Orientation for all new Leaders. This training consists of: an overview of the history, structure, and policies and procedures of the Girl Scout Organization. The dates listed are for face to face training sessions. Requisite for all position trainings e.g. New Leader Training, Transition, & Advisor Training. Prerequisite: Volunteer Application Process. 2.5 hours

Everything you need to know to manage a troop including safety standards, GSCSNJ policies, age level awards, developmental characteristics, and activities. This training is required for all new Leaders, Co-leaders, and Assistant Leaders. Prerequisite: Orientation to Girl Scouting. 2.5 hours

Program level training designed for the experienced Leader who is changing age levels with emphasis on age level resources, Troop government, awards, and developmental characteristics of the specific age level. Prerequisite: New Leader Training. 2 hours

Training for Leaders of Cadette and Senior GS making the transition from Leader to Advisor. Particular emphasis will be on the development of girl driven programming. Prerequisite: New Leader Training. 3 hours

Required training for all First Aiders. A First Aider must accompany Troops on any high risk trip. If you are not sure if the trip you are planning is high risk please contact your Membership Specialist. The First Aider need not be the Leader of the Troop. For the convenience of our volunteers we offer courses given by the American Red Cross (ARC,) American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI.) There is a $40 charge for the complete course. If you wish to take just CPR or just First Aid the charge is $20. American Red Cross and American Heart Association course fees are payable to GSCSNJ. American Safety & Health Institute course fees are payable to R House Health and Safety. If you wish, you may take CPR/First Aid from outside agencies. Be sure that the CPR course covers both adult and child CPR. Please consult Safety Wise for approved courses.

Overnight Adventures

This course qualifies adult volunteers to take girls on overnight trips at museums/activity centers, lock-ins, hotels, and cabin camping with no outdoor cooking. Prerequisite for Outdoor Skills I. 3 hours

This outdoor course consists of hands on activities providing the skills needed to participate in an overnight camping experience that includes fire building and elementary cooking methods. Prerequisite Overnight Adventures. 4 hours

 

This overnight experience certifies adult volunteers to take girls on camp outs where the girls will be cooking outdoors. Participants will receive a packet in advance of the training which will include clothes to pack, cooking equipment, and food to bring. These items will be needed to complete the training successfully. This session enables participants to utilize tent units and includes a special focus on program activities. This course is a rain or shine activity. You will be notified by the Lead Trainer if there is a cancellation due to weather conditions. Prerequisite: Outdoor Skills I. Overnight

The Service Team is integral to the success of our Leadership. We offer position specific training for these key positions: Service Unit Manager (SUM,) Organizer/Recruiter,Troop Consultant, Registrar and Treasurer. These Service Team members are required to complete training for the position.