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New Leader Training – REQUIRED for New Leaders

This is required training for all new leaders and provides an overview of your role as a troop leader. We will guide you through the steps to getting your troop started, engaging with families, and planning your first few meetings.

Leaders can attend a prerecorded training webinar on demand 24 hours a day. Training is accessible as soon as you register.

Register here for a prerecorded training webinar.

Passcode: TRAINING

OR join a live webinar with the ability to ask questions in the chat log. Find training times for live webinars on our Leader Training Calendar.

>>New Leader Training Manual<<

New Leader Open House
NEW LEADER OPEN HOUSE

Join us via Zoom to answer your questions after you have completed New Leader Training. You can drop in at any time during the open house and attend as many open houses as you would like!

Find open house times on our Leader Training Calendar.

Girl Scout Program Deep Dives

Delve deep into Girl Scout programming resources, including our GSKSMO Meeting plans! Join via Zoom to get help and ask questions.

Find deep dive times on our Leader Training Calendar.

Product Program Training

Find information about our Cookies, Candy+Nuts, and Magazines here.

Candy, Nuts & Magazines

Girl Scout Cookies

Troop Program & Activity Training

First Aid/CPR

Emergencies require prompt action and quick judgment. For many activities, Girl Scouts recommends that at least one adult volunteer be first aid/CPR certified. It is required for any overnight trips, camping, or high-risk activities.

Adult CPR courses hosted by the council:
Adult Volunteers: Join us for an upcoming CPR course with a portion underwritten by the  Carolyn Hodges Great Save Fund. Fees cannot be transferred and are non-refundable.

  View upcoming council-hosted training

Other Access Options
You can take advantage of first aid/CPR training offered by chapters of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, EMP America, or other sponsoring organizations approved by your council.

Take age-specific CPR training, too—that is, take child CPR if you’re working with younger girls and adult CPR when working with older girls and adults.

Course Overview
First aid, CPR, and AED programs contain step-by-step, hands-on training that will allow participants to respond effectively in emergency and life-threatening situations. Session lengths and fees vary depending on the organization/course you select.

CAUTION: First aid/CPR training that is available entirely online does not satisfy Girl Scouts’ requirements. Such courses do not offer enough opportunities to practice and receive feedback on your technique. If you’re taking a course not offered by one of the organizations listed in the "Access Options" paragraph above or any course with online components, get approval from your support team or council.

Questions? Email us.

Camping 101

This online training pathway 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 before making your camping reservation.

REMINDERS:

  • When planning a campout, at least one adult must be FA/CPR certified along with Camping 101 per unit reserved.
  • You must be a registered member of Girl Scouts before taking this training

Take Camping 101 Training Now

This link will take you to gsLearn, log in and select Camping 101 training.

Camping 102 & Camping 103

Camping 102 - Blended Learning. This course will give you the courage, confidence, and character to lead your girls in an outdoor campout and cookout! Participants will participate in an online course and complete an in-person skills assessment to complete this training. This online course and in-person skills training will fulfill council requirements to take girls' permanent/tent camping and cook over a campfire. 

This online course is organized by modules and is designed to be completed at your own pace in a 2-3-week time frame. We use a combination of videos, PowerPoints, readings, and discussions to 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 before 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. 

Prerequisite: Camping 101

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Small Craft Safety Certification

Kayaking: This is the current Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements for a kayak trip leader. With this certification, you will be able to facilitate a kayaking experience for girls without the assistance of a guide. Learn the skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to kayak emergencies, and gain the knowledge to assist your troop in planning and implementing a kayak outing. This certification covers flat water kayaking and is valid for a three-year period. This is a safety and rescue certification, not a kayaking skills class.

Canoeing: This is the current Safety Activity Checkpoints requirement for a canoe trip leader. With this certification, you will be able to facilitate a canoeing experience for girls without the assistance of a guide. Learn the skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to canoe emergencies, and gain the knowledge to assist your troop in planning and implementing a canoe outing. This certification covers flat water canoeing and is valid for a three-year period. This is a safety and rescue certification course, not a canoeing skills class.

Learn more and register for an upcoming training now. 

Day Camp Training

Training is offered to new and returning day and twilight camp volunteers from late January through March.