Training Courses
To register for any of these trainings, please email membership@gsak.org or call 456-4782. Are you a troop leader in Rural Alaska? We offer phone trainings at your convenience. Please call our office to schedule a training. We currently offer the following courses:
Basic Leadership Training
All adult volunteers who are new to Girl Scouts. (1 hour)
- Prerequisite—Must have completed a Volunteer Application, Background Check, and New Leader Orientation
- Learn about the spirit of the Girl Scout movement, the framework of the program
- Hear about important Girl Scout history and traditions
- Find out more about our Council and the programs we offer
Daisy Age Level
For adults working with girls K-grade 1. (1 hour)
- Overview of the Daisy Girl Scout program
- Characteristics of Daisy age level girls
- Resources for planning
- Earning Daisy Petals and other awards
Brownie Age Level
For adults working with girls in grades 2-3. (1 hour)
- Overview of the Brownie Girl Scout program
- Characteristics of Brownie age level girls
- Girl leadership skills
- Resources for planning
- Earning Badges and other awards
Junior Age Level
For adults working with girls in grades 4-5. (1 hour)
- Overview of the Junior Girl Scout program
- Characteristics of Junior age level girls
- Girl leadership skills
- Earning Badges and other awards
- Resources for planning
Cadette/Senior/Amabassador Age Level
For adults working with girls in grades 6-12. (1 hour)
- Overview of the Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout Program
- Role of leader
- Girl leadership skills
- Characteristics of Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador age level girls
- Awards for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts
- Resources for planning
- Opportunities beyond the troop & for leadership development
Basic Outdoor Skills
A requirement for volunteers who want to take their troops camping (6 hours)
- Learn about camping preparation
- Fire building and ax safety
- Wilderness First Aid Skills
- Cooking Lunch outdoors
- Wildlife safety
- Outdoor Safety
- How to Register for Training Sessions