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Adult Learning (training)

Girl Scouts of Northern California has a commitment to its volunteers to provide an ongoing adult education program. Learning and developing new skills and insights are all part of the Girl Scout program, and not just for girls! Knowledgeable and skilled volunteers have the ability to offer the highest quality programming for girls while staying safe and having fun at the same time.

New Troop Leaders

Click here to learn about starting a troop and the adult learning courses you should take.

About Adult Learning Courses

Course Requirements Table
Core Leadership Series
Outdoor & Traveling Series
Health & Safety Series
Enrichment Series

In Person Courses

Search the Master Calendar for in-person adult learning courses.

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Already know which course you’d like to take including the date and time of the course? Click here to skip the Master Calendar and go straight to E Council.

How to register for In-Person Courses

First, decide what training you need to take. Use the Adult Learning Series pages and the Course Requirement Table to find required and recommended courses. New leaders can view the “How to Start a Troop” page for information about starting a troop and the courses that are required.

  • You may register online by searching for in-person trainings using the search function (Master Calendar) above.

  • The Adult Learning Series pages include links to the next few in-person courses listed on the Master Calendar. Click on the title of the courses to get more information and to register online using E Council.

  • If you already know which training you need to take including the date & time, you can click here to go straight to E Council. This will take you to the current month and year on the E Council calendar (there is no search functionality on E Council).

  • If you would prefer to register off-line, you can also register by mail or fax, click here to download the registration form.

  • Note that we do not accept registration by phone.

Online Courses

Use our new online learning courses and you can save your place, come back later, and track your progress while you complete the course! All 4 Core Leadership Training Series courses now available!

Click here for our online learning courses.

Home Study Courses

Complete your courses while reading in bed, waiting for an appointment, waiting in the car, or whenever you want to put your “downtime” to good use!

Click here for our home study courses

The Adult Learning Course Series

Core Leadership Series

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There must be at least one adult in attendance at every troop/group meeting or outing who has completed all four of the Core Leadership courses (GSUSA Orientation, Getting Started, Safety-Wise, and Leadership Essentials). GSUSA Orientation, Getting Started and Safety-Wise must be taken prior to meeting with girls, and the fourth course, Leadership Essentials, must be taken within four months of appointment as a Girl Scout volunteer. We recommend that as many adults as possible take all core leadership series courses, as this will really enhance the effectiveness of the group.

Grade Level Courses

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Grade Level Courses are highly recommended for at least one volunteer who will be present at every troop/group meeting or outing.

Traveling and Outdoor Series

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Required for certain trips and overnight events.

Health and Safety Series

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Refer to Safety-Wise and the Council Resource Book for activities that require the presence of a trained first aider, as well as information on equivalent courses recognized as Level 1 or 2 courses. Qualifying professionals: A Level 1 or 2 First Aider may also be a physician, a registered nurse, physician’s assistant, paramedic, dentist or emergency medical technician 18 years of age or older do not have to take additional training if they are comfortable with their emergency medical skills and their license/certification is current.

Enrichment Series

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Other adult learning courses.