Basic Orientation (#1050 or #1051)
Basic Orientation is an engaging online session that introduces Girl Scouting, the pathways, support for volunteersa nd program keys. (2TCH)
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Development Course Descriptions
Safety-Wise Introduction Home Study (#3100)
One leader in addition to the troop's first aider, is required to take this course. Safety-Wise, the safety information manual for all Girl Scout activities, is a vital resource for all adults who work with girls. This home-study course provides an introduction to the manual, an understanding of when to consult it, and an opportunity for hands-on learning. The questionnaire should be completed and returned to the council office for development credit. (2 TCH)
Service Unit Introduction Course (#1060)
This 1TCH course is offered in the service unit and provides information on starting a troop, the workings of your service unit and where to find support and answers. This course is highly reccomended for all Leaders and Assistant Leaders.
Leadership Essentials
Pre-requisite: Basic Orientation (#1050)
This 4TCH course Prepares the new leader to hold troop meetings with girls, teaches the three keys of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and demonstrates how to use resources to support and deliver the Girl Scout Program. It takes the participant through the Leadership Experience model and provides the tools so you can facilitate the troop so it is girl-led, cooperative and the girls learn by doing. It also conveys the value of purposeful in one's leadership, creating a safe space and helping the girls make the troop their own.
All leaders are required to complete leadership essentials.
Troop Camping Certification Level 2 (#2004)
At least one adult (not necessarily the troop leader) must have this course before a troop can go camping. It is the troop's camp-certified adult's responsibility to attend pre-camp preparatory meetings with the girls. The adult helps the girls prepare for the camping experience and then accompanies them on the camping trip. This overnight course focuses on out-door progression, outdoor skills and outdoor program resources. Depending on the time of year, participants will sleep in either a heated camp lodge or a raised platform tent unit. There is a $5 fee. (16 TCH)
A refresher course is available for those leaders who haven't camped in a few years since certification.
Girl Scout First Aider Series: American Red Cross
CHECK OUT THE NEW BLENDED LEARNING OPTION FROM ARC.
CALL THE VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT REGISTRAR FOR INFORMATION.
This is a series of 2 safety courses: CPR, and First Aid (7 TCH). The series includes all courses required for certification as a First Aider for Girl Scout activities. You may also choose to take these classes separately, CPR (#3213), and First Aid (#3205)
Girl Scout First Aider Series: American Heart Association
This is a series of a one day or 2 day courses: CPR, and First Aid (7 TCH). The series includes all courses required for certification as a First Aider for Girl Scout activities.
To help you in deciding which course best suits your need please refer to the following table:
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American Red Cross |
American Heart Association |
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CPR & First AId |
CPR & First Aid |
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Time Investment: 7 hours |
Time Investment: 7 hours |
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Cost: $15 (books: $15) |
Cost: $15 (books $15) |
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Recertification: CPR- Every Year |
Recertification: CPR-Every 2 Years |
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First Aid- Every 3 Years |
First Aid- Every 2 Years |