Spring 2025 Lead & Learn
Lead & Learn Spring 2025 Course Catalog
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Spring 2025
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2025 Spring Issue With support from dedicated adult volunteers, caregivers and staff, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri (GSEM) delivers the Girl Scout experience to girls and adults in eastern Missouri, which includes St. Louis City and the 28 surrounding Missouri counties of Adair, Audrain (Van-Far School District), Clark, Crawford, Franklin, Iron, Jefferson, Knox, Lewis, Lincoln, Linn, Macon, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Reynolds, Schuyler, Scotland, Shelby, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Sullivan, Warren and Washington.
Lead & Learn is an bi-annual publication of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri.
Natissia Small Ed.D. Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Lydia Bullock Chief of Engagement and Belonging Officer
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has zero tolerance for any instances of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation of any individual. Any staff member, volunteer, or independent contractor found to have engaged in any such activity will be terminated from their employment, volunteer role, and/or any other affiliation they have with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will also pursue any and all legal actions warranted in the event of an instance of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation. For more information about this policy, see the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri website at https://vr.girlscoutsem.org/sampolicy, or contact the Director of Risk Management and IT. Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse and Molestation Policy
If you have any concerns about, or need to report, an instance of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and/or molestation, contact the Senior Manager, Risk Management. If that person is not available, contact another Leadership Team staff member. Also remember that Missouri law states that if any person with the responsibility for the care of children has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been or may be subjected to abuse or neglect or observes a child being subjected to conditions or circumstances which would reasonably result in abuse or neglect, that person shall immediately report to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division. Mandated reporters include Girl Scout volunteers and staff.
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The Girl Scout Adult Education Team
Shaun Lindhoff Adult Education Coordinator
Eric Webster Adult Education Coordinator
Libby Kindle Adult Education Coordinator
Welcome to the Spring 2025 Lead & Learn!
The dark days of winter are often a time to slow down and think about life’s bigger questions, and it’s no different for us in Adult Education. This winter, we pondered the question, “Why do Girl Scout volunteers take our courses?” The following are a few of the reasons we thought of. Maybe one or two of them resonate with you. I want to bring more adventure and interesting activities to my troop . This is why volunteers do what they do—to help give Girl Scouts fun and empowering experiences. Becoming trained to do such things as take a troop camping, lead an archery activity, or supervise canoeing is the first step to providing new and exciting opportunities for your troop. Help! I don’t know where to start! We’ve all been there—new to a job or role and don’t know where to begin. This is why our council offers courses that explain exactly what a volunteer needs to know to succeed in their role, whether that be as a troop leader, cookie manager, or service team member. My volunteer role requires it. It’s hard to find a job these days that doesn’t require training of some kind, and GSEM is no different. Training requirements at
our council help keep Girl Scouts safe and ensure a volunteer can successfully manage the responsibilities of their role. I want to develop my skills to be a better volunteer. Adult volunteers are often so busy supporting girls they forget that they’re Girl Scouts too! Our council offers courses to expand your knowledge base and skill set so you can not just succeed, but excel. We want you to feel empowered to reach your goals and dig deeper into Girl Scout topics that interest you. No matter why you show up to our in-person classes or pop into gsLearn for an online course, we’re grateful that you do. Your willingness to learn as a volunteer shows your dedication to Girl Scouting. We hope you find what you’re looking for in the Spring 2025 Lead & Learn course catalog, and if you don’t, please let us know. Your feedback is how we learn and grow as your Adult Education team.
See you in class!
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Adult Education is in Rallyhood! In the Adult Education rally: • See the entire Lead & Learn course catalog, plus other important GSEM dates, on the calendar • Easily access links and files to find volunteer resources • Learn about course additions, changes, and cancellations • Post questions, comments, or feedback to the Adult Education team and volunteer instructors
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New Camp News and Resources Rally!
All Girl Scout families and volunteers are encouraged to join our newest rally, “Camp News & Resources,
Check your email for an invitation to join or request to join here.
Eastern Missouri.” This rally will focus on communicating
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Camp information for all members including
camp updates and openings, announcements and photos.
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Well-informed volunteers are critical to the success of our mission! That’s why Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri has partnered with Rallyhood to help streamline communication, encourage collaboration and foster a connected council community.
