunteers and council staff to provide resources for all the Girl Scouts in San Diego County.
Calendar
Summer– Meet with the Rainbow Service Unit managers to explain what I hope to do in our region in the next year.
August – Put on some Travel Workshops at the Volunteer Conference and Celebration covering a big broad overview of the array of rich experiences available to Girl Scouts through travel opportunities, Bridging in San Francisco, Road Trips and Travel Bugs for the little girls.
August/September – visit the Rainbow Region Service Unit meetings hand out calendars, talk about progression and explain how I hope to help troops and independent girls realize a dream of travel.
September – Bridging in San Francisco Workshop – For juniors, leaders and independent juniors who want to do this trip in May. I’ll cover registration, lodging, program, transportation and girl planning. Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 869-9734 for more information
September – Destinations Open House Expo, Balboa – For girls grades 4-12, leaders and parents interested in Destinations for next summer. Hear from past participants, learn about travel opportunities for next summer, learn about application process, financial aid. All families are welcome! Contact the council (619) 610-0781 for more information.
October – Destinations Workshop – For girls 11-17 interested in independent travel next summer from our region. I’ll answer questions about Destinations, help with application questions and you’ll hear from girls who have been on Destinations. Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 for more information
November – Train Trip to LA – For juniors, cadettes troops and independents age 11-14 and safetywise adult chaperones, round trip train, day of exploring in Los Angeles. There are many different Program Options – Journeys, College Exploration or Careers – you decide on one! Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 for more information
January – Intro to Hostelling – For first year juniors or cadettes who haven’t traveled who are planning to go to San Francisco or to travel domestically or internationally. See photos of local, domestic and international hostels, hear about local hostelling programs from our local hostelling provider. I’ll share photos of my favorites in Boston, NYC, Los Angeles and San Francisco! Talk about what they’re like, what to expect and how to book a room. Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 for more information
February at our Thinking Day Event in Sunnytrails! Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 if you’d like me to come to your service unit in the Rainbow Region!
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International Travel – Interested in traveling together this Summer to Europe? For 3rd year Cadettes, Senior/Ambassador troops and independents. Meet representatives from one of the travel companies that work with Girl Scouts, talk about possible itineraries, cost and timetable.
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Intro to Hostelling – Learn about this inexpensive option for troop travel! See photos of local, domestic and international hostels, hear about local hostelling programs from our local hostelling provider. Talk about what they’re like, what to expect and how to book a room.
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Destinations and Getaways – Learn about some of the travel programs available to girl scouts and learn about some of the trips that are available.
February – Destinations Tea Party – Destination Participants from our area going anywhere! Get together to talk about plans, share excitement, learn about packing, fundraising, what happens next and much more. Bring a plate of tea goodies from the place you’re visiting to share. Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 for more information
April – Domestic Travel Workshop – Troops invited to share plans, network and share ideas for travel this Summer around the USA get help with planning and timetable. Contact Debbie Lechner – lechner@cox.net – 619 421-3582 for more information
June – Adventure Camping Trips and Backpacking. Contact Consuelo Murillo for more information.