Older Girl Training Calendar 2012 - 2013
Do you like to plan out your whole year? The classes in this calendar, such as Program Aide Training, Trip Planning, Backpacking, and Prepare 2B Ready can be found here for the whole year. Any classes that are added during the year will be added to this calendar. Sign up for these classes individually.
Program Aide Training Opportunities
Are you interested in leadership, helping out at Girl Scout events and being a role model? Program Aide training will help you become a confident, effective leader and will teach you skills for working with younger troops and groups. All girls in grades 7 and above are invited to attend Program Aide Training to become ready to serve as a mentor to younger girls in several settings including troops, day camps, council events, and service unit events. Only Girl Scout Cadettes are eligible to receive a PA Pin. Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors will be able to use the skills they develop in this class in many leadership roles and may earn a Service to Girl Scouting Bar for some of their service. See your Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for details on award requirements.
In order to earn a Program Aide pin you must:
- Earn a Leader in Action (LiA) Award by working with a group of Girl Scout Brownies who are completing a Girl Scout Brownie journey. It is recommended that girls complete LiA awards during 6th grade. See the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting for requirements.
- Have completed 6th grade (if you have earned a LiA award, you may attend PA training in your 6th grade year, beginning with April classes.)
- Complete Program Aide Training
- Work directly with younger girls over six (6) activity sessions. Sessions might be in a troop meeting, at a day camp, or during a council or service unit event.
- To receive your pin, submit a Program Aide Log showing documentation of your sessions to your service unit’s Program Aide Coordinator, or to the Older Girl Training Specialist at the Girl Scout office.
Program Aide Training
In Program Aide Training you will learn about the role of the Program Aide, get tips on working with younger girls, and learn techniques you can use when you teach anything: songs, games, crafts, science activities, etc. Who: Girls, who have completed grade 6 and above.
Fee: $7.00 per girl
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Saturday |
4/13/2013 |
1 - 4:30 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Saturday |
4/27/2013 |
1 - 4:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Sunday |
5/5/2013 |
1 - 4:30 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Saturday |
5/11/2013 |
1 - 4:30 p.m. |
Elk Grove |
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Saturday |
5/18/2013 |
1 - 4:30 p.m. |
Yuba City |
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Sunday |
6/2/2013 |
9 – 12:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Sunday |
6/2/2013 |
1-4:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Friday |
6/14/13 |
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
Sacramento |
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Saturday |
6/29/2013 |
1-4:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Friday |
7/26/2013 |
5:30- 9:00 p.m. |
Turlock |
Leadership in Action
Find all the details about earning the LiA Awards in the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting and the adult How To Guides for the journeys. Ask your Girl Scout Cadette advisor to look in her How To Guide for the journey your Cadette troop is using. The MEdia guide provides the LiA requirements for helping Brownies on the A World of Girls journey. The Breathe guide contains the requirements for the Girl Scout Brownie WOW! Wonders of Water journey LiA Award. The aMAZE! guide does not contain the requirements for the Brownie Quest LiA Award, but they can be found on www.girlscouts.org, the GSUSA website. Check the Program Events Calendar for opportunities to prepare to serve as a LiA.
Volunteer-In-Training: V.I.T. Award
Check the Senior and Ambassador Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books for the requirements for this award. The second requirement is completion of a council designed leadership course. In Girl Scouts Heart of Central California, this course is called Leadership Essentials, and it’s available on-line. If you have any questions about the training for this award, you can contact the Older Girl Training Specialist at the council office.
Take Action Award Training for Girls AND Adults
This class is specifically designed to prepare Girl Scouts, troop leaders, and award advisors for success as girls work to earn the Girl Scout Silver or Girl Scout Gold Award®. Participants will learn specifics about award criteria, required paperwork and award deadlines. Girls registering for the class should have completed a Girl Scout Cadette, Senior or Ambassador Journey before taking the class. Girls and adults must register separately for the class, girls in Older Girl Training and adults in the Adult Education Guide.
Fee: $5.00
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
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Wednesday |
2/6/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Tuesday |
4/30/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Auburn |
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Wednesday |
5/22/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
El Dorado Hills |
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Thursday |
6/6/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Tuesday |
7/23/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Woodland |
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Thursday |
8/8/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Sunday |
8/11/2013 |
1-3 p.m. |
Folsom |
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Saturday |
8/17/2013 |
9:30 - 11: 30 a.m. |
Sacramento |
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Wednesday |
8/28/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Lincoln |
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Wednesday |
9/11/2013 |
6-8 p.m. |
Roseville |
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Monday |
9/16/2013 |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Saturday |
9/28/2013 |
1 - 3 p.m. |
Sacramento |
Trip Planning
Want to travel? You won’t want to miss this training! In Trip Planning, you will learn how to work with adults to plan and carry out trips of all types, lengths, and destinations. You will also learn about money-earning policies, emergency procedures, where to stay, budgeting, and resource tips. This class is required for adults, and highly recommended for girls, in troops/groups planning trips of three nights or more or traveling distances greater than 250 miles one way from home. You must attend this training with an adult planning partner. Adults register through the Adult Education Guide. The last portion of the class will concentrate on international travel.
Who: Girls, grade 6 and older
Fee: $2.50 per person
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Monday |
3/4/2013 |
6 - 10 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Wednesday |
4/3/2013 |
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Modesto |
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4/13/2013 |
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Davis |
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Thursday |
4/25/2013 |
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Roseville |
Prepare 2B Ready
This class is for girls only! Learn how to plan and implement a fun and safe event of any size. Receive information about important event planning forms and safety requirements for service unit or award project events. This course is required for girls planning an event for their Girl Scout Silver Award or Girl Scout Gold Award project.