Helpful links: • Rallyhood website login
• Basic instructions for Rallyhood users • Instructions for hub and rally admins • Rallyhood tech support
Download the updated Rallyhood app! Use the QR codes below to download today. • Convenient when on-the-go • Faster and more responsive experience • New features
Council News and Updates Rally
Girl Scout families and volunteers are encouraged to join our GSEM Council rally, “Council News and Updates.” This rally will focus on communicating general interest information, camp and product program updates, and council-wide events information.
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For questions about Rallyhood, please contact Libby Kindle, lkindle@girlscoutsem.org .
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Adult Recognition At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, appreciation goes beyond a simple “Thank You”. Registered members and non-members devote time and energy on top of their own busy lives to give Girl Scouts the opportunity to learn, have fun and grow in a positive, supportive environment. Below are some of the ways we can express our deep gratitude for their service. See this video for a quick tutorial on the submission process to watch for guidance or share with others. Nominations are now being accepted for council-level recognitions. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2025 . For more information on Adult Recognition and to find the resources and web pages referenced in the video, please visit girlscoutsem.org/adultrecognition .
Council-Level Recognitions Include : • Spark Award • Diversity Hall of Fame • Volunteer of Excellence Award • Gold Laurel Award • Gold Trefoil Award • President’s Award • Pearl Award • AntRabbit Award for Camping Excellence • Thanks Badge • Thanks Badge II Each council-level recognition has its own recommendation form tailored to each award’s specific criteria. These recommendation forms make it easier for those nominating or providing recommendations for a candidate to give detailed accounts of a candidate’s volunteer service and accomplishments. Follow the links above to download individual recommendation forms. Each recommendation form is fillable and specific to the award listed.
Nomination Instructions : 1. Go to the Adult Recognition page on our website.
2. Consult the Adult Recognition Handbook for award descriptions and criteria. 3. Download the fillable recommendation form for the appropriate award. These forms must be completed by the nominator and those providing additional recommendations for the award. 4. Have on hand the names of the individuals submitting additional recommendations, as well as the following information about the candidate: • Contact information, including email address, street address, and phone number • Current and previous Girl Scout volunteer role(s) • District and neighborhood (if applicable) 5. Select “Begin Nomination” to access the online nomination form, provide the requested information, and upload the recommendation form and the forms of others providing recommendations. At minimum, the recommendation form from the nominator is required. Any additional recommendation forms that cannot be uploaded when filling out the online nomination form may be emailed to adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org . No handwritten recommendation forms please. 6. The online recommendation form must be completed and submitted all at once—progress toward completion will not be saved if the form is exited before clicking Submit.
Recognition Ceremony Saturday, May 3, 2025 Noon-2 pm Edward Jones—South Campus 12555 Manchester Rd, St. Louis 63131
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
WHY YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
WHO SHOULD KNOW MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID? • Troop Leaders • Troop Volunteers • Service Team Members • Camp Volunteers & Staff • Council Staff • Parents • Any Adults who Work with Youth
1 IN 5 teens and young adults lives with a mental health condition. Source: National Alliance for Mental Illness*
50% of all mental illnesses begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s. Source: Archives of General Psychiatry***
10.2% of youth will be diagnosed with a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Source: Youth Mental Health First Aid**
WAYS TO LEARN Blended – Learners complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course before participating in a 5.5-hour, in-person session led by certified instructors. • Learners receive a 3-year Youth Mental Health First Aid certification after successfully completing the course • Course materials include a YMHFA manual and a YMHFA processing guide • See the course listing for more details WHAT MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COVERS • Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). • Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. • How to connect the youth with help. • Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying.
Learn how to respond with the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan ( ALGEE ): A ssess for risk of suicide or harm. L isten nonjudgmentally. G ive reassurance and information. E ncourage appropriate professional help. E ncourage self-help and other support strategies.
