Date: Sat Apr 11, 9:30 AM PDT - Sun Apr 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? Beyond the Basics (formerly known as Outdoor Basics) is the training you need! GSSNV requires Beyond the 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. Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday
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 prior to 10/01/2025) or Backyard Basics and
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
Beyond the Basics Overnight Training will take place at Frias
Frontier. This is a true outdoor experience and indoor
accommodations will not be provided except for bathrooms.
Frias Frontier
1560 Old Sharp Ln
Alamo NV 89001
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 20.
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.
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, folding chair and mess kit. A mess Kit includes: plastic or metal reusable plate, cup, bowl, fork, knife, and spoon in a mesh dunk bag.
PLEASE DO NOT bring any food or beverages with you to camp. All food (which will be selected based on dietary restrictions & allergies supplied at registration) including snacks will be provided by Council.
Please reach out to customerservice@girlscoutsnv.org with questions or concerns.
