Bronze/Take Action Training This training is highly recommended for leaders who want to guide their girls through the Bronze Award, the third highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Training includes how to choose a Bronze Award project, project examples, mandatory paperwork and integration of Journeys and badge work. Leaders will also learn the difference between a community service project, a required take-action project and, ultimately, the Bronze Award project.
Silver/Take Action Training This training is recommended for girls who would like to work towards their Silver Award, the second highest award a Girl Scout can earn, and the leaders who want to mentor and guide them through this process. Training includes project examples, mandatory paperwork and integration of Journeys and badge work. Participants will also learn the difference between a community service project, a required take-action project and, ultimately, the Silver Award project.
Gold/Take Action Training
Gold Award Committee Meetings
American Red Cross Babysitting Get the skills and confidence you need to be a great babysitter. Participate in hands-on activities, fun role playing and lively discussions. You will receive a handbook and earn an American Red Cross Babysitters Training Certificate. Bring water bottles and lunch.
Program Aid If you are interested in working directly with a troop, group or camp unit of younger Girl Scouts, you may volunteer to become a Girl Scout Program Aide. As a Program Aide, you will work directly with younger girls under the supervision of an adult volunteer or staff member. Being a Program Aide gives you an opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge of Girl Scouting with others. This class is a prerequisite for the upcoming VIT (Volunteer in Training) class for Seniors and Ambassadors.
Journeys 101 Learn how to incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into the Journeys and how they relate to the other resources available for Girl Scouts including Girl Guides, Product Sales Program and optional patch programs. Real examples are given of how to guide the girls through the Journeys, concluding with the definition and examples of the required take action project.
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After you have taken the Gold/Take Action Training, filled out the appropriate paperwork (which you can obtain at www.gssgc.org) and spoken to the council representative about your project’s measurability and sustainability, the next step is to present it to the Gold Award Committee. The Committee meets every six weeks.
Participants will learn to respond to breathing/ cardiac emergencies in adults and children, and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Instruction includes how to recognize and respond to sudden illnesses and injuries such as: bleeding control, burns, shock prevention, fractures, etc. Upon completion, participants receive a 2-year certificate in First Aid and 2-year certificate in Adult, Child CPR/AED.
GSSGC Fall Sale 2012
This training is required for girls who are interested in working towards their Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. It is recommended as well for their parents and mentors who will help guide girls through this process. Training includes project examples, mandatory paperwork and integration of Journeys and badge work. Participants will also learn the difference between a community service project, a required take-action project and, ultimately, the Gold Award project.
American Red Cross C.P.R. and First Aid