Sources * National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d.). Kids. https://www.nami.org/Your Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Kids ** Mental Health First Aid. (2020). Mental Health First Aid USA for adults assisting children and youth. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. *** Kessler, R., Berglund, P., Demler, O., Jin, R., Merikangas, K.R., Walters, E.E. (2005, June). Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Archives of General Psychiatry . 62(6); 593-602. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.62.6.593
To learn more about Mental Health First Aid visit MHFA.org
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Getting Started
First Aid, CPR and Mental Wellness The American Red Cross, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, and GSUSA offer valuable, life saving courses. Technology and Platforms Courses designed to help volunteers confidently navigate the technology and online platforms essential to GSEM operations. Troop Camping and Outdoor Skills Required certifications for volunteers taking troops camping on or off GSEM properties, along with outdoor skills training to enrich the camping experience. Troop Management These courses, tailored for new and experienced troop leaders, help volunteers manage their troops effectively, safely, and confidently. Each category is designed to empower volunteers with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles while enhancing the overall Girl Scout experience. Program Levels Program levels follow course titles. Courses are categorized by program levels to indicate the audience who will benefit most. Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome to attend most courses in this publication unless otherwise indicated. A caregiver may register a Senior or Ambassador Girl Scout for an adult course by contacting the Answer Center at 314.400.4600. gsLearn Course Prefixes GSEM uses “548” as its unique identifier for gsLearn courses and learning paths created by our council. “GSUSA” stands for Girl Scouts of the USA, our national organization, and is used for classes and learning paths created by GSUSA for use by councils across the country. In the course listings, these prefixes are omitted for clarity. Courses and learning paths created by GSUSA are noted with (GSUSA) at the end of the course title. Financial Scholarships Financial scholarships are available to volunteers who wish to participate in Adult Education courses with fees. To apply for financial scholarships, register for a course as usual, pay the minimum deposit due, and complete the Scholarship Application.
At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to making volunteer training as convenient and accessible as possible. Recognizing the value of our volunteers’ time, we fully embrace virtual learning as a cornerstone of our training approach. To better serve our volunteers, we are increasing the number of blended-learning opportunities for skills-based courses. This format allows volunteers to complete the knowledge portion of a course online at their convenience while participating in hands-on skills practice during in-person sessions. We also understand the importance of in-person training and programs in fostering a sense of community, which many of our adult members greatly value. These face-to-face experiences will continue to play a vital role in our adult learning curriculum. Looking ahead, our goal is to build upon this foundation by expanding our curriculum to include more online courses and live virtual events. By doing so, we aim to reach a broader audience across our council, efficiently supporting our volunteers in achieving their learning goals and enhancing their overall experience. Engaging, hands-on courses equip volunteers with the knowledge and skills to confidently lead Girl Scouts on aquatic excursions. Archery Courses include USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor certifications, providing comprehensive training on USA Archery skills and procedures. Badges, Journeys, Awards and Patches Get started with ease! These courses offer guidance on the latest badge and patch programs and achieving Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards. Camp and Service Team Volunteers Specialized training for volunteers and staff at GSEM camps and those looking to enhance their leadership skills within their districts or neighborhoods. Course Categories for Volunteers: Aquatics
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Train Anywhere, Anytime With gsLearn
Designed to help meet our volunteers’ modern learning needs, gsLearn offers online training resources, delivered on demand for the busy adult! Volunteers can learn at their own pace, access additional resources and review information when they need it. Added Convenience for Volunteers • gsLearn makes learning and completing courses easier than ever • All Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri training opportunities in one place • Centralized tracking of online, virtual and in-person course completions • Easy access to personal training histories in Achievements • Browse courses and learning paths in the Content Library • Access to Movement-wide online learning opportunities created by GSUSA • gsLearn may be accessed on mobile devices How do I register for courses in gsLearn? There are multiple ways to register for courses in gsLearn depending on the course type: • No need to register for online courses—they are accessible anytime • Register for in-person or virtual courses with NO fees by selecting and opening the course in gsLearn, clicking Start This Course, and then clicking Register by the desired date • Register for in-person courses with fees by selecting and opening the course in gsLearn, clicking Start This Course, and then following the link to the course in gsEvents to complete the registration and payment process
Volunteers may also register for courses by: • Directly accessing the gsEvents registration page on our website (in-person courses with fees only) • Contacting the Answer Center at 314.400.4600 or answercenter@girlscoutsem.org .
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Daisy Drop Box and Brownie Bundle
Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers a unique and complimentary program for Daisy and Brownie troops. Our Daisy Drop Box (K-1st grade) and Brownie Bundle (2nd-3rd grade) programs focus on introducing our Girl Scouts to all the Daisy petals and a variety of Daisy and Brownie badges across the four pillar program areas of STEM, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship and Outdoors. When leaders register for these programs, they are mailed a box each month during the school year that provides scripted step-by-step instructions and activity supplies to hold engaging troop meetings. Each box also includes customized pro tips and information about council events and programs.
