Refer to the Appendix : GSWPA Procedures / Forms for the following :
o Service Unit and Troop Camping Reservation Procedure o Troop / Service Unit Camping at a Non-Council Owned Site Procedure o Day Use Reservation for Meeting / Program Activities Procedure o Equipment Rental Reservation Procedure o Equipment Rental Reservation Forms for GSWPA Properties
Click the links for the following : o Campsite Reservation Form o Campsite Departure Report Form o Trip & High-Risk Activity Procedure o Trip and High-Risk Activity Application
Outdoor Training and Certifications
The leader , or another troop volunteer , must attend the appropriate outdoor training if the troop will participate in overnight and camping activities .
GSWPA Outdoor Skills Training :
Prerequisite : Girl Scouting 101 ( Troop Leaders )
This hands on outdoor training experience will focus on the 8 Basic Camping skills , girl involvement in the outdoors , GSWPA information related to outdoor experiences , and much more .
By successfully completing this training , participants will have full use of all GSWPA properties and equipment .* Participants will have met criteria enabling them to plan outdoor experience at non-GSWPA properties , if the following have been completed : Trip and High Risk Activities Application , Program Site Safety Checklist , and site Certificate of Liability .
* Use of amenities such as Archery , Canoe , Ropes , Rifles , etc . may require additional training or a certified adult present .
First Aid / CPR Training : ( required for Girl Scout troops / groups )
First aid / CPR training is required of the adult acting as the primary first-aider for the Girl Scout group activities indicated in the Safety Activity Checkpoints ( formerly Safety Wise ). While GSWPA offers these courses throughout the year , volunteers may also contact their local community program providers for First Aid / CPR courses in their area . Fees may vary as each provider determines their own fees .
● First Aid / CPR is not required for regular troop meetings .
● Minimum age for certification is 14 years old .
● GSWPA does not allow anyone that is not over the age of 18 to be in the role of a first aider .
● Refer to Safety Activity Checkpoints to determine the need for a first aider for all activities .
● GSWPA only accepts certifications that provide hands on training format and issue a certification . Online training and certifications do not meet First aid and CPR training requirements .