Friday, April 10, 2026, Session 1
04/10/2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Low Ropes Certification (Outdoors)
$5.00 - A Low Ropes Challenge Course is a challenging outdoor personal development and team building activity. By using cables, ropes, and wooden beams strung among trees or poles, teams of girls explore risk taking, leadership, physical challenges, and communication. The Low Ropes Challenge Course also highlights problem-solving, coaching and collaboration. NOTE: This certification enables you to facilitate programs at all three GSNEO camp properties. This course has a 2-year commitment to assist programming to GSENO girl programs through Low Ropes.
Saturday April 11, 2026, Session 1
04/11/2026 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Blended Archery Facilitator Level 1 (Outdoors)
$45.00 - Come spend some time at camp and learn everything you need to know about taking your girls on the archery range rain or shine! This class will teach you the basics about safety, equipment, and fun of bringing your girls out on the range. This all- new blended format will begin with a thirty-minute zoom call with your instructor before the approximately four hours of online modules that will need to be completed through USA Archery. After passing the online test, four to five hours of range time will be completed at one of the GSNEO properties for the practical portion of the test. Passing these two requirements will provide you with a three-year Level one Archery certification from USA Archery.
This course has a 2-year commitment to assist programming to GSNEO girl programs through Hit the Target.
04/11/2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Youth Mental Health First Aid (Community Engagement)
$25.00 - Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use challenges among adolescents age 12-18. In this course you will build the skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. You'll also learn how to help connect them with the appropriate support. After this course, participants will be able to: Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorders (ADHD). Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. Understand how to interact with a young person in crisis and know how to connect a young person with help. Better understand trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying.
4/11/2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Outdoor Essentials - All Day (Outdoor)
$17.00 - Is your troop ready to plan their first cabin campout experience? This streamlined training will cover the Safety Activity Checkpoints as they relate to this outdoor activity, and seasoned volunteers will share camping tips, techniques, and tricks to build your knowledge and confidence. This all-day, required training is lots of fun and covers everything from fire building, tying knots, campfire cooking, and more. Dress for the weather and bring a mess kit (plate, silverware, cup, and a mesh bag). Lunch will be provided, so come ready to eat!
Saturday April 11, 2026, Session 2
4/11/2026 6:00 PM – 412/2026 8:00 AM OVERNIGHT Outdoor Essentials Overnight (Outdoor)
$10.00 - PREREQUISITE: OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS Put your Outdoor Essentials training into practice with this highly recommended course. When the sun goes down, the overnight fun begins… but remember, things look much different in the dark! Learn from experienced volunteers before your first overnight experience with your girls. The course covers building a campfire, Girl Scout songs, night hikes, nature activities and more. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring appropriate clothing, a mess kit (plate, silverware, cup, and a mesh bag), toiletries, sleeping bag, and a pillow. Meals Provided. Includes overnight at The Lodge.
