For Troops staying in cabins: Need a leader or assistant leader to take Cabins, Lodges and S'mores
Formerly known as Outdoors and S’mores and Cabin Camping, this class is the first step for troops planning troop camping experiences. This class teaches adults the steps to teaching girls how to plan and carry out anovernight experience using indoor facilities (lodges,cabins, etc.) with kitchens and indoor bathrooms at council camps as well as other approved campfacilities. In addition, this course covers health and safety considerations, facilities available at council camps, meal planning, Kaper charts, equipment and packing. Training must be successfully completed at least 30 days prior to a scheduled overnight experience to allow time for training of girls and other adults. This course is considered Level 1 camp training.
Length:
3.5 hours Cost: $5.00
Who should attend: Adult volunteers planning an overnight troop.
For Troops staying in Platform Tents, Please sign up for Platform Tent Camping with Fire Building and Outdoor Cooking
Second step for troops planning troop camping experiences and desiring to learn about fire building, outdoor cooking, sleeping in tents (platform or your own) as well as exploring other outdoor skills. Teaches adults how to partner with girls to plan and carry outplatform tent camping experiences, and how to teach a variety of outdoor skills including knot tying, pocket knife safety, hiking and more. Training must be successfully completed at least 30 days prior to a scheduled camping date to allow time for training of girls and other adults. This course is considered Level 2 camp training.
Length:
14 hours, this is an overnight class
Cost: $15.00
Who should attend: Adult volunteers planning to take their troops tent camping overnight
Prerequisite: Cabins, Lodges and S’mores (must be completed at least 30 days before)
What to bring: A packing list will be provided