INFORMATION ON TRAININGS  

Last modified: Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:15 PM

You can register on-line at  Adult Training 

(E-council link will take you to a new page)

Older girls who are looking to earn the LIT pin may also take the following classes.  They will need to take the Getting Started, and one of the level trainings (ie. Daisy, Brownie, Junior).  To earn the patch, they will need to work with a mentor troop leader and assist at a few troop meetings.

We are very fortunate to have great trainer's in Pleasanton, Tina Amber and Karen Rodriguez.  We suggest all Leaders, co-leader's and members of a co-op troop have Getting Started and the new Leader Basics, along with their "age appropriate" level training. 
 

All classes require pre-registration and locations, dates and times are subject to change. 

The Following Courses are now available online.

GSUSA Orientation 
This course provides an overview to the Girl Scout organization, including the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law, history, Girl Scout pathways (various ways that girl and adult members participate), resources and support available to volunteers, and an overview of the Girl Scout program for girls. Must be taken before meeting with girls.

Safety-Wise 
This course will help you ensure that health & safety standards are followed to allow the girls safe & fun adventures. Must be taken before meeting with girls. You must have a copy of Safety-Wise (each troop/group receives one free copy in the new troop materials or you may purchase a copy from our retail shop).

Leadership Essentials 
An effective Girls Scout troop is not all about Awards & Cookies. The Leadership Essentials course provides structure to help your girls develop leadership skills. This course includes an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and teaches how to effectively partner with your girls to make their plans & goals a reality. You’ll also learn how to be able to see the impact you have on girls’ lives. You must bring a copy of the Adult and Girl Journey books for the grade level of the girls you work with (borrow a copy, or purchase from our retail shop). This course must be taken within four months of your appointment as a Girl Scout volunteer. 

If you would like to take one of these online courses please go use this link. Girl Scouts No. Cal. Online Training 

The following classes are available:

Getting Started - This course will provide you with a solid framework of information and points of reference on your council, policies and procedures, building your adult team, financial information, how to register your troop and more. Must be taken before meeting with girls. You must have a copy of our Council Resource Guide (download from our website: www.GirlScoutsNorCal.org)

Getting Started for our Association will mainly be done by the Service Unit Directors when we hand out new troop packets.  Please contact your Service Unit Director for more information. 

Tues     10/20/09      6:30 p.m.  -  8:30 p.m.      Belmont 

Wed     10/21/09     10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Santa Rosa 
Thur      10/29/09      7:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.       Santa Rosa  
Wed     11/04/09     10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Santa Rosa
Wed     11/11/09      7:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.       Santa Rosa
Wed     11/18/09     10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Santa Rosa
Wed     12/02/09     10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Santa Rosa
Wed     12/09/09      7:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m.       Santa Rosa

New Leader Essentials - An effective Girl Scout troop is about so much more than earning awards and selling cookies!  This course includes an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and teaches how to effectively partner with your girls to make their plans and goals a reality. You'll also learn how to be able to see the impact you have on girls' lives. You must bring a copy of the Adult and Girl Journey books for the grade level of the girls you work with (borrow a copy, or purchase from our retail shop). This course must be taken within four months of your appointment as a Girl Scout volunteer.
This class is provided free of charge.

It is preferable, but not required, to take this course before taking Leadership Training for the appropriate level.

Wed     10/28/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasanton 

Wed     11/18/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill  

Wed     03/10/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill  
Wed     04/14/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill  

Daisy Leadership - This course will provide you with tips and tools to ensure you have a fun program with your Girl Scout Daisies. Learn how to effectively partner with girls in grades K-1. Learn how to plan a meeting, what resources are available to help you and your girls enjoy their time in Daisies, and more. Bring your Daisy Leader Guide and Activity Book, if you have them. This is a two hour course. 
This class is provided free of charge.