How do troop leaders get started? • Join Girl Scouts, girlscoutsem.org/join • Register as a Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri troop leader • Visit our Daisy Drop Box or Brownie Bundle website: • girlscoutsem.org/daisydropbox • girlscoutsem.org/browniebundle • Register for the Daisy Drop Box or Brownie Bundle program using the instructions and links provided* • Look through the 2025-2026 schedules on the website to plan the year!** • Read the FAQs on the website to find answers to frequently asked questions about the program *Registration for the 2025-2026 box programs will open on April 1, 2025 except for the first year Daisy Drop Box program which will open on July 1, 2025. **Schedules are tailored to our council and do not reflect the GSUSA troop plans. Schedules are subject to change each year based on feedback and availability of award.
Daisy Drop Box: Kindergarten-1st grade
Brownie Bundle: 2nd-3rd grade
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What To Expect Each Month, Delivered Straight To You!
Scripted step-by-step meeting instructions to lead an engaging troop meeting.
Welcome card that explains what your troop will learn, and a list of everything included.
YOUR MEETING
WELCOME!
Information card with upcoming GSEM events and more!
Supplies! These will change with every box in order for Girl Scouts to complete the activities. They may include items like pom poms, yarn, straws, paper plates, and more!
FUN!
*Additional common household items may be needed (pencils, pens, adult scissors, hole punch)
Questions About These Programs? Please contact: Pam Johnson, Daisy Drop Box Program Manager at 314.592.2357 or pjohnson@girlscoutsem.org
Meredith Dean, Brownie Bundle Program Manager at 314.400.4606 or mdean@girlscoutsem.org.
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2025 Girl Scout Calendar
February 2025
May 2025
2025 Spring Lead & Learn Course Registration Opens Girl Scout Cookie Booths Open National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
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Girl Scout Bridging Ceremonies
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Representative Assembly & Recognition Ceremony
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Council closed for Memorial Day
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World Thinking Day
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Council-Level Adult Recognition Nomination Deadline
June 2025
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2025 Overnight Camp Season Begins
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Recognitions Celebration (Bronze & Silver Award)
Bronze, Silver & Gold Award Final Report Submission Deadline March 2025
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Council closed for Juneteenth
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International Women's Day Girl Scout Week
July 2025
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Dessert First
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Council closed for Independence Day
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Girl Scout Cookie Program Ends
August 2025
April 2025
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Back to School & Recruitment Events
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Spring Renewal Opens
April Showers Door-to-Door Distribution Weekend Showering the Community
September 2025
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Council closed for Labor Day
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April Showers Collection Weekend
13-14
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend
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National Girl Scout Leader's Day
October 2025
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Start of a New Girl Scout Year
To see the full Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri event calendar, visit girlscoutsem.org/events .
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Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthday
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2025 Winter/Spring Adult Courses
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Aquatics
All aboard! Get Girl Scouts active on the water by taking them on a boating adventure. Courses in this section will teach volunteers how to plan and execute safe and exciting small craft activities suitable to their experience levels. Small Craft Safety Program Each learning path is described here : Small Craft Safety: Canoeing — required to supervise all
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Small Craft Safety Program consists of three learning paths that contain all the knowledge volunteers need (through online modules) to participate in the in-person skills session for each aquatic discipline (Canoeing, Sailing, or Moving Water). Each Small Craft Safety learning path contains multiple online-only and blended-learning courses, meaning there are online components accessible anytime in gsLearn and corresponding in-person skills sessions requiring registration. Some courses are found in each learning path and are linked to one another, so that completing a course in one learning path will complete it in each of the others. All online components must be completed before attending in-person skills sessions . Additional Information : • GSEM Small Craft Safety learning paths are not typical certifications; they instead acknowledge the successful completion of all requirements for that learning path. • Each course in a learning path (online or in person) is individually renewable every three years. • Basic Water Rescue is also offered as a standalone blended-learning course, in addition to being a component of all Small Craft Safety learning paths.
