Basic Troop Camp Certification Process

Every Girl Scout camping trip requires at least one adult who is basic troop camp certified. This is a two-part process led by GSHCC trainers and staff which includes the following components:

Part 1: GS Camping 101. An in-person course focusing on risk management, program and trip planning in preparation for outdoor experiences with Girl Scouts. 3 Hours.

Part 2: Hands-On Skill Building. Four options are available for this portion. Your trainer in GS Camping 101 will help you pick the option that best suits your availability and needs. (Note: GS Camping 101 is a prerequisite to this section, it must be completed before part 2.)

Explore Outdoor Options

Hands-On Skill Building Options

Course	Audience	Course Summary	Location
Wild Weekends	New to Outdoors	Overnight program for adults and girls, complete your outdoor learning while your Girl Scout enjoys a weekend with you outside	Camp Fleming, Somerset, CA or Camp Menzies at Camp Connell, CA
Camporees	New to Outdoors	Overnight program hosted by local service units, not all camporees offer the training, please inquire with your service unit to see if they are participating	Offered Council-wide
Outdoor Skills	Some Outdoor Experience	Day program that is adult only, focus on Girl Scout best practices and outdoor skill building	Offered Council-wide
Challenge	Extensive Outdoor Experience	For adults who have vast outdoor experience leading groups, we invite you to submit a request to challenge the hands-on skills sessions.	Click Here to Complete the Form

Questions

If you have any other questions about our Outdoor training program, please contact training@girlscoutshcc.org.