Facilitator Trainings for Girl Scout Volunteers

Whether you are a troop leader who wants to take your Girl Scouts on an overnight camping adventure, or an outdoorsy type who wants to help out on the archery range, we have courses to teach you all the skills you need and get you certified!

Browse the listings below, which link to upcoming sessions on our Event Calendar, to see how you can get started. Contact us with any questions or concerns.

Axe Throwing

Learn how to safely empower participants to do their best while sticking a throwing axe in the bullseye!

Archery

Master the basics of shooting and safety required for instructing participants on the archery range.

Climbing Wall

Learn how to set up and take down the climbing wall, as well as some knot-tying and belaying skills.

Canoe / Stand-Up Paddleboard

Get ready for fun on the water! Learn the basic responsibilities of a canoe/stand-up paddleboard instructor.

Troop Camping (Basic, Advanced, Backpacking)

Get familiar with overnight camping and gear, outdoor cooking and 'Leave No Trace.'

Low Ropes Challenge Course

Learn to safely facilitate each element of the course and promote teambuilding and self-confidence with the girls.

FAQ

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Volunteers wishing to become outdoor program facilitators must be registered, background-checked members of Girl Scouts.
You must complete the required training before facilitating any program.
When looking at the training schedule, please remember that volunteer instructors run most of these courses, and trainings are offered based on their availability.
Some trainings are only available during certain seasons. For example, canoeing is only offered in the summer months due to its requirement to enter the lake water itself.
Climbing Wall requires facilitators to be physically fit enough to belay a climber up and down the wall. Facilitators also must have some level of comfort with tying knots.

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Once you receive a certification for the following programs, you must submit a record of 8 hours of facilitation per certification each member year. Hours are due to be submitted by September 30 each year.

Certifications that require 8 hours of facilitation each membership year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30):

Archery
Axe Throwing
Canoeing/SUP
Climbing Wall
Low Ropes Challenge Course

If you do not meet the 8 hour requirement, you will need to retake the training in order to renew your certification.

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Wilderness First Aid – This is a level 2 first aid course. It is required by GSUSA for any trip that travels to areas with a 30 minute or more response time by EMS. Certification lasts 2 years.

Youth Mental Health First Aid – This course teaches any adult working with youth how to recognize and respond to a mental health crisis. Gain valuable insight on how to help youth struggling with mental health challenges and resources you can use to help them. Certification lasts 3 years.

American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – This blended learning course equips you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies for people of all ages. Certification lasts 2 years.

View upcoming First Aid trainings

Note: Completing these trainings will certify participants to lead program on GSCCC properties ONLY.

Questions?

We’re happy to help you on your training journey. Fill out the form below or reach out to customercare@gsccc.org.

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