levels of Girls Scouts in canoes on flat water (no current) • Basic Water Rescue blended-learning course • Small Craft Safety Core online course • GSUSA Small Craft Safety Training online course (videos) • Small Craft Safety: Canoeing blended-learning course Small Craft Safety: Sailing — required to supervise Juniors through Ambassadors in sailboats on flat water (no current) • Basic Water Rescue blended-learning course • Small Craft Safety Core online course • GSUSA Small Craft Safety Training online course (videos) • Small Craft Safety: Sailing blended-learning course Small Craft Safety: Moving Water — required to supervise Cadettes through Ambassadors in canoes on Class I or Class I/II moving water (with current) • Basic Water Rescue blended-learning course • Small Craft Safety Core online course • GSUSA Small Craft Safety Training online course (videos) • Small Craft Safety: Canoeing blended-learning course • Small Craft Safety: Moving Water blended-learning course
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General First Aider : Must be certified in ARC Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, or hold an equivalent certification recognized by GSEM. Small craft activities that take place in locations where it would take EMS over 30 minutes to arrive during an emergency must additionally be certified in Wilderness & Remote First Aid. The general first aider may also serve in another trained personnel role. Trained Personnel for Small Craft Activities One primary and one secondary trained personnel must be present during any small craft activity allowed under Safety Activity Checkpoints . There must also be a minimum of one watcher present, depending on the number of Girl Scouts participating and their program level(s). Consult the small craft ratio and trained personnel table that follows for the exact number of watchers needed. At least one general first aider must be present during any small craft activity. Other trained personnel may also hold the general first-aider role. Professional guides or outfitters may cover training personnel roles when participating in certain small craft activities for older Girl Scouts (consult the Paddling and Rowing Master Progression Chart in Safety Activity Checkpoints ). All training must remain current to qualify as primary or secondary-trained personnel or general first aiders. Use the adult-to-girl and watcher ratios for the lowest program-level participants present for multi-level or multiple troops combined. Checkpoints . They determine the minimum number of adults required to be present for an activity at any program level. The adult-to-girl ratios for canoeing and sailing activities are given in the small craft ratio and trained personnel table that follows. Note that GSEM may require more trained adults to be present for an activity than the minimum number of adults required by Safety Activity Checkpoints . Adult-to-Girl Ratios Adult-to-girl ratios are found in Safety Activity
Canoeing and Sailing with Troops Summer means being out on the water, and taking a troop on a canoe, sailboat, or another small craft outing could be just the adventure they’re looking for! But where to start? Learn the number of adults needed and what training is required for everyday small craft activities in the Small Craft Activity Adult-to-Girl Ratios and Trained Personnel Requirements table on the next page, along with the waterfront personnel and training requirements defined below. This basic information covers outings on and off Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri-owned property. The course details are in the course catalog’s Aquatics and First Aid, CPR, and Mental Wellness sections. Trained Waterfront Personnel There are four essential trained waterfront personnel roles for small craft activities: primary trained personnel, secondary trained personnel, watcher, and general first aider. These roles are defined below, along with the training requirements for each: Primary trained personnel : This is the main person directly in charge of the waterfront during an activity. Must have completed the Girl Scouts Small Craft Safety (SCS) learning path relevant to the activity (SCS: Canoeing, SCS: Moving Water, or SCS: Sailing) and signed Appendix D of the GSEM Waterfront Manual. This individual must be at least 18 years old. Secondary trained personnel : This individual serves as the primary rescuer during the waterfront activity. This individual must be at least 16 years old (at least 18 for lifeguards), must have completed one of the following courses and signed Appendix D of the GSEM Waterfront Manual: • Basic Water Rescue • SCS: Canoeing, SCS: Moving Water, or SCS: Sailing (as appropriate, learning paths already include Basic Water Rescue) • American Red Cross (ARC) lifeguard certification plus GSEM Lifeguard In-Service Training (GSEM recognizes only ARC lifeguard certification) Watcher : A watcher continually monitors the water while activity participants are out in their craft. No outside training is required, but the primary trained personnel will instruct watchers on their responsibilities and role expectations before the small craft activity begins. Watchers will remain on the waterfront during small craft activities on flat water and on the water during small craft activities on moving water. Watchers must be at least 16 years old. Basic Water Rescue training is recommended for watchers but not required.
