Basic Leadership Training
Basic Leadership Training must be completed within six (6) months of your appointment as a troop leader.
It includes three components:
• Service Unit Orientation (contact your Service Unit Manager to schedule this training)
• Leadership Essentials
• Grade–Level Training
Prior to completing the Basic Leadership Training, a volunteer must be a registered member of the Girl Scout Council and must have submitted a Volunteer Application to their Service Unit Manager or Volunteer Manager.

Leadership Essentials
Welcome to Leadership Essentials. This adult learning experience will help prepare volunteers to effectively facilitate the
Girl Scout Leadership Experience. (This course was previously known as B1 or Getting Started.)
By the end of this adult learning experience participants will be able to:
• Explain the meaning of the 3 keys of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Demonstrate how to use resources to support the delivery of the Girl Leadership Experience, including the Journeys with accompanying Adult Guides.
• Describe how to facilitate activities so they are girl-led, cooperative and learn-by-doing.
• Convey the value of being purposeful in one’s leadership.
Cost: $10 per participant

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Daisy Grade Level
Discover what makes leading a Daisy Girl Scout troop so much fun! Gain tips and tools for a great year. Gather resources and learn to plan meetings. Review how to work with Daisy troop finances and troop government so that Daisy girls begin to learn to make choices and develop team spirit. Find out how to involve adults in the Daisy program.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: New Daisy Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise, The Guide for Daisy Girl Scout Leaders, Daisy Girl Scout Activity Book, pen and paper
Cost: None

Brownie Grade Level
Learn about the Brownie Girl Scout program, including Try-Its, songs, games, bridging to Juniors and more. Discover the developmental characteristics and how to form an effective partnership with the girls. Plan meetings, explore program activities and resources, service projects, troop government, and finances. Learn to involve other volunteers.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: New Brownie Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise,The Guide for Brownie Girl Scout Leaders, Brownie Girl Scout Handbook, pen and paper
Cost: None

Junior Grade Level
Discover the riches of the Junior Girl Scout Program, including badges, signs and bridging activities. Learn about working with the Junior Girl Scout and how to empower girls in the planning process so that the troop is really their own. Learn to use patrols as troop government. Manage the troop finances and involve adults in the Junior program.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: New Junior Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise, Junior Girl Scout Leader Guidebook, Junior Girl Scout Handbook, pen and paper
Cost: None

Cadette Grade Level
Learn the basics of advising a Cadette troop.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: New Cadette Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise, Cadette Girl Scout Handbook, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, pen and paper
Cost: None

Senior Program Level
Learn the basics of advising a Senior troop.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: New Senior Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise, A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts, Interest Projects for Girls 11-17, pen, and paper
Cost: None

Older Girl Grade Level

Continuing the Excellence
Participants will apply Discover, Connect, and Take Action keys and the processes of Girl Led, Learning by Doing and Cooperative Learning to existing and newly developed Girl Scout program. (This course was previously known as B2.)
By the end of this adult learning experience participants will be able to:
• Align outcomes to existing and newly developed Girl Scout program.
• Apply how the Girl Scout Leadership Experience may be delivered through multiple pathways.
• Articulate the ways in which they will be able to utilize this information with girls – immediately and long term.
• Identity existing resources and articulate where they may locate additional information and support within the council.
Cost: $10 per participant

Journey Sessions by Girl Scout Grade Level:
Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador
It’s Your World—Change It! Exploring the First Series of Girl Scout Journeys
By the end of this adult learning experience participants will be able to:
• Identify the features and benefits of leadership journeys across all levels
• Explain how a journey is built on the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Explore how to work with the girl book and the adult guide at this grade level
• Customize Journeys for use in various ways
Cost: $15.00 to cover cost of materials. When registering for this training, please state what grade level session you are interested in participating in.

