TROOP CAMPER PART 1 - IN-PERSON OPTION

Who should take Troop Camper Certification?

One adult per troop participating in:

• Outdoor Campfires or activities using indoor fireplaces
• Camping when meals are not provided.  (Meals cooked over an open flame)
• Camping when meals are cooked using propane, butane, charcoal, solar cooking, wood fires, or hibachi.
• Camping at campgrounds on your own, not part of a community encampment.

Prerequisite: Overnight Orientation - materials & test found on our website: http://www.gsnnj.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-training.html  

Completed Overnight Orientation test must be submitted 2 weeks before the scheduled date of the part 1 training.

This training consists of 2 parts:

• Troop Camper part 1 - in person with a trainer at a service center OR online & submit test
• Troop Camper part 2 - sign up for one of the Troop Camper part 2 dates at camp

If you have elected to do the ONLINE option for Troop Camper Part 1, please do NOT sign up for this session. Use this link to complete the ONLINE course: http://www.gsnnj.org/en/for-volunteers/volunteer-training.html

All participants must sign up for Troop Camper Part 2.  It is recommended that participants sign up for Troop Camper Part 2 asap as spots are limited.  There is a nominal fee for Troop Camper Part 2 to cover the cost of food & materials.

Participants would benefit from bringing a copy of Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting or purchasing the book in the council shop. 

Please check your email for the confirmation which will also contain additional details.

Additional info will be forwarded via email approximately 1 week prior to the training.

Questions or need to change your registration?: Please email Carole at cburke@gsnnj.org