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Adult Outdoor Training


Adult - BLENDED LEARNING First Aid/CPR/AED COURSE 

Level: Adult Volunteer
Location: Online
Fee:$15
Capacity: ​10
Session Length: Approx: 4-6hrs/online & 2hr/in-person skills assessment
View upcoming trainings and register

2021 Training Dates:
March 7th - 5-6pm (all virtual) - FULL
April 10th - 9-11am
May 8th - 9-11am
July 10th - 9-11am
August 15th - 9-11am
October 9th - 9-11am
November 6th - 9-11am
​December 11th - 9-11am
Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED is done by the student completing an online course first, then meeting with their instructor in person to perform their skills assessment. The Blending Learning First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat, and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years and will have completed all the steps in earning their level First Aid Badge.

camping 101

Level: Adult Volunteer
Date/Time: N/A
Location: Online
Fee: N/A
Session Length: N/A

Reminder that when planning a campout at least one adult must also be FA/CPR certified along with Camping 101 per unit reserved.
This online course will teach you the basics you need to know to plan a fun, safe campout with your troop in a building or cabin with modern conveniences (kitchen, bathroom). You can complete the online course any time prior to making your camping reservation.

See the Camping 101 section of our main Training page for full details including who's required to take this training and steps to getting started.
camping 101 details

*NEW* CAMPING 102 - Blended Learning 

 
Date: Varies
Location: Varies
Fee: $18/person
Session Length:  Own pace for online work & 3.5 hours in-person

Prerequisite: Camping 101
In-Person Skills Assessment Dates:
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March 27th - CPS
March 28th - TW
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April 10th - CPS
April 24th - TW
Camping 102 - Blended Learning.  In this new course you will gain the courage, confidence and character to lead your girls in an outdoor campout and cookout!  Participants will take part in an online course then complete an in-person skills assessment in order to complete this training. This online course & in-person skills training will fulfill council requirements to take girls permatent/tent camping and cook over a campfire. 
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Participants will learn: 

  • Review Outdoor Safety Activity Checkpoints and understand how to use them in activity planning for your camping trip. 
  • Understand how to organize, run, and clean-up a cookout with girls using a campfire and/or charcoal. 
  • Encourage and understand that a cook out and camping excursion is a safe place to fail.  Fail first, fail frequently and fail often. 
  • Be introduced to the 3 Most Popular Methods of Girl Scout Outdoor Cooking: Dutch Oven and One Pot Meals, Foil Packet and Pie Iron Cooking 
  • Be prepared to take a group camping in an outdoor camping unit, learn what to expect when arriving at a camp unit and how to care for camping equipment. 
  • Understand how to incorporate Leave No Trace best practices in your outdoor experiences. 
 
This online course is organized by modules and is designed to be completed at your own pace in 2-3-week time frame. We use a combination of videos, PowerPoints, readings and discussions to really enhance your experience. 

REQUIRED - This online training MUST be completed at least three days before your scheduled skills assessment date.  The in-person skills assessment is required to be a Camping 102 certified Girl Scout Volunteer.
  
 
At least one adult in each camping group must complete this course prior to your outdoor camping trip and must be present during the duration of your outdoor campout. We encourage having multiple adults with Camping 102 training during campouts. 

Once you have registered for (1) of the Camping 102 Blended Learning in-person skills assessment times to the left, you will receive an invitation to your online classroom.

 **Due to COVID-19 our locations, capacities, and dates for in person trainings are limited. 
  

small craft safety + moving water

Level: Adult Volunteer
Fee: $50
Location: Camp Prairie Schooner
Session Length: 6 hours
Group Capacity: 20 Adults
More dates coming in 2021!
Learn the skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to canoe or kayak emergencies, and gain the knowledge to assist your troop in planning and implementing an outing. This certification covers flat water canoeing and kayaking and is valid for a three-year period. Please note that this is a safety and rescue certification course, not a canoeing/kayaking skills class.
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Please note: Course end time is flexible and depends on number of participants and time needed for each participant to complete coursework.

