Optional Training

To register for any of the courses listed below, visit the Registration page.

Program Grade Level Training
Level trainings are a great addition to Leadership Essentials. Learn more about program specifically related to the grade level of your troop. Courses discuss how to plan and run a meeting, behavior management, grade appropriate troop government, finance, awards/recognitions, activities and developmental stages.

Cost: $5.00

Daisy Days

Training #	Date & Time	Deadline	Location
4919	Wed, Dec 9 (6:30-8:30pm)	Dec 2	Westborough

Indoor Overnights
This training covers the essentials any leader needs to know before taking a group on an overnight in buildings (as well as museums and theme parks), including transportation, group dynamics and homesickness. 

Cost: $5.00

Training #	Date & Time	Deadline	Location
4483	Wed, Jan 13 (7:00-9:30pm) snowdate Wed, Jan 20	Jan 8	Leominster TBA
4918	Tue, Jan 12 (7:00-9:30pm)	Jan 5	Southbridge Savings Bank, Sturbridge

Planning Girl Scout Events
This course is for the planner(s) of a town wide or service unit event.  You will learn tools to ensure the success and safety of your encampment, Brownie Fun Day, outdoor day, dance, AGC event, etc. This course is for volunteers who take on the role of chairperson or director of a large event for a service unit or the council.  Learn the key elements of planning, implementing and evaluating events.  You will learn the nuts and bolts of event planning, decision-making, budgets and Safety-Wise.

Cost: $5.00

Training #	Date & Time	Deadline	Location
4487	POSTPONED - new date TBA		Leeds Service Center

Bullying & Cyberbullying
Learn what you can do to protect your child from bullying and cyberbullying, including its effects, warning signs, prevention, and what to do if you child is the bully.  Presented by the Office of District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr. Troop volunteers and parents are welcome.

Cost: $2.00

Training #	Date & Time	Deadline	Location
4475	Wed, Dec 9 (6:30-8:30pm)	Dec 2	Worcester Service Center

Games & Rainy Day Activities for Camp
Learn easy games and activities to use with your troop when your stay at camp is rainy or snowy.

Cost: $5.00

Training #	Date & Time	Deadline	Location
4476	Tue, Dec 1 (6:30-8:30pm)	Nov 24	East Longmeadow Service Center
4477	Tue, Dec 1 (6:30-8:30pm)	Nov 24	Due to a scheduling conflict, the location of this course has been moved from the Leeds Service Center to the East Longmeadow Service Center.
4478	Tue, Dec 1 (6:30-8:30pm)	Nov 24	Worcester area

Community First Aid and CPR
When your troop is ready to venture out from your regular meeting place, often times you are required to have an adult with you who is certified in First Aid and CPR. Activities that might require a first aider include day trips, hikes, sleepovers, and camping trips. Refer to Safety-Wise for more information on when and where a first aider is required.

GSCWM has an on-going relationship with one provider of first aid and CPR courses. We have recently added another. You will find a few courses listed here. In addition, volunteers may take first aid training through an area Red Cross office, the National Safety Council, local emergency services, hospitals, fire or other rescue services. Paying for an adult in the troop to become a certified first aider is a valid troop expense. Financial Assistance is available.

National Safety Council
A $45 fee is required for the trainings below. To register for National Safety Council trainings, call 508-864-2366 or e-mail darcy@safetytrainers.com.

Date	Time	Location
Sat, Dec 5	8 am - Noon	Fairfield Inn in Auburn

Baystate Health
To register for American Heart Association trainings at Baystate Health for the special Girl Scout rate of $55.00, contact Cheryl Sabola at 413-322-4246 or Cheryl.Sabola@bhs.org.

Date	Time	Course	Location
Thu, Dec 3	6 - 9 pm	Child/Infant CPR, includes Adult (Certification)	Baystate Reference Lab Classroom 361 Whitney Ave Holyoke, MA
Sat, Dec 12	9 am - 1 pm	Pediatric First Aid (Certification)	Baystate Reference Lab Classroom 361 Whitney Ave Holyoke, MA
Sat, Dec 12	1 - 4 pm	Child/Infant CPR, includes Adult (Certification)	Baystate Reference Lab Classroom 361 Whitney Ave Holyoke, MA