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Small Craft Activity Adult-to-Girl Ratios and Trained Personnel Requirements
Program Level
Adult-to-girl ratio
Required Personnel CANOEING
Flat Water, On or Off GSEM-Owned Property
Class
• 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-4 girls over the first 6 • 1 general first aider • An adult in each canoe containing Daisies • 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-6 girls over the first 12 • 1 general first aider • 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-8 girls over the first 16 • 1 general first aider • 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-10 girls over the first 20 • 1 general first aider • 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-12 girls over the first 24 • 1 general first aider • 1 primary trained personnel • 1 secondary trained personnel • 1 watcher • 1 additional watcher to each additional 1-12 girls over the first 24 • 1 general first aider
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Brownies (2-3)
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Juniors (4-5)
1:16
Cadettes (6-8)
1:20
Seniors (9-10)
1:24
Ambassadors (11-12)
1:24
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Required Personnel SAILING
Class II III Moving Water
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Basic Water Rescue
Level: All
Course Description : Volunteers who complete this blended-learning course may serve as the secondary trained waterfront personnel required to assist in opening a lake at any of our camp properties and oversee small craft activities. In this course, participants will learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies, as well as self-rescue and non-swimming rescues for aquatic emergencies. They will also be introduced to the GSEM Waterfront Manual, which outlines the waterfront Emergency Action Plan and waterfront policies and procedures specific to GSEM. The online portion must be completed in gsLearn before attending the in-person skills session. This course is renewable every three years. Course Registration : Register for the in-person portion of this course by opening the course in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents. The accompanying online modules are available in gsLearn within the course itself.
Date
Time
Fee
Location
Sat. 6/14
8-10 am
$10
Camp Tuckaho
Sun. 8/10
8-10 am
$10
Camp Cedarledge
Lifeguard In-Service Training
Level: All
Course Description : This refresher course on GSEM pool and lifeguarding policies is required annually for registered volunteers currently certified in American Red Cross lifeguarding who wish to lifeguard on GSEM properties.
Course Access : Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn.
Small Craft Safety: Canoeing Learning Path
Level: All
Learning Path Description : This learning path contains all the courses required to be trained in Small Craft Safety: Canoeing. Completing this learning path allows volunteers to be the primary or secondary trained waterfront personnel required to open a lake or supervise troop canoe outings on flat water at GSEM camp lakes or off-property. Some courses in this learning path are blended learning and contain online and in person components, while others are online only. Each course within the learning path (online or in person) is individually renewable every three years.
Learning Path Access : Learning path available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Open the learning path, then register for or access each course component separately from within the learning path.
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Small Craft Safety: Canoeing with Basic Water Rescue
Level: All
Course Description : This blended-learning course consists of online modules and an in-person skills session. In this course, participants will learn basic safety guidelines for canoeing, how to maneuver a canoe using flat water paddling strokes, and how to prevent, recognize, and respond to many canoeing emergencies. Hands-on skills, including managing a canoe and performing rescue techniques, will be practiced at one of our camp’s lakes. Please note that the skills session requires strenuous physical activity, including capsizing, emptying, and reboarding a canoe while wearing a life jacket. Practicing these skills may result in minor scratches or bruises. New this year : To make registering for Small Craft Safety: Canoeing and its prerequisite, Basic Water Rescue, simple and convenient, these two courses are now bundled into a single blended-learning course. Basic Water Rescue may still be completed as a stand-alone course if desired. Course Registration : This course may only be accessed via the Small Craft Safety: Canoeing or Small Craft Safety: Moving Water learning paths. Register for the in-person portion of this course by opening the course within the learning path in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents. The accompanying online modules are available in gsLearn within the course itself.
Date
Time
Fee
Location
Sat. 6/14
8 am-noon
$15
Camp Tuckaho
Sun. 8/10
8 am-noon
$15
Camp Cedarledge
Small Craft Safety Core
Level: All
Course Description : This online course consists of two modules (35 minutes each) that provide detailed safety procedures for a variety of small craft and instructions on planning and supervising small craft outings.
This course must be completed before attending any in-person skills session(s) in a Small Craft Safety learning path.
Course Access : This course may only be accessed via the Small Craft Safety learning paths, available in the Content Library in gsLearn.
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Small Craft Safety: Moving Water Learning Path
Level: Cadette-Ambassador
Learning Path Description : This learning path contains all the courses required to be trained in Small Craft Safety: Moving Water. Completing this learning path allows volunteers to be the primary or secondary trained personnel required to supervise troop canoe outings on Class I or Class I/II rivers. Some courses in this learning path are blended learning and contain online and in-person components, while others are online only. Note that Small Craft Safety: Canoeing is part of this learning path. Each course within the learning path (online or in person) is individually renewable every three years.
Learning Path Access : Learning path available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Open the learning path, then register for or access each course component separately from within the learning path.