Who: Girls, grade 6 and above
Fee: $2.50 per girl
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Friday |
3/15/2013 |
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Saturday |
4/6/2013 |
1 - 5 p.m. |
Davis |
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Saturday |
5/4/2013 |
1 - 5 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Friday |
6/28/13 |
6 - 9:00 p.m. |
Sacramento |
First Aid–Level 1
This course is designed to expand your awareness of accident prevention, as well as teach you first aid and CPR skills. You DO NOT have to take this course from Girl Scouts Heart of Central California in order to learn basic first aid and CPR. Check with your community to see if an approved provider course is being offered. The training offered by this council for Girl Scout Level 1 is Medic First Aid Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Placement preference will be given to those girls who have submitted the Girl Scout Gold Award Application and/or GSHCC Rose Award Intent form. This training is not open to adults.
Who: Girls, grade 7 and above. Must be at least 12 years of age and able to exert 70 pounds of pressure during CPR training.
Fee: $20.00 per girl
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Saturday |
4/6/2013 |
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Sunday |
4/21/2013 |
12:30-6:30 p.m. |
Modesto |
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Saturday |
5/4/2013 |
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Sacramento |
Wilderness First Aid
Current CPR certification is a pre-requisite for this class and you must bring your current CPR certificate to this class. This class focuses on practicing first aid skills in a wilderness setting and includes patient assessment, shock and bleeding, head and spinal injuries, wounds, burns, musculoskeletal injuries, and heat and cold injuries. This 16-hour class is a must for all going on international travel, backpackers and high adventure enthusiasts! Combined with current CPR certification, which must be taken separately, this class provides Girl Scout Level 2 First Aid certification for adults. Currently scheduled courses will provide American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid certification. This class satisfies one of the choices in Step 3 of the Ambassador First Aid Badge.
Fee: $75
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Sat/Sun |
4/27/2013 |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Woodland |
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and Waterfront Lifeguard Training
The ARC Basic Lifeguard course is generally offered in the spring in local recreation and park districts or at local colleges and universities and fills quickly, so register early. If you plan to lifeguard at lake, river, or stream environments, you must also take the Waterfront Lifeguard course. Please complete an American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard course in your area. Contact the council if you are interested in adding the Waterfront Lifeguard component to your certification. You must be a strong swimmer to successfully complete this course. Dates, fee, and location for the waterfront component offered by GSHCC will be announced on the council website. For more information about water safety and lifeguarding, see Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Project Learning Tree
These workshops will give you hands-on experience with several of the 96 activities in the Project Learning Tree Environmental Activity Guide. Write Poet-Tree, try out Tree Cookies, go on a School Yard Safari, find out about Living with Fire—these are just a few of the fun learning activities found in the wonderful book you will take home after our workshop. Bring your lunch and be prepared for activities both indoors and out! This class is for adults and Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who would like to provide Project Learning Tree activities for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. These are great activities for troop program, Day Camps, or service unit and council events. Who: Girl Scout Seniors, Ambassadors, and adults Fee: $5.00
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Saturday |
12/8/2012 |
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Modesto |
Introduction to Backpacking
Prerequisite: Prior camping or backpacking experience
Come to this “in town” training and learn the essentials of backpacking. At this training you will learn how to pack, plan and prepare for your next backpacking trip, even try your hand at cooking a gourmet meal on a backpacking stove. Discover answers to all your backpacking questions such as: Where do you store your food overnight? How do you filter water? What does “Leave No Trace” mean when backpacking? How do you choose a campsite? And what lightweight fabrics are best to keep you warm and dry? Come prepared to participate in hands-on activities, and dress comfortably. This class is a pre-requisite to Beginning Backpacking.
Who: Girls, grade 6 and above
Fee: $13.00 per person
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Sunday |
4/14/2013 |
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Sacramento |
Beginning Backpacking
Prerequisite: Introduction to Backpacking
Now that you’ve taken Introduction to Backpacking, it’s time to go on your first backpacking trip! Attend the pre-session to plan the menus and share equipment with your patrol. Learn about traveling on durable surfaces and how to avoid and prevent encounters with wildlife on the trail. Find out which backpack frame is best for you. Learn how to plan, and prepare for a moderate hike with gentle elevation change. During the weekend trip you will practice the principles of Leave No Trace. Location of the trip will be announced at the mandatory pre-session.
Who: Girls, entering grade 7 and older
Fee: $20.00 per person
Course |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Pre-plan |
Sat |
6/1/2013 |
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Sacramento |
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Overnight |
Sat/Sun |
6/22 & |
6:30 a.m. Sat. - |
Trail TBA |
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Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Prerequisite: Camping experience
This 16 hour overnight will provide you all you need to know to become a Leave No Trace trainer and be able to teach younger girls how they can protect the environment while doing outdoor activities. You will learn fun activities to teach others and receive training on each of the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Each participant will be asked to make a 20 minute presentation on a Leave No Trace topic of their choice. All meals and camping site fees are included in the cost of the class. This class is open to both girls and adults, adults register through the Adult Education Guide.
Who: Girls, grade 9 and older
Fee: $25.00 per girl
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Sat/Sun |
3/23 & 24/2013 |
10 a.m. Sat. - |
Fleming Campground |
Archery Training
Participants will receive USA Archery Basic Instructor certification, which is valid for three years. This course meets Safety Activity Checkpoints requirements for adult supervision of archery activities. Course enrollment is a maximum of 12 participants. Girl Scouts aged 16 and older may register for this class. Non-members pay an additional fee.
Fee $30.00
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
Register Now |
Saturday |
5/4/2013 |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sacramento area |
