Adult Education and Enrichment
Adult Volunteers are the essential keys of Leadership for our girls!
The Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council is committed to fully preparing and supporting the women and men who volunteer their time to help girls become the best Leaders they can be. Teen girls 14 and older are welcome to attend all training courses! They may take First Aide and Camp Basics, but cannot serve as the first-aider or camp trained person for Troop until they are registered as an adult.
Orientation to Girl Scouts by GSUSA
Become acquainted with Girl Scouts through this stimulating and interactive resource. There are both English and Spanish versions. This engaging session will set the foundation for:
• Introduction and Welcome: instructions on how to navigate the orientation
• About Girl Scouts: Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law, history, and membership requirements
• Girl Scout Pathways: illustrates various ways that members participate
• Support for Volunteers: resources and support available to volunteers
• Program: the three keys to Leadership: discover – connect – take action, and their outcomes
• Learning Log and Conclusion: for learners to answer questions and be thanked
Access to the Orientation: All volunteers can access the GSUSA online Volunteer Orientation at http://training.girlscouts.org. The site requires a password—the current assigned password is: discover.
For more information about the GSUSA Orientation please check with our Volunteer Services Department’s administrative assistant in the NRC at 1-302-456-7150 ext. 7174 or via e-mail at bchandler@cbgsc.org
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Service Unit Basics
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Service Unit Basics is available through your Service Unit—contact your Service Unit Manager (SUM) or a Membership Team Member. Service Unit Basics provides new adult volunteers with their personal toolkit to have fun and start the adventure of Girl Scouting! New volunteers will discover both the traditions and the new trends in Girl Scouting, as well as forms, policies and procedures that support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Service Unit Basics is one of the first steps in education and is followed by further learning in Girl Scout Leadership Essentials and Grade-level education.
Resources you may want to bring:
Paper and pen
Your questions about becoming a Girl Scout volunteer
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Leadership Essentials
Leadership Essentials is the National Module that will help prepare volunteers to effectively facilitate the “Girl Scout Leadership Experience.” This course offers flexibility, so it can be used with a group of volunteers who are partnering with girls of the same grade level, same pathway, or mixed groups, different grade levels, different pathways. As the name suggests the focus in on the Essentials of effectively facilitating the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Learning Objectives:
• Explain the meaning of the three keys of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Demonstrate how to use the resources to support the delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, including the Journeys with accompanying Adult Guides.
• Describe how to facilitate activities so they are girl led, cooperative learning by doing.
• Convey the value of being purposeful in one’s leadership.
Attendance for the entire session is important!
Register online at www.gscb.org/training or by calling 800-341-4007 ext. 7180, or by filling out the Training Registration Form.
What to bring:
Pen/pencil/highlighter and paper.
Optional materials that can be purchased at the Bay Shop: Grade Level Journeys/Handbooks and Leader’s Guides.
Saturday, 8/28 Peninsula Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_03
Wednesday, 9/22 Wesley United Methodist Church, Dover 6:30 – 8:30 pm Leadership Essentials LDRES_04
Wednesday, 9/22 Newark Resource Center 6:30 – 8:30 pm Leadership Essentials LDRES_05
Wednesday, 9/22 Peninsula Resource Center 6:30 – 8:30 pm Leadership Essentials LDRES_06
Tuesday, 10/12 N. Wilmington 6:30 – 8:30 pm Leadership Essentials LDR
Thursday, 10/28 Newark Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_08
Saturday, 11/6 Newark Resource Center 9 – 11am Leadership Essentials LDRES_09
Saturday, 11/6 Peninsula Resource Center 9 – 11am Leadership Essentials LDRES_10
Saturday, 1/22/2011 Newark Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_11
Saturday, 1/22/2011 Peninsula Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_12
Saturday, 2/26/2011 Newark Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_13
Saturday, 2/26/2011 Peninsula Resource Center 9 – 11 am Leadership Essentials LDRES_14
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Grade Level Education
Pre-requisite: GSCB Service Unit Basics, GSUSA Orientation and Leadership Essentials
The workshops provide volunteers working with girls instruction on organizing and facilitating program activities for a specific age level. Topics include age level characteristics and special developmental needs, how to use age specific resources and Journey books, types of group government to use, how to infuse girl centric planning, and appropriate age level activities, ceremonies and traditions.
