To request a camping trip, troop leaders must fulfill training requirements as follows:
Troop Camping on Non-Council Property
Each leader must take the gsLearn course: GSSC Introduction to Troop Camping-Level 1 Troop Camping Certification. This certification is active for 3 years. Leaders may need to fulfill additional training requirements mandated by a non-council camp.
Troop Camping on Camp Property – Camp Edey
Each leader must take the gsLearn course: GSSC Introduction to Troop Camping-Level 1 Troop Camping Certification AND Volunteer Outdoor Skills Bootcamp Practical Session – Level 2 Troop Training Certification. This certification is active for three years. Practical sessions have a registration fee per participant and are offered several times a year. Read more information on our Troop Camping page.
These trainings prepare volunteers for their first troop camping experience and cover outdoor progression, outdoor cooking, fire building and safety, knot tying, outdoor first aid, knife safety, and planning girl-led experiences.