PREREQUISITE: Beyond the Troop Meeting

At least one adult per troop/group must take this course before planning and accompanying girls on extended overnight trips, Studio 2-B Destinations or international trips.  Extended trips are those of three (3) or more nights requiring additional insurance purchased from the Council insurance provider.

This training is recommended for troops planning trips of any duration, especially when multiple locations or modes of transportation are involved.  It should be taken well in advance of the trip so that the trained adult can share the knowledge gained with the girls as they plan.  The longer the trip the girls are considering, the sooner the adult(s) should take this training. 

PLEASE READ CHAPTER 5 IN SAFETY-WISE – P. 44 - 60

YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN ABOUT:

·        Helping girls effectively plan and work on an extended trip

·        Helping girls outline planning steps for extended overnight trips or trip/tourism camping

·        Helping the girls determine their readiness (individually and as a group) for an extended trip or trip/tourism

·        Understanding council (GSMPC) and national (GSUSA) requirements and paperwork for groups taking extended trips

·        Reviewing the use of Safety-Wise and Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting as resources and guides for planning trips.  Safety management and emergency procedures will be covered.