"Fall Fiesta"
Troop Camp Certification + All Grade Levels, Leadership Essentials, Continuing the Excellence, Journey Sessions, and Troop Camp Certification
Pre-course work required for Troop Camp Certification

Adults Only! Volunteers’ Night Out
All volunteers in GSWNY are invited to come and party with the members of Silver Trefoil. We will have some games and prizes, outstanding food (appetizers and desserts), great fellowship with like-minded people, and fun – fun – fun! We will also have a Chinese Auction. This is our thank you for all of the time, work, sweat and tears your have given to the Girl Scouts of Western New York. It’s a small thank you but it is heart felt in the extreme. Come connect with other volunteers from Western New York. Without volunteers – without YOU – there would be no Girl Scouting. Please register using the Adult Registration Form by the deadline. This event is hosted by Silver Trefoil.

Troop Travel

Troop Travel I—Basic
This training is for troops planning an overnight trip within 200 miles of the council's geographic area. Learn the requirements to take a troop on a trip and tips to assist with planning an overnight trip. Schedules, itineraries, travel arrangements, transportation and lodging forms, and permission procedures will all be discussed.
Prerequisite: Getting Started
Designed for: Registered adults who will work with and accompany girls on a travel experience
Bring: Safety-Wise, paper, and pencil
Cost: FREE
Note: This course fulfills the council’s policy for troop travel training for an overnight trip within 200 miles of council’s
geographic area.

Troop Travel II
This training is required for troops traveling over 200 miles outside the council's geographic area and for trips of two or more nights. Information will be available on how to plan your troop trip and tips to assist with planning. Timeframes, travel arrangements, necessary forms, obtaining proper permission, and council procedures will be discussed. Participants must have taken a trip within 200 miles of the council’s geographic area and completed Troop Travel I—Basic first.
Prerequisite: Getting Started AND Troop Travel I—Basic
Designed for: Registered adults planning, working with and/or accompanying a traveling troop
Bring: Safety-Wise, paper, and pencil
Cost: FREE
Note: Must have taken Troop Travel I—Basic first. This course fulfills the council's policy for troop travel training for an
overnight trip over 200 miles outside of the council's geographic area.

Basic Outdoor

Troop Camping Certification
Prerequisite: Pre-course work required.

Basic Troop Camping (Level 1–Lodge Camping)
This training teaches required basic outdoor skills, overnight preparation, and the fundamentals of outdoor safety. Menu planning, outdoor cooking, program activity ideas, and a review of necessary equipment for troop camping are also included. Training fulfills the appropriate training necessary for troop lodge camping as per council policy. “To participate in troop camping, appropriate training, within five (5) years, must have been completed and necessary personnel must accompany the troop (i.e., nurse, lifeguard, etc.). Permission must be obtained from the Service Unit Manager or Service Unit Team before planning this activity. (Parent/caregiver slips must be used.)”
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Registered adults requiring camp certification
Bring: Safety-Wise and program level handbook
Cost: $25 to cover food and program supplies (payable with registration)
Note: Dress appropriately for the weather. Successful completion of this course fulfills the requirement for your
troop camping certification.

Lodge Camping Update (Level 1)
This course is a review of Basic Troop Camping, and it also includes new camp procedures, health regulations, and program idea exchanges. This training must be completed every five (5) years after the completion of Level I—Lodge Camping. If your training has lapsed, you are required to attend Level I—Lodge Camping again.
Prerequisite: Level I - Lodge Camping (Basic Troop Camping)
Designed for: Registered adults who take girls camping
Bring: Safety-Wise, Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting, favorite camp recipe, and favorite camp activity
Cost: FREE
Note: Dress for the weather and wear camp clothes

Beyond the Lodge–Trailblazers II (Level 2)
Before embarking on the adventure of tent camping, take this course to learn the basic camp craft skills, cooking tips, and procedures for pitching and sleeping in a tent. This training is held in conjunction with Tent Camping (Girls Perspectives) to give you an opportunity to receive training with the girls (register girls to attend through Girls Perspectives).
This training is required for a leader taking girls tent camping.
Prerequisite: Level I - Lodge Camping (Basic Troop Camping)
Designed for: Registered adults who want to take girls tent camping (girls must register through Girls Perspectives)
Bring: Safety-Wise and Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting
Cost: $20 to cover food and program supplies (payable with registration)
Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting books are also available for purchase for $9.50, payable with registration.
Note: Dress for the weather and wear camp clothes.

