Core Leadership Series

There must be at least one adult in attendance at every troop/group meeting or outing who has completed all four of the Core Leadership courses (GSUSA Orientation, Getting Started, Safety-Wise, and Leadership Essentials). GSUSA Orientation, Getting Started and Safety-Wise must be taken prior to meeting with girls, and the fourth course, Leadership Essentials, must be taken within four months of appointment as a Girl Scout volunteer. We recommend that as many adults as possible take all core leadership series courses, as this will really enhance the effectiveness of the group.

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GSUSA Orientation
Welcome Session
Getting Started
Safety-Wise
Leadership Essentials

GSUSA Orientation

This course provides an overview to the Girl Scout organization, including the Girl Scout Mission, Promise and Law, history, Girl Scout pathways (various ways that girl and adult members participate), resources and support available to volunteers, and an overview of the Girl Scout program for girls. Must be taken before meeting with girls.

Online Learning
Click here to take GSUSA Orientation Online!

Home Study
Click here to download GSUSA Orientation Home Study

This class is not offered in-person

Welcome Session

The welcome session lasts about 15 minutes. At your Welcome Session you�ll receive your registration materials, a copy of Safety-Wise, a Council Resource Guide, and a copy of our Choices Activity Guide, as well as lots of other great information. At least one adult from your group needs to attend, however co-leader are welcome.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

Contact your Community Development Director to schedule your Welcome Session.

Getting Started

This course will provide you with a solid framework of information and points of reference on your council, policies & procedures, building your adult team, financial information, how to register your troop and more. Must be taken before meeting with girls. You must have a copy of our Council Resource Guide (Click here to download).

Online Learning
Click here to take Getting Started Online!

Home Study
To take this course as a Home Study, you must have the Getting Started Home Study and the Getting Started Participant Notebook.

Click here to download Getting Started Home Study
Click here to download Getting Started Participant Notebook

Upcoming In-Person Classes

Getting Started classes are also available by appointment. Please contact your CDD for details.

Getting Started - Belmont Nelmont	Wed. Jan. 14, 2009 --- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Started - Napa Napa (TBD)	Wed. Jan. 21, 2009 --- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Started - Fairfield Fairfield	Thu. Jan. 29, 2009 --- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Started - Vacaville Vacaville	Thu. Feb. 26, 2009 --- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Started - Fairfield Fairfield Office	Thu. Mar. 19, 2009 --- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Getting Started - Napa Napa (TBD)	Thu. Mar. 26, 2009 --- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

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Safety-Wise

This course will help you ensure that health & safety standards are followed to allow the girls safe & fun adventures. Must be taken before meeting with girls. You must have a copy of Safety-Wise (each troop/group receives one free copy in the new troop materials or you may purchase a copy from our retail shop).

Online Learning
Click here to take Safety-Wise Online!

Home Study
Click here to download Safety-Wise Home Study

This class is not offered in-person

Leadership Essentials

An effective Girls Scout troop is not all about Awards & Cookies. The Leadership Essentials course provides structure to help your girls develop leadership skills. This course includes an overview of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and teaches how to effectively partner with your girls to make their plans & goals a reality. You’ll also learn how to be able to see the impact you have on girls’ lives. You must bring a copy of the Adult and Girl Journey books for the grade level of the girls you work with (borrow a copy, or purchase from our retail shop). This course must be taken within four months of your appointment as a Girl Scout volunteer.

Online Learning
Click here to take Leadership Essentials Online!

Home Study
Click here to download Leadership Essentials Home Study
Click here to download Leadership Essentials Participant Notebook

Upcoming In-Person Classes

Leadership Essentials - Fairfield Fairfield	Mon. Jan. 12, 2009 --- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Leadership Essentials - Eureka Eureka	Sat. Jan. 17, 2009 --- 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Leadership Essentials - Pleasanton Pleasanton	Thu. Jan. 22, 2009 --- 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Leadership Essentials - Benicia Benicia	Tue. Jan. 27, 2009 --- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Leadership Essentials - Belmont Belmont	Wed. Jan. 28, 2009 --- 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Leadership Essentials - Santa Rosa Santa Rosa	Sat. Feb. 7, 2009 --- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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