Date: Sat Oct 11, 9:30 AM PDT - Sun Oct 12, 12:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Are you planning an outdoor adventure or outdoor overnight with your girls later this year? Outdoor Basics is the training you need! GSSNV requires Outdoor Basics training be completed for any outside overnights or when conducting outdoor adventure experiences with Girl Scouts.
Please read below and save for location of training and packing list.
This adult overnight is designed to teach basic skills needed to
lead a troop outdoors. It will include outdoor cooking, tent camping,
outdoor safety and much more. This is a hands-on outdoor experience
led by experienced volunteers. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are
included, and you will be preparing the meals!
Check-in
begins at 9:30am and the course will start promptly at 10am.
Participants are expected to stay for the entire course to receive
credit. A list of items participants will need to bring is listed
below.
All attendees must have taken Troop Trips and
Travel (completed before 10/01/2025) or Backyard Basics & Troop
Field Trips and Travel (after 10/01/2025) prior to attending this
training. Those who have not taken this prerequisite class will be
removed from the roster.
This session of Outdoor
Basics Overnight Training will take place at -Girl Scouts Southern
Nevada Council offices. This is a true outdoor experience and
indoor accommodations will not be provided except for bathrooms.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada reserves the right to change or
cancel classes due to lack of participation or extenuating
circumstances. This class is for adults only. The class minimum is 5
and the maximum is 10.
Packing List:
The following items are
required. Please also consider the weather and plan for what
you will need to be comfortable. This training will still happen if it
rains so, please pack accordingly. We do reserve the right to cancel
or postpone due to severe weather conditions. All items except chair
& sleeping bag/pad, must fit in a small duffel bag or backpack.
You should be able to carry in and out all of your
items (same expectation you would have for your troop). Please pack lightly!
Clothing: T-Shirts, Pants, Socks, Pajamas, etc.
Layers: Hat, gloves, jacket, rain layers (as needed per weather)
Sun protection: Sunglasses, hat, sunblock (as needed per weather)
Shoes: Closed toe shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
Toiletries: Toothbrush & toothpaste, Personal toiletries and medications as needed for overnight (there will be no access to showers)
Sleeping: Tent (Space is limited, no large multi-person tents to one person), sleeping bag, bedroll, pillow, etc. If you bring an air mattress, there will not be electricity to inflate.
Equipment: flashlight/headlamp & batteries, reusable water bottle , pocket knife and folding chair, mess kit. A mess Kit includes: plastic or metal reusable plate, cup, bowl, fork, knife, and spoon in a mesh dunk bag.
DO NOT BRING ANY FOOD OR BEVERAGES WITH YOU. ALL MEALS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED AT REGISTRATION.
Please reach out to customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org with questions or concerns.