Small Craft Safety: Moving Water
Level: Cadette-Ambassador
Course Description : This blended-learning course consists of online modules and an in-person skills session. This course teaches volunteers how to navigate a Class I or Class I/II river and practice moving water rescue skills and paddling strokes. Hands-on skills will be practiced during a five-mile river float at Blue Springs Ranch. Please note that the skills session requires strenuous physical activity on moving water while wearing a life jacket. Practicing these skills may result in minor scratches or bruises.
Completing Small Craft Safety: Canoeing is required before attending the Moving Water in-person skills session.
Course Registration : This course may only be accessed via the Small Craft Safety: Moving Water learning path. Register for the in-person portion of this course by opening the course within the learning path in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents. The accompanying online modules are available in gsLearn within the course itself.
Date
Time
Fee
Location
Sun. 6/29
10 am-2 pm
$30
Blue Springs Ranch, Bourbon, MO
Sun. 8/17
10 am-2 pm
$30
Blue Springs Ranch, Bourbon, MO
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Small Craft Safety: Sailing Learning Path
Level: Junior-Ambassador
Learning Path Description : This learning path contains all the courses required to be trained in Small Craft Safety: Sailing. Completing this learning path allows volunteers to be the primary or secondary trained waterfront personnel required to open a lake or supervise troop small sailboat outings for Juniors through Ambassadors on flat water at GSEM camp lakes or off-property. Some courses in this learning path are blended learning and contain online and in-person components, while others are online only. Each course within the learning path (online or in person) is individually renewable every three years.
Learning Path Access : Learning path available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Open the learning path, then register for or access each course component separately from within the learning path.
Small Craft Safety: Sailing with Basic Water Rescue
Level: Junior-Ambassador
Course Description : This blended-learning course consists of online modules, seven video lectures, and an in-person skills session. In this course, volunteers will learn specialized hands-on skills to build competence and confidence in managing a small sailboat during a sailing experience at GSEM camp lakes or off-property. Participants will learn the skills needed to take a group of Girl Scouts sailing, sailing terminology, points of sail, how to rig and maneuver a sailboat, how to manage a boat in high and low winds, and what to do in the event of capsizing. The in-person skills component requires strenuous physical activity, including capsizing, emptying, and reboarding a small sailboat while wearing a life jacket. Practicing these skills may result in minor scratches or bruises. This course is broken up into two, two-hour sessions to accommodate participants who also want to take Small Craft Safety: Canoeing. New this year : To make registering for Small Craft Safety: Sailing and its prerequisite, Basic Water Rescue, simple and convenient, these two courses are now bundled into a single blended-learning course. Basic Water Rescue may still be completed as a stand-alone course if desired. Course Registration : This course may only be accessed via the Small Craft Safety: Sailing learning path. Register for the in-person portion of this course by opening the course within the learning path in gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, and following the direct link to gsEvents for the desired date, or by searching in gsEvents. The accompanying online modules are available in gsLearn within the course itself.
Date
Time
Fee
Location
Sat. 6/14
8-10 am, noon-2 pm $15
Camp Tuckaho
Small Craft Safety Training (GSUSA)
Level: All
Course Description : These introductory instructional videos, provided by Girl Scouts of the USA, serve as a visual resource for many of the skills taught in our Small Craft Safety learning paths, such as paddling strokes, navigating a craft, and more.
Course Access : This course may only be accessed via the Small Craft Safety learning paths, available in the Content Library in gsLearn.
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Archery
Picture this: Girl Scouts place an arrow onto a bow, hook their fingers around the string, draw it back, aim at the target, and release! Bull’s eye! Archery is an exciting sport that takes strength and focus. Volunteers can challenge themselves as they build their archery skills and prepare to share their knowledge with others. This section includes USA Archery Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor and GSEM Slingshot Instructor courses, and outlines the USA Archery procedures for course registration.
Certification for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s archery program is provided through USA Archery. USA Archery offers Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor courses in a blended-learning format. Volunteers complete the knowledge portion of the course on the USA Archery website before completing the in-person skills session at a GSEM archery range on one of our camp properties. Registration for USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor The registration process for the USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor course begins by registering for an in-person practical skills session in gsLearn. Registrants then pay for and complete the online portion of the Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor course on the USA Archery website. Detailed registration instructions for each course will be emailed to participants immediately after registering in gsLearn. Please contact Adult Education at adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org if registrants do not receive this email.
