INFORMATION ON TRAININGS

Last modified: Sunday, September 21, 2008 12:45 PM

You can register on-line at E-council

(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.

New - 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.

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.

Thurs 09/18/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

Thurs 09/25/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

Tues 10/14/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary Tues 10/21/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

Thurs 11/20/08 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

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.

Tues 10/21/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary Thurs 11/06/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary Thurs 12/11/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

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.

Thurs 09/25/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary Thurs 11/20/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

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.

Thurs 10/30/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

Thurs 11/06/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary Thurs 12/11/08 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

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 ages11-17. Learn the process to support your girls ideas to help them achieve the program they developed and planned. There is limited information on Silver and Gold Awards within this course, however your girls are invited and welcome to attend the Awards for older girls classes. Bring your Basics Binder with Silver or Gold Go For It insert, Interest Project Book, any Focus Books, if you have them. This class is provided free of charge. Tues 10/14/08 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. San Jose Girl Scout office

Wed 10/15/08 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Pleasant Hill 821 Hamilton Dr.

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. E-council

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 $15 fee covers the cost of food and materials.

Sat 10/18/08 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Hayward Girl Scout Cabin, 24176 Mission Blvd

Sat 10/18/08 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concord Hillcrest Community Park

Sat 10/25/08 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Novato 2072 Hatch Rd.

Medic First Aid, Level 1 This is a two-part class over two nights November 11 and 12. You must attend both nights to complete the certification. Medic First Aid, Level 1 training provides a two year certificate. The non-refundable fee for this course is $40 and covers materials and supplies. The fee is required when you register. NOTE: Some offerings split this training between 2 sessions. You must attend both sessions to be certified.

Tues & Wed 11/11 & 11/12/08 This is a 6 hour course over two nights. Pleasanton at Lydiksen Elementary

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. Sat 11/01/08 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Castro Valley

Please check the Council web site for up to date class dates and times. E-council

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.

American Red Cross Standard First Aid The Standard First Aid portion of training provides a three year certificate and the CPR portion of this training provides a one year certificate. The non-refundable fee for this course is $40 and covers training supplies and First Aid booklets to take home. The non-refundable fee is required when you register.

Sat 10/25/08 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. S. San Francisco at 1st Lutheran Church, 350 Dolores Way

Sat 11/15/08 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. S. San Francisco at 1st Lutheran Church, 350 Dolores Way
Sat 03/21/09 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. S. San Francisco at 1st Lutheran Church, 350 Dolores Way

Gold & Silver Events are in the Choices Activity Guide
Click here to download the 2008 -2009 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 - This training provides information on the prerequisites, paperwork and service project needed to complete the Silver Award. Girls, Silver Award advisors, and parents may attend prior to starting the paperwork for the Silver Award project. Girls grades 6 - 9 Cost $5.00 per person.

Thur 11/06/08 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. San Jose Girl Scout Office

Wed 01/14/09 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. San Jose Girl Scout Office

Please Note: The previous criteria for earning the Silver Award expired in June 2007. The current criteria is outlined in the Studio 2B program materials called "Go for it! Silver Award."

Silver Award 4B’s Challenge - Complete one Silver Award prerequisite IN ONE DAY with help and guidance. Go through the prerequisite and narrow down your Silver Award Project ideas with assistance from people who work with the awards every day. Join this program and move forward in one giant leap! This program is designed for girls who have completed Silver Award prerequisites 1, 2, and 3. This event is optional and adults do not need to attend this event. Silver 4B Challenge Charm included. Cost $27.00 per girl.

Sat 11/22/08 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. San Jose Girl Scout Office

Sat 02/14/09 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. San Jose Girl Scout Office

Silver / Gold Up All Night - Earn as many of the Gold or Silver Requirements as you can in 24 hours! Girls will decide how much they want to accomplish. Start with the Gold or Silver Training on-site and then begin completing the Steps to earn the Gold and Silver Awards. We will have IP workshops (4 hrs each) including Your Own Business, Focus Book workshops (2 hours each) including, Uniquely Me the Real Deal and Looking In, Reaching Out and we will work on the Silver Career Award and the 4B Challenges. There will always be 2-3 options for recognitions girls need to earn! Girls can stay up all night if they want to in the ‘up all night area’, but there will be no formal workshops from 1 AM-8 AM. Adults are needed to help with the Silver and Gold Requirements and in the evening to meet the girl to adult ratio. Please bring a bag lunch for the first day. Open to Girls Grades 6-9. Cost $45 per girl, $25 per adult.

Sat - Sun 12/06/08 10:00 a.m. - 12/07/08 11:00 a.m. Bothin

Sat - Sun 01/24/09 10:00 a.m. - 01/25/09 11:00 a.m. Bothin

Silver Award Ceremony - Girl Scouts who have earned the Girl Scout Silver Award are honored for their hard work and dedication at this event. Silver Award recipients and their guests are invited to celebrate the achievements of these remarkable young women in a celebration just for them! Please Note: EVERYONE NEEDS TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT - NO DROP INS ALLOWED. To be recognized at this event, girls must complete their projects and have paperwork turned into the Oakland council office by May 1, 2009. Open to Girls Grades 6-9, Silver Award Recipients, Advisors, Family and Friends. Cost $10 per person.

Sat 06/06/09 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. San Jose - Theatre on San Pedro Square

Please be advised that the previous criteria for earning the Gold Award expired in June 2007. The current criteria is outlined in the Studio 2B program materials called "Go for it! Gold Award."

Cool Upcoming Events

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.