Wider Opportunities

As a Girl Scout, I was lucky enough to attend a number of Wider Opportunities & other events.  What is a Wider Opportuniy?  It's an event sponsored by either GSUSA or a Girl Scout council (or another country's Scouting/Guiding organization).  To attend a Wider Op, you must meet the age guidelines for that event, & go through the application process, which inclues an written application in which you talk about why you want to attend the event, & how you think you would benefit, etc., a personal interview carried out by your home council, & letters of reference from adults who know how prepared you would be to attend the  event.  Lots of girls apply for each Wider Op, but there is a limit to how many can attend each event, so it's very competitive.    Getting to attend so many was quite an honor! I also got to attend other events, such as the 75th Anniversary celebration of Girl Scouts that was held in Washington, DC.  My council also sponsored a lot of wonderful trips that I was able to take part in.  As you can see, my Girl Scout experience was pretty amazing! Follow the links below to read more about some of the Wider Opportunities & other events I attended.  I'll try to tell as much as I can remember, & also tell a little about what I learned on the trips, etc.  If you have any questions, drop me an e-mail!

Wider Opportunities: Ho! West We Go! - My first real Wider Opportunity, when I was 13!  1986 Arts Odyssey - A Wider Op Sponsored by Talus Rock GSC. More Coming Soon! Tips For Girls Attending a Wider Opportunity - I've had many e-mails from girls attending their first Wider Op.  So, I've put the most common questions on this page, along with my responses. If you have a question I've not answered, feel free to e-mail me! Other Events: Wyoming Trek - My first trip to Girl Scout National Center West, Trek was a council sponsored trip. More Coming Soon!

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