Below you will find in depth trainings that provide extra support to help make the Girl Scout troop experience safe and fun! There are two formats: easy and convenient online webinars and self-guided trainings on gsLearn.
To access gsLearn, follow these easy steps
- At the top of any GSCWM webpage, click on “MY GS” icon next to the DONATE button.
- On the page that loads, click on “Login” in the top right corner.
- Your username is the email address used to create your Girl Scout account.
- Once logged in, click on “gsLearn” on the left side menu.
Trainings Offered
Getting Started 
Troop program volunteers need to complete the three appointment steps.
1. Register as an adult Girl Scout
2. Read, complete and submit the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Acknowledgement Form
3. Complete 116 Orientation - Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
116 Orientation
Dive into Badges and Journeys, share best practices, and get a handle on how to make the troop experience girl-led. Program level trainings will help you enhance your leadership experience and troop programing.
Field Trips, Sleepovers and Camping
Are you thinking your girls are ready to move beyond troop meetings? From field trips in your town to a sleep over at a museum to a camping weekend, we have trainings that will help you determine when your troop is ready and help them plan a fun adventure.
To see what training and paperwork is required, review the GSCWM Training and Approval Requirements and Recommendations for Activities Beyond Your Meeting chart below.
The following couses are available online in gsLearn: Field Trips, Explore Out, Cook In, Sleep In, and Sleep Out. They are found in the Beyond Your Meeting Learning Pathway.
Face to Face Trainings:
There’s nothing like the great outdoors! When you are ready to cook over a fire or spend the night at camp, these REQUIRED outdoor education classes will get you and your girls ready and keep everyone safe.
GSCWM Training and Approval Requirements and Recommendations for
Activities Beyond Your Meeting
Cook Out
Cook Out/Camp Out
Large Events
Big Trips
Certification Courses
Archery Level 1 Certification
Axe Yard Certification
First Aid and CPR Certification
Hatchet Throwing Certification
Team Challenge Course (Low Ropes)
Small Craft Safety Training, Boating
Level Training - What Girl Scouts Do, Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette,
Senior, Ambassador
REGISTER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON
Complete the adult training paper registration form and submit with cash, check or credit card. Make checks payable to “GSCWM".
Mail to:
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts
115 Century Drive
Worcester, MA 01606
Or drop off in person to:
| Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts 115 Century Drive Worcester, MA 01606 |
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts 301 Kelly Way Holyoke, MA 01040 |
Training Refund Policy:
- No refunds will be issued should you not attend, arrive late, or leave early.
- Refunds will be issued if you contact the council office (info@gscwm.org) at least 5 days before the training registration deadline closes. There will be a $5.00 processing fee.
- If a training is cancelled by GSCWM, we can transfer your registration fee to a different session or a full refund will be issued.
