Date: Sat May 16, 10:00 AM EST - Sat May 16, 2:00 PM EST
This recertification tests Leader's skills and knowledge
specific to outdoor camping adventures.
During this course, participants will review:
- GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints
- Council property
policies
- Proper property closing and cleaning
procedures
Participants will practice demonstrating key outdoor skills to
girls, including:
- Outdoor cooking techniques
- Fire building
- Fire safety
- Dishwashing procedures
- Leave No
Trace principles
- Knot tying
- Camp safety
- Site orientation
Upon successful completion of both the online and in-person
components, participants will receive a certificate of completion
valid for three years. This certificate qualifies the participant to
continue to lead girls in overnight outdoor camping activities.
Blended Learning Format
This is a blended learning course consisting of two components:
1. Online Coursework (accessed via gsLearn)
- Must be completed by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on
the Friday before the in-person training.
- Must pass the
online end-of-course assessment to attend the in-person
session.
- Participants will receive an email with course
information after registration closes.
2. In-Person Skills Session
- Required to complete certification.
- Requires some
moderate physical activity (standing, kneeling, walking, bending,
sitting)
- Must attend the full 4-hour in-person skills
assessment session.
Registration Information
- Registration closes: 05/05/2026
- Participants must be registered Girl Scout adults with a current
background check.
- Minimum participants: 6
Cost & Subsidy Information
- Course fee: $15 per person and includes all food and
equipment required for cooking.
- Participants must provide
their own mess kit, water bottle, and flashlight.
- The full
cost of this course is $30 and is being subsidized this year at this
reduced rate thanks to a generous donation. No shows or
cancellations after the close of registration will be charged the
full cost of the course to their troop through an ACH to the troop
bank account.
Registration closes 05/05/2026. Refunds and cancellations
cannot be processed after 05/05/2026.
All cancellation and refund requests must be received in
writing by 05/05/2026 to customercare@gsgcf.org.