Thurs    11/12/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasanton 
Wed     10/21/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 
Wed     11/18/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Brownie Leadership - Learn how to effectively partner with girls in grades 2-3. Learn how to plan a meeting, how to involve girls in decision-making and planning, and about available resources to help you and your girls enjoy their time as Girl Scout Brownies, and more. Bring your Brownie Handbook, Try-It Book, and Leader Guide, if you have them. This is a two hour course. 
This class is provided free of charge.

Wed     10/21/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Martinez 
Tues     11/17/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Belmont   

Wed     04/21/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Martinez 

Wed     05/19/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Martinez

Junior Leadership - Learn how to effectively partner with girls in grades 4-5. Learn how to plan a meeting, how to involve girls in decision-making and planning, and available resources for Girl Scout Juniors, as well as how to figure out the process to earn the Bronze award. Bring your Junior Handbook, Badgebook, and Leader Guide, if you have them. 
This class is provided free of charge.

Wed     10/21/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Wed     11/12/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasanton 

Wed     11/18/09     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Wed     03/10/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Wed     04/14/10     6:30 - 8:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Teen Advisor 11-17 - (AKA Older Girl)  This course, for adults working with girls in Girl Scout Cadettes, Girl Scout Seniors, or Girl Scout Ambassadors will help you to effectively partner with Girls in 6th through 12 grades. Learn the process to support your girls ideas to help them achieve the program they developed and planned. There is limited information on Silver & Gold Awards within this course, however your girls are invited and welcome to attend the Awards for older girls classes listed in the CUE. Bring a Journey, Interest Project Book, any Focus Books, if you have them. This is a three hour course.
This class is provided free of charge.

Wed     10/21/09     6:30 - 9:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Wed     11/18/09     6:30 - 9:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill

Tues     01/26/10     6:00 - 9:30 p.m.     San Jose 

Wed     03/10/10     6:30 - 9:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 
Wed     04/14/10     6:30 - 9:30 p.m.     Pleasant Hill 

Basic Trips with Girls (two nights or less) Feeling confused about the rules around taking trips with your girls? They've changed! Join this workshop and feel confident as you plan a trip with your girls. This training focuses on the process of planning trips and provides information  regarding permission forms, insurance and general rules. 

For those who took their age level training and/or Basic Troop Trips prior to September 1, 2004, it is highly recommended that you take this course if you are planning a trip. There have been  changes in the rules.

Please check  the Council web site for up to date class dates and times.  Adult Training 

Troop Camping Certification - This course is required for at least one adult who will accompany the troop on a camping trip and who will be involved in the planning process with the girls, if your troop will either cook OR sleep outdoors (or in shelters without electricity or indoor plumbing.) Emphasis in this course is on how to teach skills to girls and prepare them for their outdoor experiences, as well as health and safety concerns when camping in a large group. A non-refundable fee covers the cost of food and materials.

Sat            10/24/09        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.        San Jose   Fee  $20
Sat            01/23/10        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.        Palo Alto   Fee  $20 
Sat            03/20/10        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.        Lafayette   Fee  $15 
Wed          03/20/10        6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.        Belmont     Fee  $15
Sat            04/10/10        9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.        Lafayette   Fee  $15 

Medic First Aid, Level 1 -  Medic First Aid Level 1 training provides a two year certificate in First Aid and CPR.  The non-refundable fee for this course is $40 and covers materials and supplies.  The fee is required when you register. 

 Thurs    11/09/09     6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.     Pleasanton 

Medic First Aid Re-certification Take this course just before your Medic First Aid, Level I and/or Level II certification expires. This course provides certification  for two years. You may take re-certification once within four years then you must repeat Medic First Aid, Level I.  The $10.00 fee is required when you register.

