Outdoor Camp Skills Recertification (Blended Learning) at Camp Caloosa (North Fort Myers)
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Date: Sat May 16, 10:00 AM EST - Sat May 16, 2:00 PM EST
Category:
  • Adult Training
Level:
  • Volunteers

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.