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Stand Alone Tent Training
Learn the skills needed to take your troop/group camping at a state park facility.
Prerequisite: basic outdoor (level 1) and intermediate outdoor (level 2)
Cost: Free

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Tripping/Backpacking—Trailblazers III (Level 3)
If you would like to take a group of girls on a backpacking adventure, attend this course. It provides instruction on basic backpacking skills, preparing and planning a weekend trip, and the proper equipment and food necessary for success. This training is held in conjunction with Backpacking (Girls Perspectives), giving you an opportunity to receive training with girls (register girls to attend through Girls Perspectives).
This training is required for a leader/advisor who is taking girls outdoor tripping/backpacking.
Prerequisite: Level II - Beyond the Lodge (Trailblazers II) or Advanced Outdoor Course
Designed for: Registered adults who take girls backpacking
Bring: Safety-Wise and Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting
Cost: $25 to cover food and program supplies (payable with registration)
Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting books are also available for purchase for $9.50, payable with registration
Note: Dress for the weather and wear camp clothes.

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Camporee Planning/Training (AKA Encampments)
Learn procedures for planning an encampment including an overview of our council policies; New York State Department of Health, GSUSA and American Camp Association standards. You will also obtain additional information that will assist your encampment planning team in planning and preparing for an encampment.
If you are planning for a spring encampment, you must take the encampment training offered in October. Fall encampments, must take encampment training offered in April. (Encampment training must be updated every 3 years.)
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Encampment Directors and Encampment Planning Teams
Bring: Paper and pencil
Cost: FREE

Encampment Training (AKA Camporee Planning/Training)
Learn procedures for planning an encampment including an overview of our council policies; New York State Department of Health, GSUSA and American Camp Association standards. You will also obtain additional information that will assist your encampment planning team in planning and preparing for an encampment.
If you are planning for a spring encampment, you must take the encampment training offered in October. Fall encampments, must take encampment training offered in April. (Encampment training must be updated every 3 years.)
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Encampment Directors and Encampment Planning Teams
Bring: Paper and pencil
Cost: FREE

Encampment Site Training
Participants will become acquainted with Camp Seven Hills and its facilities. If you haven't been to Camp Seven Hills in a while, venture out to see what’s new!
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Encampment Directors and Encampment Planning Teams
Bring: Paper and pencil
Cost: FREE

Encampment Cooking Training
Discover the “ins and outs” of the camp kitchen while getting cooking tips on how to prepare for large crowds.
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Encampment Cooks
Bring: Paper and pencil
Cost: FREE

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Ceremonies
Learn several basic Girl Scout ceremonies to perform with your Girl Scout troop.
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Registered adults
Bring: Tape recorder, paper, and pencil
Cost: FREE
Note: Due to copyright laws, we cannot print the songs.

Crafts for (Adults to Teach to) Kids
Have fun making 15 inexpensive crafts (different from those taught last year) that you can teach the girls in your troop. Patterns and instructions will be provided, and the instructors will provide hands-on help. There will be crafts for each program level.
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Registered adults
Bring: Scissors, tacky glue, pencil, paper, box (to carry your crafts home), and a bag lunch (coffee & tea will be provided)
Cost: $5 (for craft supplies)
Note: This course is only offered once a year and there is a 50-person limit, so register early. Please do not bring children.

CPR
Identify and recognize the symptoms of cardiac emergencies in adults and children. Required for the adult acting as the primary First-Aider at a Girl Scout activity, event, or trip. (CPR certification must be current whenever a Level 1 first aid is required.)
CPR certification is valid for one year.
Prerequisite: Physically able to perform CPR
Designed for: Registered adults acting as the primary first-aider at a Girl Scout activity, event, or trip.
Bring: A pair of protective (surgical) gloves (if you have your own); and a bag lunch (for Saturday classes)
Cost: $20 (Red Cross course fee must accompany registration), Books ($10) & skill cards ($23.50/set) are available for purchase
Note: Dress comfortably since you will be working on the floor

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CPR/First Aid
We are pleased to be able to offer CPR and First Aid courses both through the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association at a reduced rate for Girl Scout volunteers. Both organizations have recently changed their course design and books. The courses offered now are almost identical in content. We will be using the new materials for both. The most noticeable difference is that the American Red Cross requires CPR recertification every year and First Aid recertification every three years. The American Heart Association requires CPR and First Aid recertification every two years. If you are currently certified through the American Red Cross and you want to change to the American Heart Association certification, you need to take the full course. We will be offering child and adult CPR per the standards set in Safety Wise by GSUSA.

