Going Beyond The Group Meeting

As stated in Chapter One of Safety-Wise, “As Girl Scout activities keep pace with an ever-changing world; health and safety remain cornerstones of the Girl Scout Movement.  Safety is planned and practiced by all members.   When Girl Scout members learn about safety, more activities are at their command.  When participants follow safe practices, they can feel relaxed and confident.  While total safety cannot be guaranteed, unnecessary risk can be reduced.”

Seeing that every program, trip, activity, and/or event is planned and implemented with the utmost regard for the physical and emotional safety, health and well-being of each girl is of paramount importance.  The Council recognizes that this responsibility, in order to be effective, must be shared among the participants—both girl and adult.  Thus, Leader training for groups going beyond the meeting place is essential.

The Council provides (2) trainings to prepare leaders to take their girls beyond the group meeting place.  They are 1) Group Travel Home-Study Training  and 2) Camping Hawaiian Style – TCT.   

Group Travel Home-Study (Manual and DVD) Training

Because every girl deserves a chance to see the world, Girl Scouts offers many different trip/travel opportunities so girls can see new places, meet new people, and learn about different cultures and ideas. Whether exploring their own neighborhoods, going on overnight camping trips, participating in community service projects, or flying to one of the four world centers, Girl Scouts are continually expanding their horizons.

To this end, the Council has developed the Girl Scout Group Travel Home-Study Manual and DVD training that provides all of the information needed to safely conduct a group trip away from the regular meeting time and place.  What you will find in the Group  Travel Home-Study Manual is general information, a timeline for submission of forms, and  a compilation of the procedures and forms needed for Day Trips, Simple Overnight Trips (on-island), Extended Overnight Trips (inter-island, mainland), Studio 2B Destination Trips (individual girl and group), and International Trips as well as a DVD of a training session.

Group Travel Home-Study (Manual and DVD)

The Group Travel Home-Study Manual can be accessed from our website by clicking on the following link-  Group Travel Home-Study Manual. 

Girl Scouts of Hawai'i training course exams are now on-line.  To receive the exam web site link and your exam login and password, please contact Courtney Monahan at comonahan@girlscouts-hawaii.org.

Please note that in order to receive an exam login and password, you must be a currently registered member of Girl Scouts and have completed your Orientation for Girl Scout Volunteers.

An examination with a passing score of 85% or better is required to receive credit for this Home-Study training.  The accompanying DVD can be picked up at your Island Service Center.

 Prerequisite:   Orientation for Girl Scout Volunteers and GS Basics.  Group Travel Training must be completed by leader or co-leader BEFORE taking the group beyond the regular meeting time and place.

Camping Hawaiian Style - Troop CampTraining (TCT)

For all leaders planning an activity/trip that involves camping at one of the Council’s three campsites, or “camping” at a non-Girl Scout facility where permanent structures with running water, bathrooms, and electricity are NOT involved, at least one adult who has completed Camping Hawaiian Style - Troop Camp Training (TCT) must assist in the planning process and accompany the group during the camping period. 

In order for you to qualify to take your group camping, you must successfully complete the Camping Hawaiian Style - TCT courses which includes Two Parts (an “in-town” and an “at-camp” sessions).  The “at- camp” session includes an overnight at the Council’s Camp Paumalu on the North Shore of O'ahu. Attendance at the overnight session is mandatory for successful completion of TCT.

2009-2010 TRAINING DATES

In Town Meeting
Date: Thursday June 10, 2010
Time: 5:30 – 9:00pm
Place: GS Hall

At Camp Training
Date: Friday June 25 - Saturday June26, 2010
Time: 6pm – 6pm
Place: Camp Paumalu

Fee for In Town and At Camp: $14.00
Deadline to register: Tuesday June 8, 2010
To register contact Courtney Monahan, comonahan@girlscouts-hawaii.org

For more information on Camping Hawaiian Trainings they can go to : http://www.girlscouts-hawaii.org/ResourceGoingBeyondGroup.html

Prerequisite:   Group Travel Home-Study 

Minimum students required for course: 8.   PLEASE BE ON TIME!

One week prior to class date, the minimum number of people must be confirmed to attend. 

If class does not meet the minimum, the class will be cancelled.

 

 Registration Procedures

 Directions to Training Center

 What to Bring To the Training