Daisy Leaders
This course is designed for volunteers working with girls in grades K - 1
Brownie Leaders
This course is designed for volunteers working with girls in grades 2-3
Junior Leaders
This course is designed for volunteers working with girls in grades 4-5
Cadette Leaders
This course is designed for volunteers working with girls in grades 6-8
Senior/Ambassador Leaders
This course is designed for volunteers working with girls in grades 9-12
What to bring:
Pen/pencil/highlighter and paper.
Optional materials that can be purchased at the Bay Shop: Grade Level Journeys/Handbooks and Leader’s Guides.
Thursday, 8/26 Silverside Church, N. Wilmington 6:30 –8:30 pm Brownie & Junior Level LDRES_02
Saturday, 8/28 Peninsula Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Brownie & Junior Level
Wednesday, 9/29 Wesley United Methodist Church, Dover 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie & Junior Level LDR
Wednesday, 9/29 Newark Resource Center 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie & Junior Level LDR
Wednesday, 9/29 Peninsula Resource Center 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie & Junior Level LDR
Tuesday, 10/19 N. Wilmington 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie & Junior Level LDR
Thursday, 10/28 Newark Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior & Teen Essentials
Saturday, 11/6 Newark Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
Saturday, 11/6 Peninsula Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
Wednesday, 11/17 Wesley United Methodist Church, Dover 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb LDR
Thursday, 11/18 Silverside Church, N. Wilmington 6:30 – 8 pm Daisy, Brownie & Junior Level LDR
Saturday, 1/22/2011 Newark Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
Saturday, 1/22/2011 Peninsula Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
Saturday, 2/26/2011 Newark Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
Saturday, 2/26/2011 Peninsula Resource Center 11 am – 12:30 pm Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cad, & Sr/Amb
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Outdoor Education
Camping Basics I or II
Both Camping Basics I and II cover all the skills you will need to take your girls on an outdoor trip including: planning, packing, cooking, fire building, care of camp site and equipment, and outdoor program ideas. The “Only Difference” between these two trainings is that Camping Basics I only requires one night and Camp Basics II requires two nights. You must attend all hours scheduled in a particular course or you will not receive credit for taking the course. Directions to the sites will be sent with your confirmation.
COST: $30, includes food, training materials and patch. All activities take place rain, snow or shine. Please come prepared for outdoor activities. You will need ponchos for rain and heavy coats, gloves and boots for winter courses. Courses in winter will have indoor heated accommodations.
Items to bring for Outdoor Courses:
Sleeping Bag/Bed Roll Pocket Knife
Grade level books Rain Gear
Clothing (dress for weather) Ground cloth
Flashlight with working batteries Sunscreen
Insect repellent (no aerosol cans) Net bag for washing dishes
Safety Activity Checkpoints/Volunteer Essential
Unbreakable plate, bowl and cup Unbreakable eating utensils 36” piece of rope (clothesline size) Bandana Do Not Bring:
Electric appliances (hair dryer, curling iron, etc.)
Food (food in units brings critters)
Alcohol
Candles
NOTE: Smoking at camps is limited to fire circles only. Please do not smoke outside buildings.
Adults who have previously taken Outdoor Training with a Girl Scout Council, Boy Scouts, or another youth serving organization, may submit a camp exemption form in lieu of taking Camping Basics.
The exemption form will be reviewed at GSCB and you will be notified of its acceptability. This exemption form is available in written form and online. If you are interested in this option please call the Volunteer Department at 800-341-4007 ext. 7180 or email them at volunteerservices@cbgsc.org.
