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Currently the training requirements and length of training vary between the different regions within Girl Scouts of Western Ohio for outdoor trainings.  No matter which region in which your training has been taken, it is accepted by all regions.
 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Camping is a favorite activity and tradition in Girl Scouts. It is important that an adult has the skills necessary to make your troop camping experience safe, fun and educational. This course will certify participants to take girls camping either in a lodge or tent.

You will learn how to involve girls in the planning process, preparation of personal and troop equipment, basic outdoor skill development, outdoor cooking, safety procedures, ecology, night time activities, ceremonies, and camp fire program activities.

Camping Certification Training is a required by at least one adult camping with a troop or group of girls.

AUDIENCE

Troop leaders, co-leaders and other registered adults who are participating in a troop out-of-doors experience.  Only one adult per troop is required to complete this training, however we encourage all adult volunteers working in the out-of-doors to attend.

HOW CAMP CERTIFICATION TRAINING IS OFFERED

Currently, the training requirements and length of training vary between the different regions within Girl Scouts of Western Ohio for outdoor trainings. No matter which region in which your training has been taken, it will be accepted by all regions. Please use the chart below to determine the region in which to take your training or the training that best suits your geographic or scheduling needs. All Camping Certification courses have a fee of $15.

REGION

 CAMPING CERTIFICATION TRAINING OPTIONS/PROCESS
Maumee Valley

Option I:  Camping Certification with an Overnight

 

Fee: $15

  • A list of supplies and equipment will be mailed one week prior to the training

  • Please eat breakfast, or dinner prior to the training.

  • You must arrive 30 minutes before the training is to begin.

  • Training 22 hours in length

 

Option II: Camping Certification without an Overnight

 

Fee: $15

 

You must register and attend both sessions:

 

First Session: 4 hours

 

Second Session:  8 hours

 

A list of camp supplies will be distributed during the first session

 

Option III:  Camping Certification Test Out

 

 

No Fee

 

This is a “test out” option

 

For volunteers who have been certified in Troop Camping by another council

 

Have had extensive (3-years or more) camping experience as an adult with Girl Scouts or other youth organization.

 

Two-part test:

    Written test

    Skill test

 
Appleseed Ridge

Fee:  $15

Offered through a 20-hour course that is an overnight at camp.
Buckeye Trails

 

 Buckeye Trails Region offers a two-part learning experience.  You must complete both parts of this course to take girls camping.

Fee: $15
Part I:  Planning Session (2-hours)

Participants meet with experience camp facilitators to get their questions answered and prepare for the camping experience.  Groups will plan meals at this session, and receive assignments for the overnight.

 

 Part II:  Overnight Camping Experience (24 hours)

Participants will:

Experience camping in a tent or lodge      

Learn to safely build a fire

Take care of camp & equipment

Plan outdoor activities

Use “girl-planned” process for outdoor activities

Great Rivers

 

Options I: Pre-Planning Session with Overnight at  Camp

 

Fee: $15

  • Participants experience a 4-hour pre planning session with experienced volunteer camp facilitators and a 29-hour overnight at a Girl Scout camp

  • Learn how to engage girls in decision making and planning an outdoor experience

  • Learn fire safety and at least three different cooking skills

  • Learn about girl-readiness and progression in the outdoors.

  • Sleep in tents at camp

Option II: Camping Certification Test Out

 

No Fee

  • This is a “test out” option

  • For volunteers who have been certified in Troop Camping by another council

  • Have had extensive (3-years or more) camping experience as an adult with Girl Scouts or other youth organization.

  • Two-part test:

     Written test

     Skill test

 

REGISTRATION

Please register at least 14 days before the course.  Submit a Training Registration Form online. Download a .pdf version of the Adult Training Registration Form.

SCHEDULE

CODE DATE(S) TIME LOCATION CITY ST
1CCNO11 10/14/2008 6 - 10 PM  Girl Scout Center - Toledo Toledo OH
1CCNO12 3/5/2009 6 - 10 PM  Girl Scout Center - Toledo Toledo OH
1CCNO21 10/25/2008 9 AM - 5 PM Linden House, Camp Libbey Defiance OH
1CCNO22 3/15/2009 9 AM - 5 PM Linden House, Camp Libbey Defiance OH
1CCON11 1/30 - 1/31/09 7 PM - 5 PM Linden House, Camp Libbey Defiance OH
1CCON12 4/25/ - 4/26/09 9 AM - 12 PM Linden House, Camp Libbey Defiance OH
2CC0001 5/15-16/09 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Camp Brookside Sidney OH
2CC0002 6/17-18/09 10:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Camp Brookside Sidney OH
3CC0001 8/13/2008 630 - 9:00 p.m. Girl Scout Center - Dayton Dayton OH
3CC0001 8/23-24/08 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Camp Greene Yellow Springs OH
3CC0002 9/10/2008 630 - 9:00 p.m. Girl Scout Center - Dayton Dayton OH
3CC0002 9/17-18/08 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. Camp Rolling Hills Pleasant Hill OH
3CC0003 3/26/2009 630 - 9:00 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church Beavercreek OH
3CC0003 4/4-5/09 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Camp Rolling Hills Pleasant Hill OH
3CC0004 4/22/2009 630 - 9:00 p.m. Wilmington UMC Wilmington OH
3CC0004 5/1-2/09 7:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Camp Whip-Poor-Will Morrow OH
3CC0006 4/8/09 630 - 9:00 p.m. Xenia Library Xenia OH
3CC0006 4/18-19/09 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Camp Whip-Poor-Will Morrow OH
3CC0007 6/2/2009 630 - 9:00 p.m. Girl Scout Center - Dayton Dayton OH
3CC0007 6/13-14/09 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Camp Butterworth Maineville OH
4CC0001 9/11/08 6:00-10:00pm Camp Butterworth Maineville OH
4CC0001 9/20-21/08 9:00am-1:00pm Camp Ladigrau Osgood  OH
4CC0002 4/15/09 6-10PM Church of the Savior Cincinnati OH
4CC0002 5/2&3/09 9AM-1PM Camp Stonybrook Waynesville OH
4CC0003 5/4/09 6:00-10:00pm Blue Ash Presbyterian Church Blue Ash OH
4CC0003 5/16&17/09 9:00am-1:00pm Camp Butterworth Maineville OH
4CC0004 6/25/09 6:00-10:00pm Indiana Service Center Aurora IN
4CC0004 7/11&112/09 9:00am-1:00pm Camp Ladigrau Osgood  OH
4CC0005 7/30/09 6:00-10:00pm Bethel Service Center Bethel OH
4CC0005 8/15&16/09 9:00am-1:00pm Camp Stonybrook Waynesville OH

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