Please check  the Council web site for up to date class dates and times.  Adult Training 

Medic First Aid, Level II - Level II First Aiders are required for the association Camporees, day events with more than 500 participants, camping events  with more than 200 participants, overnights or trips of three nights or more, and when federal or state regulations require this level of training. Medic First Aid, Level II provides a two year certificate. Level II First Aiders are also needed when an  activity meets three or more of the following criteria: 

1. Emergency response time is more than 15 minutes 

2. The site has multiple hazards 

3. Safety equipment is needed  

4. Participants need preconditioning, prior experience, or established skills  

The course offered by the council consists of the Medic First Aid Level II Girl Scout Module. To enroll in this course you must have  a current certificate in any of the Level I courses described in the Level I First Aid section of this calendar. You must bring that  certification card with you to this course. The non-refundable fee for this course is $25 and covers materials and supplies for the course.  

Sat     11/14/09     3:30 p.m. - 6:30         Oakland 

Gold & Silver Events are in the Choices Activity Guide 
Click here to download the 2009 - 2010 Choices Activity Guide  

This is a large pdf file 5.4 MB please be patient

Or you can download just the Choices Registration form here.

Silver Award Training - Girls Grade 6 - 9  This training provides information on the prerequisites, paperwork and service project needed to complete the Silver Award. Girls, Silver Award advisers, and parents may attend prior to starting planning the Silver Award project.

This event is optional and girls must be accompanied by an adult.

$5.00 per person 

Thurs         11/05/09        7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.          San Bruno

Mon           11/16/09        7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.          Oakland 
Sat            11/21/09        11:30 p.m.. - 1:30 p.m.        Oakland 

Gold and Silver Award Go For It! - Girls Grades 7 - 12 and Adults.  Earn as many of the Silver and Gold prerequisites as you can in one day! Girls will decide how much they want to accomplish. Start with Silver or Gold Award Training on-site and then begin completing the Steps to earn the Silver and Gold Awards. We will have IP workshops including Your Own Business, Focus Book workshops including Uniquely Me: The Real Deal and Looking In, Reaching Out, and we will work on the Silver Career Award and the 4B's Challenges. There will always be 2-3 options for prerequisites girls need to earn! Girls can stay the entire day or check out early if they feel they have accomplished as much as they need to do in one day.

Please Note: This is a one day program and not an overnight event. Please bring a bag lunch and snacks, dinner will be provided.

Volunteers Needed: Adults and Cadette, Senior, or Ambassador level troops are needed to help run Silver and Gold Award Prerequisite workshops.

Cost: $45.00 Per Girl  $5.00 Per Adult 

 Gold Award Training -  Girls Grades 9 - 12  If you are interested in earning the highest award in Girl Scouting, this is the place to be. Facilitators will provide assistance with paperwork and give girls the chance to brainstorm ideas and get advice and feedback on their project proposals. Girls and adults will also have the opportunity to ask Gold Award Committee members about the Gold Award process from start to finish. Girls, Gold Award Advisers, and parents should attend this training in the beginning of the Gold Award process.

This orientation is recommended for Seniors/Ambassadors who have not started or are part way through their prerequisites.

$5.00 per person 

Fri             11/06/09        7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.        Danville  

Sat            11/21/09        9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.       San Jose 

Mon          12/07/09        7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.        Oakland 

Sun           01/10/10        9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.       San Jose 

Sat            02/06/10        Discoveree                         Union City  
Mon           04/12/10       7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.         Foster City  
Wed          04/28/10       6:30 - 8:30 p.m.                   San Jose 
Mon          05/17/10        7:00 p.m.. - 9:00 p.m.        Oakland 

Gold Award Ceremony - $22.00 per person Gold Award Recipients, Advisers, Family and Friends 

The Girl Scout Alumnae would like to have an afternoon recognition and luncheon to honor those special young women who put in the hard work, dedication, and commitment to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. You will be our honorees and your family and friends may join us for this fabulous afternoon. Sign up as soon as possible, as this event will sell out quickly.

Everyone  needs to register for this event No Drop Ins Allowed.

To be recognized at the January event, girls must complete their projects and have paperwork turned into the Gold Award Coordinators by December 15.

Cool Upcoming Events is a weekly publication for older girls, their parents, and advisors that includes the latest council-wide events and announcements, Gold and Silver Award meetings, deadlines, and links to local events and resources.