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Adult Learning opportunities in Girl Scouting help volunteers gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully facilitate a meaningful and safe Girl Scout experience. Learning opportunities come in many forms: face to face classes, online resources, discussions, conferences and more! Opportunities are offered throughout the year. The class calendar below contains courses for leaders, assistant leaders, service team members, first-aiders and outdoor enthusiasts. All courses are designed to enhance and develop your knowledge, skills, abilities, and enthusiasm for Girl Scouting. Courses are not limited to troop leaders; assistant leaders and parents are encouraged to take courses on behalf of their troop.
Class Calendar: Prior to registering please click here to view scheduled classes as well as added and canceled classes. Please note that new dates are added on a regular basis, so check back often! Adult Learning Class Registration Form: Please click here to register for your class. Faxed registrations should go to the Albany Service Center at 489-8065. September 10-12, 2010
2010 Lake Clear Adult Conference:Live Your World
Join us for a weekend of learning and fun at our peaceful Lake Clear Camp! The “Live Your World” theme refers to the opportunities that are available to Girl Scouts new & old. Add to your ‘leadership toolkit’ by experiencing activities involving the Journey program, “It’s Your Planet, Love It” by exploring water, energy, air and our earth as a whole. You will also get the chance to enjoy Girl Scout basics, such as: outdoor cooking, boating, crafts, & campfire songs. Conference fee includes lodging, meals, workshops and other activities: $60 for the whole weekend, $50 for Saturday - Sunday and $40 for Saturday only Click Here for more information and to Register!
GSUSA's new Online Volunteer Orientation: New volunteers: please complete the Girl Scouts of the USA online orientation to learn more about the Girl Scout movement. It can be accessed at http://training.girlscouts.org/ When you log on, please type in the assigned password: discover (or descubrir if using the Spanish-language version of the orientation). Online orientation does not replace the local orientation that takes place at the Service Unit level.
Leadership Essentials - All Leaders are required to take this core course before they are able to receive their troop's registration packet for next year. New Leaders are also required to take it before they can start their troop. Assistant leaders (02's) are not required to take it but are encouraged to do so. Girl Scout activities may not happen without a trained adult present, and having at least 2 adults in a troop with Leadership Essentials ensures that activities can happen if the leader is not able to attend. New Option for Leadership Essentials Course: There are times when online courses may fit your learning and scheduling needs better than a classroom session. If your personal learning style is to read the instructions and then do the activity or put the object together, then this may be an effective delivery format for you. Click here for more information. Course Booklets: Please feel free to print and bring your own booklets to our classes - it's a great way to help us reduce printing costs! Other Helpful Resources:
Learning Links: A way to enrich your Girl Scout experience! Learning is an ongoing process that takes place in many ways: attending Service Unit meetings, talking with other volunteers, reading written materials, surfing the Internet, oh--and attending classes and workshops! Learning Links is all about enriching your volunteer experience through a variety of topics. We will be adding new links on a regular basis. If you have suggestions for topics or resources, please contact Wendy Weeden, Adult Learning Specialist, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Are you a lifelong learner? Would you like to receive information and news about opportunities to enrich your work with girls directly from the Adult Learning Department? Time to join the Learning Links email list!! Follow this link, complete the form and click submit!! Click here for general Adult Learning information. Click here to access our FAQ for class registrants. Click here to read more about the Leadership Development Experience. Outdoor Courses Needed by GSNENY Volunteers : Click Here to check on the required training needed for a specific activity. The spring and summer 2010 schedule can also be found there and on the web calendar. First Aid and CPR Classes: There are many First Aid courses available through GSNENY or through your community. GSUSA-approved courses are listed on page 37 of Safety-Wise. The ones you will find in our schedule include:
In addition, click here for a list of upcoming American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) First Aid and CPR classes at the Malta Ambulance Corps.
Adult Enrichment Opportunities:
In addition to core courses, GSNENY will offer and promote other courses throughout the year that will help you in your Girl Scout role. Be sure to check here often to learn about additional enrichment opportunities as they are scheduled. Also, be sure to check out your Program Guide! When you see the owl next to a program description, it means that the program has been designated as one that provides adult enrichment opportunities for those who actively participate in the program’s activities. Hours can be applied towards the Leadership Development Pin. Service Team Courses: The following courses are offered to assist Service Team members with their specific job responsibilities. Contact: For more information regarding Adult Learning, please contact Wendy Weeden 489-8110 ext. 122 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . |
