TRAINING + RESOURCES
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Adult Outdoor Training
VIRTUAL FIRST AID/CPR BLENDED LEARNING COURSE
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Level: Adult Volunteer
Location: Online Fee:$15 Session Length: 6 hours online learning + 1 hour virtual skills assessment |
Virtual First Aid/CPR Blended Learning, is done by the student completing an online course first, then meeting virtually with their instructor to perform their skills assessment. The Virtual First Aid/CPR Blending Learning 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.
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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. |
*NEW* 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: October 3rd 10:30a-1:30p - Camp Tongawood 2:30p-6:00p - Camp Tongawood October 17th 10:30a-1:30p - Camp Tongawood 2:30p-6:00p - Camp Tongawood October 18th 10:30a-1:30p - Camp Tongawood 2:30p-6:00p - Camp Tongawood |
NEW this Fall... 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. |
**NEW** camping 103
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Date: Varies
Location: Varies Fee: $20/person Session Length: Overnight Prerequisite: Camping 101, Camping 102 More sessions coming soon |
Camping 103 is a chance for you to take a deep dive into what it means to truly experience a Girl Scout Campout. This training includes two meals and overnight.
In this training, you will:
While this training is not required it is highly encouraged for those seeking to gain a better understanding, encouragement, and further comfort in camping outdoors! |
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Level: Adult Volunteer or 2nd Year GS Seniors
Date: October 17th & 18th Location: Camp Tongawood Session Length: 9am-4pm (each day) |
Minimum Requirements for becoming an Outdoor Trainer
Expectations for NEW Trainers
Our next Train the Trainer Trainings are October 17th and 18th from 9am – 4:00pm (you only need to attend one of the days to become a trainer). Once you fill out the application you must complete an initial phone screen and then the information for the Train the Trainer Training will be sent to you if selected! |
small craft safety + moving water
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Level: Adult Volunteer
Fee: $50 Location: Camp Prairie Schooner Session Length: 6 hours Group Capacity: 20 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
CPR/AED + FIRST AID TRAINING
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GS Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador
Fee: $15 Location: Varies Session Length: 7 hr Group Capacity: 10 girls No sessions scheduled at this time. |
The 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 Connections: 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): 9/12/2020
Fee: $175
Location: Camp Tongawood for initial training, Camps Prairie Schooner & Tongawood and Excursion locations as assigned.
Group Capacity: 16
Training Weekend (if accepted): 9/12/2020
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.
Girls interested in the CIT program must complete this application by August 23, 2020. If accepted into the CIT program, you will receive the registration information and payment plan schedule via email. All CITs are required to attend the Training on September 12, 2020 at Camp Tongawood.
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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.
Girls interested in the CIT program must complete this application by August 23, 2020. If accepted into the CIT program, you will receive the registration information and payment plan schedule via email. All CITs are required to attend the Training on September 12, 2020 at Camp Tongawood.
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Program aide training
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GS Grade Level: Cadette
Fee: $7 (lunch provided) Location: Varies Session Length: 6 hr Group Capacity: 25 girls No sessions scheduled at this time. If your troop or service unit would like to lead your own Program Aide training, resources can be found here |
Program Aide training prepares Girl Scout Cadettes to safely and successfully lead younger girls through age appropriate activities in partnership with approved adults.
To earn the Program Aide pin a Girl Scout Cadette must: 1. Earn at least one Leader in Action award by helping a Brownie troop with a journey 2. Complete a training based on this guide 3. Work with younger Girl Scouts over an additional 6 activity sessions, not related to a Leader in Action award During training it is expected that you are participating, and building a “tool box” of resources to help you succeed as a leader for younger Girl Scouts. After this training if you want to obtain your Program Aide pin you will need to complete additional activity hours with a younger troop, Day Camp unit, at a Service Unit event or at a council-led event. |
outdoor resources
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