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WHEN: Saturday, 8:45 am – Sunday, 5 pm
August 28-29, 2010 Camp Todd, Canvasback & Program Center
October 2-3, 2010 Hallwood, VA - Note: Change from calendar
October 23-24, 2010 Camp Country Center, STEM Lodge or Camp Todd, Whispering Pines
February 19-20, 2011 Camp Todd, Choptank Lodge
March 19-20, 2011 Camp Country Center, STEM Lodge
April 9-10, 2011 Camp Todd, Canvasback & Program Center
April 16-17, 2011 Camp Grove Point, Woodland
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WHEN: Friday, 7 pm – Sunday, 2 pm
January 14-16, 2011 Camp Country Center, STEM Lodge
Troop Camp Training
Camping Basics Training with your Brownie or Junior Troop
Looking for a few daring Troop/Group Leaders and their girls who want to learn how to camp together. This course will teach you all the skills you need to take your girls and go on an outdoor trip including: planning, packing, cooking, fire building and care of your campsite and equipment. Plus, it will give you outdoor program ideas. Adults will earn the Camping Basics Certification.
Brownie and Junior Troops
WHEN: 8:45 am Saturday – 4 pm Sunday
COST: $30 per adult, $15 per girl, includes materials meals and a patch.
NOTES: Dress for the weather. Training happens rain, snow or shine. Packing list will be provided upon registration. Min. 15/Max. 30 each date
This is a “By Request” educational session. Please call the Volunteer Services department at 800-341-4007 ext. 7180 or email volunteerservices@cbgsc.org to coordinate date and camp location.
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First Aid & CPR
Safety-Wise defines a first-aider as an adult who has taken GSCB-approved first aid and CPR training. First-aiders are needed for physically demanding activities and other activities involving potential for injury. First-aiders must keep their training up-to-date as required by the sponsoring organization. Please check the activity checkpoints for specific activities.
You may take training from the Red Cross, the American Heart Association (CPR only) or the National Safety Council. They can be reached at the following addresses:
The American Red Cross
P.O. Box 3714
Salisbury, MD 21802
Phone: 410-749-5331
Fax: 410-219-3270
Email: redcross@ezy.net
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The American Red Cross 207 Blue Ball Ave.
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone: 410-398-2470
Fax: 410-398-5396
Toll Free: 800-777-6620
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American Red Cross
706 Idlewild Ave.
Easton, MD 21601-4050
Phone: 410-822-2313
Fax: 41-822-2320
Toll Free: 800-777-6620
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American Red Cross
100 West 10th Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-6620
Fax: 302-656-8797
Toll Free: 800-777-6620 |
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American Red Cross
1973 Bay Road
Milford, DE 19963
Phone: 302-335-5031
Fax: 302-335-5077
Toll Free: 800-777-6620 |
American Heart Association
1151 Walker Road
Suite 202
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-734-9321
Fax: 302-734-5571 |
American Heart Association
1096 Old Churchmans Road
Newark, DE 19713
Phone: 302-633-0200
Fax: 302-633-3964
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American Heart Association
Georgetown Professional Park
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: 302-856-7386
Fax: 302-856-2828 |
Safety Council of Maryland
Rutherford Business Center
17 Governor’s Court
Baltimore, Maryland 21244
Phone: 410-298-4770
Toll Free: 800-875-4770 |
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Share Your Knowledge... Become a Facilitator!
Facilitators are those wonderful mentors who give our Leaders the tools to become successful and share the joy that comes from helping girls develop their leadership skills and be the successful Leaders of tomorrow. Facilitator’s Training teaches group management, facilitator skills and shares their leadership skills so that they may develop girls into leaders.
If you have an interest in joining us in this venture and becoming part of this dynamic and committed core of facilitators, please contact:
Manager of Volunteerism:
302-456-7171 or 1-800-341-4007 ext. 7171
srowe@cbgsc.org
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Volunteer Services Administrative Assistant
302-456-7174 or 1-800-341-4007 ext. 7174
bchandler@cbgsc.org |
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