Here are some ideas to help you, but we want to hear from you who have had major successes in earning money for trips. Make a list of everything you expect to pay for and estimate how much each thing will cost. A Senior troop reported that they worked at food booth at their local college basketball games and made lots of money for their trip to Europe. Another troop was paid a flat fee to pick up litter after sports events. Lots of garbage sacks later, they made good money in a pretty short time.
Car washes are an old standard, but it sure takes a lot to get anywhere.
Work with your troop sponsor. Ask them to put up matching funds for any money you raise or help you at a troop money earning activity. Some supermarket chains will give you money or goods if you collect register receipts or coupons. It is a good way to involve families and neighbors in your money earning. A Cadette troop held a drive for returnable cans for three months.