Professional Development
For 100 years, Girl Scouts has provided learning and development opportunities for volunteers. Today we continue in that tradition by offering high-impact programs through experiential, hands-on and technology-enhanced learning. At Girl Scouts, we are committed to being the best leadership experience for girls. To that end, we offer a variety of programs in areas such as leadership and learning, asset management and executive development.
Please see our full list of learning opportunities. For your convenience, we also answer common questions about registration, travel and accommodations, and provide forms for Edith Macy's guest accommodations and travel scholarships. See below for additional news and upcoming events.
We invite you to attend those courses that best match your needs and the needs of those you serve within the movement. Then, take what you have learned and follow up to ensure that the girls ultimately benefit from your learning. We recognize the challenges that you face in today's environment, and hope that in spite of these challenges, you will continue to make learning and development a priority.
News and Views
Do you have any questions regarding an event or registration? E-mail your inquiries to gsuniversity@girlscouts.org
New! Macy Travel Scholarship Rates for 2013
Effective January 1, 2013, GSUSA will offer the following Macy Travel Scholarship Plan for volunteers and employed staff from Girl Scout councils to defray part of the travel costs associated with attending professional development events at the Edith Macy Conference Center.
- Overnight guests: Reimbursement rate of $87.50/night for lodging
- If you stay in a double room ($175/night), you will be reimbursed $87.50/night and be out of pocket for $87.50/night
- If you stay in a single room ($275/night), you will still be reimbursed $87.50/night and be out of pocket for $187.50/night
- Day guests, without dinner:
- Reimbursement rate of $34.50/day for regular day guest amenities (full rate is $69/day)
- Day guests, with dinner:
- Reimbursement rate of $49.50/day for day guest with dinner amenities (full rate is $99/day)
- All guests:
- Reimbursement rate of 75% of eligible travel expenses. Meals and gratuities (tips) are not included)
More information is provided on the Macy Travel Scholarship Reimbursement form. If you have any questions, please email us at gsuniversity@girlscouts.org.