To complete the requirements for USA Archery Instructor, volunteers must:
1. Register for an in-person practical skills session in gsLearn 2. Create a USA Archery account on the USA Archery website, then pay for and complete the USA Archery Instructor Certification online course and exam 3. Go to the USA Archery website and register for the in-person skills session after passing the online exam. This will be the same session already registered for in gsLearn 4. Complete the in-person skills session held at one of our camp properties USA Archery Level 1 or Level 2 Instructor Renewal Certifications that have not expired may be renewed via USA Archery’s online renewal course. Renewal courses are listed separately in the course catalog and in gsLearn.
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USA Archery Level 1 Instructor
Certification Course
Level: Brownie-Ambassador
Course Description : USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification is required for volunteers who wish to teach beginning archery skills to Brownies through Ambassadors, on or off GSEM property. In Level 1, participants learn about range safety and setup, the steps of shooting, equipment use and repair, and how to teach beginner-level students. Girl Scouts 16 years and older are welcome to participate. This USA Archery certification is valid for three years and is renewable online through USA Archery via the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Renewal course in gsLearn. Course Registration : Register for an in-person practical skills session by opening the course in the Content Library of gsLearn, selecting Start This Course, then clicking Register next to the desired date. Participants will then receive detailed instructions via email on navigating the USA Archery website, paying the $40 fee, and completing the online course. If registrants do not receive these instructions immediately after registering, please contact Adult Education at adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org .
Date
Time
Fee
Location
$40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery $40 to USA Archery
Sun. 4/27
8 am-noon
Camp Cedarledge
Sun. 5/18
8 am-noon
Camp Cedarledge
Sun. 8/17
8 am-noon
Camp Cedarledge
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor Renewal Level: Brownie-Ambassador
Certification Course
Course Description : USA Archery allows members to renew their certifications online if their current three year certification has not expired. This self-paced, one-hour online refresher course costs $40 and may only be accessed via the USA Archery website. Once members receive a completion certificate, they must upload it to the final course module for gsLearn to acknowledge this course as complete. As this is a new renewal process, please get in touch with Adult Education at adulteducation@girlscoutsem.org with any questions. If a volunteer’s USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification has expired, they are not eligible to complete this online-only refresher through USA Archery. They must instead complete the USA Archery Level 1 Instructor blended-learning course. Course Access : Course available in the Content Library in gsLearn. Instructions for accessing the USA Archery website and uploading the new completion certificate to gsLearn are available upon opening the course and selecting Start This Course.
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USA Archery Level 2 Instructor
Certification Course
Level: Brownie-Ambassador
Course Description : The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification course provides participants with the necessary tools to serve as the lead instructor for long-term archery programs such as Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD), Adult Archery and Collegiate Archery Program clubs, and the Explore Archery Program. To complete the requirements for this certification, students must successfully pass the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification online course, including the online exam, and register for and complete the Level 2 Instructor in-person skills session. In addition to passing the online course, instructors must complete the U.S. Center for SafeSport training (online), possess a current USA Archery Background Screening, and hold a current USA Archery or National Field Archery Association membership. The USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification online course includes the Level 1 Instructor course information. It introduces students to the National Training System (NTS) Steps of Shooting for recurve and compound bows, equipment and accessory setup, athlete development, and events.
USA Archery Level 1 Instructor certification is NOT a prerequisite for this course.
Girl Scouts 18 years and older are welcome to participate. This USA Archery certification is valid for three years and is renewable online through USA Archery via the USA Archery Level 2 Renewal course in gsLearn.
USA Archery Level 2 Instructor certification is required to become a USA Archery instructor trainer for GSEM. Instructors who complete this certification plus the USA Archery Instructor Trainer online course ($30 fee) may teach USA Archery Level 1 Instructor courses for GSEM volunteers. Course Registration : Register for an in-person practical skills session by opening the course in the Content Library, selecting Start This Course, and clicking Register next to the desired date. Participants will then receive detailed instructions via email on navigating the USA Archery website and pay the $50 required for the online course and $35 required for the USA Archery background screening. U.S. Center for SafeSport Training is also accessed via the USA Archery website. Additional membership fees to USA Archery or National Field Archery Association must be paid separately.
Please contact Shaun Lindhoff at slindhoff@girlscoutsem.org with questions about the USA Archery Level 2 Instructor course.
Date
Time
Fee
Location
See Details Above
Sun. 5/18
8 am-4 pm
Camp Cedarledge
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