Camp Certification

OF WESTERN OHIO

VOLUNTEERS

Camp Certification Training

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.

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 required for at least one adult camping with a troop or group of girls.

All camping certification courses have a fee of $15 except the Cabin Fever offered by Maumee Valley, which includes the troop ($27/person).

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 14 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: Cabin Fever

Fee: $29

What could be better than taking Camp Certification Training at camp with your troop? This weekend learning opportunity will teach both leaders and girls basic outdoor skills. (Program available for third grade Girl Scout Brownies, Girl Scout Juniors and their leaders)

Appleseed Ridge

Fee: $15

Offered through a course that is an overnight at camp. A list of needed supplies will be included in your confirmation. This training involves: safely building and manning a fire, cooking outdoors, how to involve girls in the camp planning process, planning outdoor activities.

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 experienced 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	TIME	LOCATION	CITY	ZIP
1CAMPC02	3/19 - 3/20/10	7 p.m. Fri. - 5 p.m.	Low Lodge, Camp Libbey	Defiance	43512
1CAMPC04	4/13/10 - Part 1	6 - 10 p.m.	Toledo Girl Scout Center	Toledo	43620
1CAMPC04	4/25/10 - Part 2	9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Linden House, Camp Libbey	Defiance	43512
2CAMPC01	5/21-22/10	10 p.m. to 7 p.m.	Camp Myerrah,	Bellefontaine
2CAMPC02	6/15-16/10	10 p.m. to 7 p.m.	Camp Myerrah,	Bellefontaine
3CAMPC03	3/20-21/10	2:00pm-8:00am	Whip Poor Will	Morrow	45152
3CAMPC03	3/13/2010	6:30-9:30pm	Girl Scout Center - Dayton	Dayton	45415
3CAMPC04	4/30-5/1/2010	7:00pm-4:00pm	Whip Poor Will	Morrow	45152
3CAMPC04	4/21/2010	6:30-9:30pm	Wilmington UMC	Wilmington	45177
3CAMPC05	6/12-13/2010	9:00am-9:00pm	Rolling Hills	Pleasant Hill	45359
3CAMPC05	6/1/10	6:30-9:30	Girl Scout Center Dayton	Dayton	45415
3CAMPC06	2/16/10	6:30 - 9:30 P.M.	Incarnation Parish Center	Dayton	45459
3CAMPC06	2/26-27		Camp Stonybrook	Waynesville	45068
4CAMPC02	4/22/10	6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Girl Scout Center - Cincinnati	Cincinnati	45242
4CAMPC02	5/1-2/10	9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Camp Stonybrook	Waynesville	45068
4CAMPC03	5/13/10	6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Girl Scout Center - Cincinnati	Cincinnati	45242
4CAMPC03	5/22-23/10	9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Camp Butterworth	Maineville	45039

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