Basic Leadership
Training Information by Age Level

To see the schedule of Basic Leadership Training courses, visit our Interactive Calendar.

(NOTE: Select Basic Leadership Training under Category and you will see only scheduled BLT classes.)

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> Studio 2B Girl Scout Leader

Basic Leadership Training
Basic Leadership Courses are conducted by area trainers throughout GSPGC’s jurisdiction. You may register for any Basic Leadership Course at any location.

Online Orientation
The first step before taking Basic Leadership Training is to complete orientation and Service Unit Overview. GSUSA's new Online orientation makes that even easier. If you have already received a password from your Service Unit contact and want to complete GSUSA's online orientation, click here. For questions regarding online orientation, contact Audrey Arthur-Rao.

Course Trainers
All Basic Leadership course are trained by volunteers and staff who have completed the Train-the-Trainers certification course.

Train the Trainer
If you are interested in taking part in a Train the Trainer workshop so that you can instruct Basic Leadership and Enrichment Courses, contact Jean Cuddy at 561-427-0189 or via email.

Registering for Courses
All training courses require pre-registration. Please register on or before the deadline date. Deadline dates allow our volunteer trainers time to prepare and our Training registrar time to return confirmations and directions to participants.

You may register for any Basic Leadership Course in 2 ways. You can download a Training Registration form (Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF), complete it and mail or fax it in. Or, you can email Keneitha Monroe to register for a course. If you choose to register via email, copy the text below and paste it into your email; then fill in the blanks and send it.

Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Daytime Phone
Email Address
Course Name
Course Date
Course Time
Course Location

Confirmations and cancellation notices can only be sent if we know how to reach you.

New training dates are added regularly. Please check the council's master calendar, or the schedule of basic leadership courses listed here for more dates. If you have questions, contact Keneitha Monroe , Administrative Services Coordinator.

The following Basic Leadership Courses are offered.

Daisy Leadership Training
During this 3-hour session, you will explore the age-level characteristics, the role of the troop/group leader, girl/adult partnerships, parent involvement, troop finance management, and planning activities for girls 5 years old or in kindergarten.

Prerequisite - Adult volunteers must complete the GSUSA Basic Online Orientation and the Service Unit Overview before taking the Daisy Basic Leadership Training (BLT). BLT must be completed prior to meeting with the girls.

What to bring - A three-ring binder, pen/pencil, Daisy Girl Scout Leaders Guide, and GSPGC Training Card (training cards are given out after you complete your Service Unit Overview.)

Brownie Leadership Training
During this 3-hour session, you will explore the age-level characteristics, the role of the troop/group leader, girl/adult partnerships, parent involvement, troop finance management, and planning activities for girls 6-8 years old or in 1st through 3rd grade. This will help a new or bridging troop leader understand Girl Scouts at the Brownie age-level.

Prerequisite - Adult volunteers must complete the GSUSA Basic Online Orientation and the Service Unit Overview before taking the Daisy Basic Leadership Training (BLT). BLT must be completed prior to meeting with the girls.

What to bring - A three-ring binder, pen/pencil, Brownie Girl Scout Leaders Guide, and GSPGC Training Card (training cards are given out after you complete your Service Unit Overview.)

Junior Leadership Training
During this 3-hour session, you will explore the age-level characteristics, the role of the troop/group leader, girl/adult partnerships, parent involvement, troop finance management, and planning activities for girls 9-11 years old or in 4th through 6th grades. This will help a new or bridging troop leader understand Girl Scouts at the Junior age-level.

Prerequisite - Adult volunteers must complete the GSUSA Basic Online Orientation and the Service Unit Overview before taking the Junior Basic Leadership Training (BLT), unless bridging from Brownie Girl Scout Leadership. BLT must be completed prior to meeting with the girls.

What to bring - A three-ring binder, pen/pencil, Junior Girl Scout Leaders Guide, and GSPGC Training Card (training cards are given out after you complete your Service Unit Overview.)

Studio 2B
During this three-hour session, you will explore the age-level differences: 11-13, 13-15, and 15-17 year olds. The workshop will provide information about the New Direction Survey, the new Focus books, and other STUDIO 2B resources. Information about traditional troop/group program materials will also be explored. Find out what girls are saying about the new options that are available to them.

Prerequisite - Adult volunteers must complete the GSUSA Basic Online Orientation and the Service Unit Overview before taking the STUDIO 2B training unless they are bridging from Junior Girl Scout Basic Leadership. BLT must be completed prior to meeting with the girls.

What to bring - A three-ring binder, pen/pencil, STUDIO 2B Advisor Guide, a Cadette or Senior Girl Scout handbook, and GSPGC Training Card (training cards are given out after you complete your Service Unit Overview.)