Backyard Basics (BB) Cost: $7.00 Lunch included. Please note any food allergies you have on the registration form.
Appropriate for: Leaders, advisors or other troop volunteers who want to take girls to the outdoors
Prerequisites: Orientation

This training provides basic outdoor instruction for getting girls outside and interacting with nature, including outdoor games, simple hikes, appropriate dress, necessary forms and safety requirements. We demonstrate and practice various methods of cooking, basic first aid, knots, knife safety and simple meal planning. Allow time between this training and outdoor experience to teach these skills to girls and for them to practice. It is recommended to take Backyard Basics before TCC. To attend Spring Encampment you must have taken BB or TCC.

TCC (Troop Camp Certification)

2 hour pre-meeting and Saturday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

TCC (Troop Camp Certification) Cost: $20.00 plus food
Please note any food allergies you have on the registration form.
Appropriate for: Volunteers, leaders, assistant leaders and advisors who want to camp with girls
Prerequisites: Pre-meeting prior to Saturday session

Your troop now wants to move out of the backyard and into tents – what do you do? TCC will give you activities and hands-on experience to prepare yourselves. At the pre-meeting you will plan kapers, menus and equipment lists. You will put your skills to use in a weekend of fun and enrichment. Allow time between this training and outdoor experience to teach these skills to girls and for them to practice. This is a required training to take your troop tent camping.