The complete course includes CPR for adults and children. This course is for the volunteer who has never had CPR or CFA certification and for those whose certification has expired. The course includes video instruction, lecture, discussion, hands-on practice, instructor feedback, written exams and skills testing.

Cost: $15

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First Aid (Level 1) & Child/Adult CPR
Learn to identify and care for common injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive. Required for the adult acting as the primary frst-aider at a Girl Scout activity, event, or trip. First Aid certification is valid for three years.
Prerequisite: Physically able to perform CPR
Designed for: Registered adults acting as the primary first-aider at a Girl Scout activity, event, or trip.
Bring: A pair of protective (surgical) gloves (if you have your own); and a bag lunch (for Saturday classes)
Cost: $22.50, which includes required First Aid/CPR/AED booklet.
Additional books ($10) & skill cards ($23.50/set) are available for purchase.
Note: Dress comfortably since you will be working on the floor

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CPR Renewal
Cost: $15

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First Aid/CPR Complete - American Heart Association (AHA)
We are pleased to be able to offer CPR and First Aid courses through the American Heart Association (AHA) at a reduced rate for Girl Scout volunteers. The organization has recently changed their course design and books and we will be using the new materials for both. The most noticeable difference between the AHA and the Red Cross course is that the American Red Cross requires CPR recertification every year and first aid recertification every three years; the American Heart Association requires CPR and First Aid recertification every two years. If you are currently certified through the American Red Cross and you want to change to the American Heart Association certification, you will need to take the full course. We will be offering child and adult CPR per the standards set in Safety Wise by GSUSA. The complete course includes CPR for adults and children. This course is for the volunteer has never had CPR or CFA certification or for those whose certification has expired. The course includes video instruction, lecture, discussion, hands-on practice, instructor feedback, written exam and skills testing.
Cost: $15

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First Aid Renewal - American Red Cross (ARC)
Cost: $15

First Aid/CRP Renewal - American Red Cross (ARC)
Cost: $15

Responding to Emergencies (Level II First Aid)
Provides advanced first aid information with additional knowledge and skills on how to respond when emergency medical services are more than 60 minutes away. Required for adults acting as the first-aider at encampments, day events, overnights, and camping events; or otherwise indicated in Safety-Wise. Level II First Aid certification is valid for three years and CPR certification is valid for one year.
Prerequisite: Physically able to perform CPR
Designed for: Registered adults who require Level II first aid
Bring: A bag lunch and dinner
Cost: $20 (Red Cross course fee must accompany registration) Workbooks ($32) are available for purchase
Note: Dress comfortably; we will be working on the floor. This is a physically intensive course.

Masters of Disaster Training
The Girl Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” Be prepared for what? Would you know what to do if there was a flood? Lightening? Snowstorm? What kind of supplies would you need? How much would you need?
Many troops have already completed the requirements for the Prepared and Ready Patch on our website. Now we have an opportunity for you to join us for a special training for leaders only that will look at your general preparedness in the face of a natural disaster. The materials we will use are from the National Red Cross Masters of Disaster program whose goal is to prepare as many people as possible in the face of an emergency or disaster.
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Registered adults interested in learning more about emergency preparedness
Bring: Please bring a bag lunch; beverages will be provided
Cost: $5/adult
Note: Minimum #: 10 adults; Maximum #: 30 adults

Gold Award Training
Are the girls in your troop "going for the gold?" Attend this training to learn about guiding girls through their Gold Award.

Silver Award Training
Are the girls in your troop interested in completing the Silver Award? Attend this training to learn about guiding girls through their Silver Award.

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