Did You Know?
The American Camp Association (ACA) has an array of products and services that can support the development of your local volunteers running outdoor programs to your CEOs. In partnership with GSUSA, ACA has curated a list of resources that will help support the Girl Scout mission of bringing even more girls and volunteers to the great outdoors.
Discounts for Girl Scouts
Online learning is available at a special rate for Girl Scout employees and volunteers. Earn CECs and build your professional development transcript with ACA. Build an online training package to meet the specific needs of your council or camp or take certification courses that help build stronger professional staff and volunteers.
Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQs) for Girl Scout Staff and Volunteers
ACA’s Certificate Courses are more than just online training! These intensive, self-directed online courses are excellent professional development opportunities that help build the added qualifications your staff and volunteers need. Each certificate course covers all 13 core competencies required to run a camp successfully and includes curriculum components suited to a variety of learning styles. Special rates available for Girl Scouts. Learn More
Create Your Own Staff Training Package
Choose from among ACA's online courses, live webinars, recorded webinars, or even the certification course to build a custom online package for your camp. You can also add your own logos or other branding, as well as your own materials, such as your staff manual, safety activity checkpoints, articles, assignments, quizzes, forums, and glossaries. Learn More
Training is available for everyone, from volunteers taking on leadership responsibilities at a day camp to members of the executive staff team gaining broader knowledge of camp-specific operations.
Search our catalog via core competencies or types of courses you prefer. Suggested below are courses that may work for your council or give you ideas of what you can build for your staff and volunteers.
Examples of Topics for Your Customized Training Package |
Outdoor Program Staff |
Volunteer Led Camp Programs |
C-Suite and Senior Leadership |
RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS |
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Crisis & Risk Management Strategies for Camps & Experiential Youth Programs – recorded webinar 1 CEC |
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Planning for Risk Management for Your Camp – online course 1 CEC |
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PROGRAMMING & CAMPERS |
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Being an Effective Nature Counselor: Activities to Engage Youth in the Outdoors |
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Creating Positive Youth Outcomes: Linking Camp Programs to Camper Outcomes Through Assessment |
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HEALTH & WELLNESS |
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How Camp Professionals (Who Are Not Nurses) Oversee Camp Heath Services |
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STAFF & VOLUNTEER SUPERVISION |
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Top Training Techniques: Fast & Effective Ways to Increase Staff Learning & Performance |
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STEM Resources for Girl Scouts
- NASA and ACA — Resources and curriculum supporting STEM
- Leadership and Environmental Stewardship for Camps and Other Youth Programs Book
- Nature Activities and Resources
Ready to Learn More?
Want to learn more about other services and benefits ACA has to offer? Trying to determine if accreditation is right for you or learn more about our outcomes and research work? Looking to maximize discounts from vendors or additional resources from ACA? Don’t wait — set up a consultation today!
Consultation is available to Girl Scout employees and volunteers to help connect you to the best learning, training, and information on accreditation opportunities for your council.
Contact Grechen Throop, 765-349-3517