Spring 2023 Lead & Learn

Troop Camping and Outdoor Skills

Troop Camping is a bonding experience like no other! This section contains the required certification courses for volunteers who wish to take their troops camping on or off GSEM property, as well as outdoor skills courses to help make your troop camping a huge success. With the proper training your troop can get the most out of their camping adventures!

Troop Camping is the perfect way for girls and volunteers to experience the great outdoors together, and behind every camp experience is an adult who is well-versed in how to make the outing safe and memorable. Adult volunteers who plan to camp with girls on or off Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri-owned property must be Troop Camp certified. Troop Camp Certification courses ensure adult volunteers know how to plan a troop camping experience that everyone enjoys.

Any of the Troop Camp Certification courses allows learners to meet the following objectives: • Understand how to prepare girls for a camping experience, budget for the trip and develop packing lists • Experience hands-on practice in fire-building and outdoor cooking skills • Learn to use and care for camp facilities • Discover ideas for activities and programs at camp Remember that outdoor skills aren’t just useful for overnight camping. They also come in handy for day outings at our council camps, hiking in state parks, or any other fun outdoor activity your girls can dream up. For even more courses that are useful for troop camping or outdoor adventures, check out the course catalog sections for Aquatics, Archery, Camp and Service Volunteers, and First Aid, CPR and Mental Wellness. Troop Camping at GSEM is a prerequisite for all Troop Camp Certification courses.

Our three beautiful camp properties offer something for every troop! Check out camp unit pictures, descriptions, and amenities at girlscoutsem.org/troopcamp .

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