girl OUTDOOR Training


GIRLS - Blended learning CPR/AED + FIRST AID TRAINING

GS Grade Level: Senior-Ambassador
Fee: $15
Location: Varies
Session Length: 4-6hrs/online & 2hr/in-person skills assessment​
Group Capacity: 20 girls
Dates:
​​May 9th 

Blended Learning First Aid/CPR/AED is done by the student completing an online course first, then meeting with their instructor in person to perform their skills assessment. The Blending Learning First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat, and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older. Successful students will receive a certificate for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years and will have completed all the steps in earning their level First Aid Badge. 
Badge/Journey Connection:
Seniors - Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Senior First Aid Badge

Ambassadors - Steps 3 and 4 of Ambassador First Aid Badge


CIT (Counselor in training)

 
Level: Senior & Ambassador
Fee: $175
Location: Camp Tongawood for initial training, Camps Prairie Schooner & Tongawood and Excursion locations as assigned.
Group Capacity: 16
Training Weekend (if accepted): Spring CIT program is currently closed, we will offer another program in the Fall
CIT is a volunteer program for Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors. CITs will go behind the scenes with Girl Scout Adventure staff to see what  it takes to run a zipline, rappel tower, climbing wall or range. CITs will work alongside professionally-trained Adventure Staff members to facilitate adventure programs for fellow Girl Scouts! CITs will gain valuable leadership experience while assisting with group warm up activities, debriefing, processing and other tasks at the adventure elements. In addition, CITs may become eligible to earn their CIT Bar, which requires at least 30 hours of service to the Girl Scout organization.

CITs should demonstrate a high level of initiative and maturity, work well both under supervision and independently, and be punctual. CITs will be asked to commit to required training, in-service dates, workshops and a minimum of 30 hours during the season which can run anywhere from 8-12 weekends. Upon successful completion, girls will earn the CIT Bar and can progress to CIT II if she chooses.

VIRTUAL Program aide training

GS Grade Level: Cadette
Fee: $15
Location: Online
Session Length: varies
Group Capacity: 10 girls
Session 1: Feb. 14-26th - FULL
Session 2: Feb 28-Mar. 12th - FULL
Session 3: April 11-23rd
Session 4: May 2-14th - FULL 
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If your troop or service unit would like to lead your own Program Aide training, resources can be found here
When girls guide or teach others, they act as mentors. An exciting part of a Girl Scout’s development, teen mentoring is a win-win proposition! As teen mentors, Girl Scout Cadettes gain experience by sharing skills, testing knowledge, and trying out new leadership roles. It means a chance to be with and learn from teens – some of their favorite people. Teens who earn Leader in Action and Program Aide mentoring awards are given a unique opportunity to serve as champions for the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. As they serve in their roles, Cadettes can help grow awareness of all that Girl Scouting has to offer – Fun with a purpose: enjoyable and challenging activities that develop girls’ leadership in their daily lives and the world.

Join us for our Virtual Program Aide Training. Same program aide content with a new delivery designed to be done in the comfort and convenience of your own home! This training is for girls with strong accountability and the ability to work in an online classroom independently and in a group setting.

Girls will be required to work through an online, 3-hour training via canvas and meet twice with our program aide staff trainers. Having their own email to work off of would be beneficial but is not required. Girls MUST complete all required parts of this training to complete the course.

outdoor resources

outdoor badges/journeys

> Outdoor Journey Overview (PDF)
> Outdoor Badges & Journeys main page

from gsusa

> Outdoor Skill-building Videos
> Outdoor Progression (PDF)
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  • Adventure
    • Archery
    • Canoeing
    • Climbing
    • Crate Stacking
    • Daisy Adventure Day
    • Daisy Traverse Wall
    • Fishing
    • Low Ropes
    • Rappelling
    • Slingshots
    • Team Building
    • Tomahawks
    • Troop Swimming
    • Zipline
    • Adult Challenge
  • Camping + Properties
  • Excursions + Journeys
  • STEM at Camp
    • Astronomy
    • STEM Badge Days
    • Geocache/Letterbox
    • STEM ACTIVITY KITS + GUIDES
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  • Trainings + More
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