Outdoor Education

Taking trips and camping have always been an integral part of the Girl Scout experience.Thank you for your interest in helping girls learn to plan fun and safe outings!

Note For Returning Volunteers:

If you previously took courses through one of our legacy areas, your previous training will be honored. However if you are moving into new skill areas, you will need to take the appropriate next level class.

	Past courses from Legacy Councils
Current GSSEM courses	Clinton Twp	Detroit	Flint	Port Huron
Trip & Camp Readiness	Basic Outdoor Skills	Outdoor Program Facilitator 1	Building Camping	Basic Overnight Trip Training
Outdoor 1 - Girls Sleep In/ Cook Out	Basic Outdoor Skills	Outdoor Program Facilitator 1	Building Camping	Camp Crafter
Outdoor 2 - Girls Sleep Out in Established Units	Basic Outdoor Skills	Outdoor Program Facilitator 2	Platform Camping	Camp Crafter
Outdoor 3 - Girls Sleep Out in Tents	Advanced Outdoor Skills	Outdoor Program Facilitator 2 +Tents	Tent Camping	Camp Crafter

Please read all Outdoor Education Course information carefully, as many have prerequisites.

TRIP AND CAMP READINESS (Girls Sleep in/Girls Cook In)

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: Any volunteer interested in helping the girls expand their horizons beyond the troop meeting place. The troop volunteer who will assist the troop with camping or with overnight trips away from the regular meeting place is welcome to attend this course. This course is the pre-requisite for Outdoor I, Girls Sleep In/Cook Out.

COURSE CONTENT: Increase your skills to prepare the girls for trips. Topics include: safety, including girl/adult ratios and medication dispensing, packing and dressing for the weather, meal planning, food safety, outdoor education activities, as well as going green and using resources wisely.

PREREQUISITE: There is no prerequisite for this class.

REGISTRATION: You do not need to pre-register. To access the power point presentation (in pdf), please Click Here. In order for GSSEM to record completion of this class, you must forward a copy of your Learning Log to GSSEM ADVS Department at the Flint Service Center. Learning Log (Word) Learning Log (pdf)

If you are emailing the Learning Log in, please use: volunteerservices@gssem.org. Our address is on the form.

Also: a DVD or paper copy can be sent to you if needed. Please call the Flint Service Center.

OUTDOOR 1 - GIRLS SLEEP IN/COOK OUT

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: The troop volunteer who will assist the troop with camping where the girls will experience campfires and/or outdoor cooking.

REGISTRATION: this is a face-to-face class with skill demonstrations. Visit the Classes for Volunteers Section for information about course content, course availability and to register.

OUTDOOR 2 - GIRLS SLEEP OUT in ESTABLISHED UNITS

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: The troop volunteer who will assist the troop with camping where the girls will experience sleeping in platform cabins, platform tents, Adirondacks, or A-frames.

COURSE CONTENT:

Safety and night-time readiness
Personal hygiene using pumps or wells
Facility care
Updated packing list for personal and troop equipment
Food storage and safety

PREREQUISITES:

Trip & Camp Readiness for Girls & Outdoor I - Girls Sleep In/Cook Out (or their equivalents) must be completed prior to completing this course.

REGISTRATION: You do not need to pre-register. Click Here to download packet.

In order for GSSEM to record completion of this class, you must forward a copy of your Learning Log to GSSEM ADVS Department at the Flint Service Center.

Also: a DVD or paper copy can be sent to you if needed. Please call the Flint Service Center.

OUTDOOR 3 - GIRLS SLEEP OUT IN TENTS

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: The troop volunteer who will assist the troop with camping where the girls will experience pitching their own tents.

COURSE CONTENT:

Tents including site set-up, care, and packing
Knots and lashing
Emergency procedures
Personal hygiene
Advanced food storage and safety – “packing it out”

REGISTRATION: this is a face-to-face class with skill demonstrations. Visit the Classes for Volunteers Section for information about course content, course availability, and to register.

PREREQUISITES:

Trip & Camp Readiness for Girls & Outdoor I - Girls Sleep In/Cook Out & Outdoor 2 - Girls Sleep Out in Established Units (or their equivalents) must be completed prior to completing this course.