TRAINING + RESOURCES
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Adult Outdoor Training
Adult - BLENDED LEARNING First Aid/CPR/AED COURSE
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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: 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.
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camping 101
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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 102 - Blended Learning
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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: More training dates coming soon! |
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.
Participants will learn:
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
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Level: Adult Volunteer
Fee: $50 Location: Varies Session Length: 6-7 hours Group Capacity: 15 Adults |
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.
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
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GS Grade Level: Senior-Ambassador
Fee: $15 Location: Varies Session Length: 4-6hrs/online & 2hr/in-person skills assessment Group Capacity: 20 girls |
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 |
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): Sept. 11-12th
Fee: $175
Location: Camp Tongawood for initial training, Camps Prairie Schooner & Tongawood and Excursion locations as assigned.
Group Capacity: 16
Training Weekend (if accepted): Sept. 11-12th
CIT, or Counselor-in-Training, is a leadership 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 our Outdoor Experience Team, and train with our Adventure Staff. Your girl will learn how to facilitate adventure programs for fellow Girl Scouts! CITs will gain valuable on the job experience while assisting with group warm-up activities, debriefing, processing, and other tasks at the adventure elements.
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 an elevated level of initiative and maturity, work well both under the supervision and independently, and be punctual. When scheduled for shifts, CITS should treat this as a real job, and the CITSs should be able to communicate well with staff, supervisors, and girls. CITs will be asked to commit to required training, in-service dates, workshops, and a minimum of 30 hours during the season, running anywhere from 8-12 weekends. Upon successful completion, girls will earn the CIT Bar and progress to CIT II if she chooses.
Girls interested in the CIT program will need to complete the application at the link above by August 31st, 2021. An interview will be scheduled following your application submission, and If accepted into the CIT program, you will receive the registration information and payment plan schedule via email. All CITs are required to attend an overnight training September 11th-12th at Camp Tongawood.
CITs will work alongside our Outdoor Experience Team, and train with our Adventure Staff. Your girl will learn how to facilitate adventure programs for fellow Girl Scouts! CITs will gain valuable on the job experience while assisting with group warm-up activities, debriefing, processing, and other tasks at the adventure elements.
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 an elevated level of initiative and maturity, work well both under the supervision and independently, and be punctual. When scheduled for shifts, CITS should treat this as a real job, and the CITSs should be able to communicate well with staff, supervisors, and girls. CITs will be asked to commit to required training, in-service dates, workshops, and a minimum of 30 hours during the season, running anywhere from 8-12 weekends. Upon successful completion, girls will earn the CIT Bar and progress to CIT II if she chooses.
Girls interested in the CIT program will need to complete the application at the link above by August 31st, 2021. An interview will be scheduled following your application submission, and If accepted into the CIT program, you will receive the registration information and payment plan schedule via email. All CITs are required to attend an overnight training September 11th-12th at Camp Tongawood.
VIRTUAL Program aide training
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GS Grade Level: Cadette
Fee: $15 Location: Online Session Length: varies Group Capacity: 10 girls No dates scheduled at this time. 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. |
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