Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Optional Learning Courses

Basic Outdoor Training

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois requires that each troop taking an overnight, outdoor trip be accompanied by an adult who has taken Basic Outdoor Training. This adult must be involved in the planning process and must accompany the troop on the trip. This course focuses on the safety of using GSCI sites and other sites with girls. Learn about teaching girls outdoor skills, how to prepare girls for camping outdoors, camping tips, recipes, and activity ideas.

In-person Learning Option

Please dress for outdoor activities and wear comfortable walking shoes. Fee is $10.

Date Time Location
October 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Peairs
October 9 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Widjiwagan
October 16 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Soldwedel Program Center
October 23 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Spitler Woods State Park
October 23 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Kiwanis
October 23 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Quincy - TBA
October 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Peairs
October 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Kiwanis
October 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Soldwedel Program Center
October 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Widjiwagan
March 19 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Peairs
March 19 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Kiwanis
March 19 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Widjiwagan
March 26 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Spitler Woods State Park
March 26 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Soldwedel Program Center
March 26 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Quincy - TBA
April 30 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Danville - TBA
May 7 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Camp Kiwanis
May 7 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Quincy - TBA
May 7 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Widjiwagan
May 14 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Camp Peairs
May 14 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Spitler Woods State Park
May 14 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Soldwedel Program Center

To register, complete an Adult Education Registration Form and submit to the Peoria Service Center.

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