Optional Training
To register for any of the courses listed below, visit the Registration page.
Program Level Round Tables
Program level round tables offer leaders the opportunity to share their best practices and questions/concerns with other leaders in their specific program areas across service unit boundaries. Program Level Round Tables include: Daisy Days, Brownie Share, Jump into Juniors, and Tweens and Teens. These development opportunities are OPTIONAL and will be facilitated by volunteers and staff members with expertise in the particular program level.
Daisy Days
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3127 |
TBD |
TBD |
Deerfield - Specific Location TBD |
* new course added
Brownie Share
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3112 |
TBD |
TBD |
Leeds Service Center |
Jump Into Juniors
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3141 |
TBD |
TBD |
Greenfield – Specific Location TBD |
Tweens and Teens
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3169 |
Postponed from 12/4. New date TBA. |
7-9 pm |
Worcester Service Center |
GSCWM Leadership Mini Courses
GSCWM Leadership Mini Courses are offered as stand alone courses. In addition to the dates listed below, these courses are available upon request and can be offered as an addendum to service unit meetings.
Overnight Leader
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.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3962 |
Thursday, January 8 |
5:45 - 8:45 pm |
Milford Public Library |
Team Building 101
Team Building 101 offers leaders a bag of tricks for building a
cohesive team with girls at all age levels.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3165 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Challenge Course
The Challenge Course course certifies adults to offer Group Challenge Course activities at the troop and service unit level.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3119 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Managing Group Dynamics
Managing group dynamics is a follow-up course to Team Building 101. This course will offer adults skill development in working with diverse styles and needs with both girls and adults.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3171 |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Conflict Resolution
The Conflict Resolution course will offer leaders skill development in mediation in resolving conflict in troop, group and community settings.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3123 |
TBD |
TBD |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
3124 |
TBD |
TBD |
Worcester Service Center |
3125 |
TBD |
TBD |
Leeds Service Center |
Planning Girl Scout Trips
Focus is on skills and information needed to plan trips of 3 or more nights, including trip progression, group dynamics and homesickness, transportation and planning trip time lines. This training replaces the former Extended Trip Leader course.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3132 |
postponed until Tuesday, January 6, 2009 |
7-10 pm |
Worcester Service Center |
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 are working to develop more. 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.
A $45 fee is required for the trainings listed below and must be paid at the time of registration. To pay online via credit card, first fill out and send in the registration form, then click the button below to pay.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
3122 |
postponed from 12/1 & 12/8. New dates TBA |
6-10 pm |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
3173 |
TBD |
TBD |
Leeds Service Center |
3174 |
TBD |
TBD |
Pittsfield – Specific Location TBD |
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.
Training # |
Date |
Time |
Location |
TBA |
Sat, January 10, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, February 7, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, February 28, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
TBA |
Sat, March 7, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, April 4, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, April 25, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
TBA |
Sat, May 2, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, June 6, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, June 27, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
TBA |
Sat, July 11, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, August 8, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, August 29, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
TBA |
Sat, Spetember 12, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, October 3, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, October 31, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
East Longmeadow Service Center |
TBA |
Sat, November 7, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |
TBA |
Sat, December 5, 2009 |
8 am - Noon |
West Boylston – National Safety Council |