Training | Fairbanks Girl Scouts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m a new leader, which training should I attend?

For a new leader, the two most important trainings to attend are the Basic Leader Training as well as the training for your age level, such as Daisy Training, Brownie Training, Junior Training, or Older Girl Training. These will equip you with all you need to know to be an effective Girl Scout Leader!

Complete all these trainings, plus your mandatory New Leader Orientation by attending one of our “Super Saturday” Trainings offered from 9-12 on select Saturdays.

I’m a returning leader, which training should I attend?

Existing leaders are encouraged to attend our Age Level Training which will introduce you to the Girl Scout program. You will learn about the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books for your age level, how to earn badges, what types of awards girls can earn, and more! Existing leaders who are bridging to a new age level are also encouraged to attend the Age Level Training for whichever age level they are changing to, especially if you’ve never used the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting books.

What if I can’t attend the trainings you have available?

Training Courses

Basic Leadership Training All adult volunteers who are new to Girl Scouts. (1 hour)

Daisy Age Level For adults working with girls K-grade 1. (1 hour)

Brownie Age Level For adults working with girls in grades 2-3. (1 hour)

Junior Age Level For adults working with girls in grades 4-5. (1 hour)

Cadette/Senior/Amabassador Age Level For adults working with girls in grades 6-12. (1 hour)