Training

From the very beginning, Girl Scouts has been about developing girls' leadership. Now we're doing it better than ever with national, outcomes-based program activities that are designed to guide girls along a life-long path to… lead with courage when they speak out on issues they care about and take active roles in their communities; lead with confidence when they make the most of their strengths and feel empowered to make a difference in their lives and beyond; lead with character when they act with integrity and compassion, making decisions that promote the well-being of themselves and others; …as they continue to make the world a better place.

I’m a New Leader, Assistant Leader, Co-Leader. What Courses Do I Need?

Need to know (required):

• GSUSA Orientation – online  (before starting troop)
• Welcome to Girl Scout Leadership  (before starting troop)
• Leadership Essentials (at least one person/troop within 4 months)

Good to know (recommended):

• Brownie Share
• Community First Aid and CPR
• Daisy Days
• Jump into Juniors
• Tweens & Teens

Once your troop has gotten to know each other and you are ready to explore beyond troop meetings and local day trips, there are courses for various activities, some of which are required for particular activities such as overnights and fire building.  Please review our web pages for more information about each course.

To register* for any of the courses, visit the Registration page.  When registering online for courses, payment in full, via the PayPal link is expected.  To register using another form of payment, please use the downloadable registration form.

*Registration is not required for courses which are taken online (GSUSA Orientation).

Other Important Courses

• To sleep overnight in an established building, i.e. museum camp-ins, lodge at camp, hotels, etc. – Indoor Overnights
• To cook over a campfire, or use a fireplace (indoors or out) – Outdoor Skills
• To sleep overnight in tents or rustic cabins – Outdoor Overnights

What Types of Training are There?

Classroom

This traditional style of training is led by volunteer council facilitators at various locations throughout the council's geographic area.  The benefits to this type of training include being able to discuss the content with other leaders and get expert feedback from the experienced facilitator. 

Online Training

Online training is available for GSUSA Orientation. This link will take you to the appropriate web page with information and instructions for the course.  There is no need to register in advance for online courses.