Leader Training
Girl Scouts offers a variety of training programs to our volunteer leaders to provide them with the knowledge, skills and tools to help them provide the best experience for girls in their troops. Class descriptions are provided below.
To see a complete schedule and register for Council Training Classes, please go to the council website . Pleae note, GS Orientation is an online class that maybe taken by following the link below. Getting Started Coaching is provided through our neighborhood, so this training will not be shown on the Council schedule. Read below for more information.
Getting Started as a Leader
GS Orientation - A short online class for all new leaders. To take this class, go to: http://www.gslearning.org/girlscouting101/
Getting Started - Getting Started is a class that will be offered by your volunteer neighborhood trainers. To register for a getting started class, please check our neighborhood training calendar to find a class that suits your schedule, or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Leadership Prep
GS Leadership Experience - This course is most often offered in conjunction with your Program Level Leadership course. To select a Program Level Leadership Course, go to the Council's online training registration.
Program Level Leadership- This course is based on the level of girls in your troop (e.g. Daisy, Brownie, etc.) If your troop has more than one girl level in it, you or your co-leaders should have training for each level represented. To select a Program Level Leadership Course, go to the Council's online training registration.
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Beyond the Meeting Place
First Aid / CPR - The presence of a first-aider (level 1) is required for many group activities. The course required to be a first-aider (level 1) is one that offers standard first-aid and CPR, preferably with a focus on children. The Safety Activity Checkpoints state clearly when a first-aider (level 1) is needed. Training may be obtained through the Red Cross as well as other organizations. Sunset Vista Neighborhood will post trainings that we are made aware of on our calendar, however, it is your responsibility to find a class and schedule training to ensure that you are meeting your troop's First Aid / CPR requirements.
Troop Camp Certification (TCC) Level 1 - After completing Troop Camp Certification Level One, adult volunteers may guide girls on approved group outdoor experiences that include indoor sleeping or cabin camping and outdoor experiences without tent camping, knife safety, fire building and/or outdoor cooking (propane stoves, charcoal or wood fires).
Troop Camp Certification Level One may be completed as two independent studies or one three hour interactive classroom experience. Materials – Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints for Group Camping, Volunteer Essentials.
Troop Camp Certification (TCC) Level 2 - After completing Troop Camp Certification Level Two, adult volunteers may guide girls on approved outdoor experiences that may include overnight tent camping, knife safety, fire building and outdoor cooking. To receive Troop Camp Certification Level Two – complete TCC Level One and the Outdoor Skills Day or complete the Troop Camp Certification Weekend.
To obtain your Troop Camp Certification, go to the Council's online training registration.
Workshops that Enhance the GS Leadership Experience
The following workshops are meant to enhance your troop experience. Some are required by the Safety Activity Checkpoints and some are just for fun. These trainings may be held on their own or as individual workshops within a Girl Scouts special training event. To learn about all of the training available to you and to register for one of these workshops, please go to the Council's online training registration.
Ceremonies
Level II First Aid / CPR
Bridging
Backpacking
Archery Instructor
Songs & Games
Troop Trips
Coming Into Your Own