Session: Girls Cook In

Girls Cook In Total Time: 1.5 Hours

Session Description More than recipes, this session helps leaders lead their troop through the process of safely preparing food using no-cook and indoor cooking methods, includes tips and techniques on how to teach girls the steps of budgeting, menu planning, following safety guidelines, and making healthy food choices. Leaders develop strategies for grocery shopping and for effective management of food preparation with the troop.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this classroom session, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify a progression of food preparation skills 2. Develop a list of skills girls will need to develop for indoor food preparation 3. Start a collection of healthy recipes requiring skill development in preparation 4. Identify applicable safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures for food preparation 5. Explain how to teach girls about healthy eating and planning menus 6. Describe appropriate kaper charts 7. Explain how to include girls with differences 8. Describe the concept of using a planning checklist Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Girls Cook In – 1.5 Hours

Time Segment Content

15 min Set-up & Check-in Pre activity-preparing snacks

Add a favorite snack girls can prepare & skills they 10 min Introductions need to develop to prepare it

Progression in Food 5 min For context only, poster or handout Prep

Discussion & handouts: Safety-Wise, food temps, 10 min Safety & Sanitation knife safety, gloves, hand washing & dishwashing

5 min Healthy Diet Discussion & handouts: pyramid, rainbow

5 min Inclusiveness Discussion & handouts: allergies, food diversity

5 min Kaper Charts Examples & discuss how to divide duties

Brainstorm questions, group decision making 10 min Planning a Menu process

Recipes & Discussion: where to find? What does it give you? 5 min Ingredients Creating a grocery list

Discussion: options for shopping, lessons to learn, 5 min Grocery Shopping go green

5 min Food Prep Discussion & handout: review equipment, adult roles

Review & Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to Leadership 10 min Evaluation worksheet Girls Cook Out Total Time: 3.5 Hours

Session Description Building on the skills learned in Girls Cook In, this session prepares leaders in assisting girls with cooking food in the outdoors. Leaders learn essential outdoor cooking skills including: fire building methods, charcoal and camp stove cooking, and outdoor dishwashing and sanitation methods as covered in Safety-Wise. Leaders enjoy the hands-on experience of cooking a meal using different fuel sources and equipment such as one pot, box oven, and pie irons. Leave No Trace Principles also reviewed in this session.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify at least 4 different outdoor cooking methods 2. List the skills girls will need to develop for outdoor food preparation 3. Start a collection of healthy recipes requiring skill development in preparation 4. Identify applicable safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures for food preparation in the outdoors Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Girls Cook Out – 3.5 Hours

15 min Set-up & Check in Pre-activity: firestarters

15 min Introductions Use experience continuum

Progression, Planning, Safety-Wise, Sanitation, Review Key Concepts 20 min Inclusiveness – what additional factors to from Girls Cook In consider? Cover: Campstove, Charcoal grills, campfires, Outdoor Cooking foil or ember cooking, toasting forks, box oven, 30 min Methods dutch oven, pie irons Build a box oven

15 min Set up for Meal Kapers, Set up camp kitchen

30 min Firebuilding Review basics, everyone builds a fire

60 min Meal Prep Use 4-5 methods

15 min Dishwashing & clean up

Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to 10 min Review & evaluation Leadership worksheet for review Girls Sleep In Total Time: 2 Hours

Session Description Leaders learn to walk their troop through the process of planning and preparing for an indoor overnight adventure of up to two nights and three days, understand what procedures and forms are required, and how to use girl planning in preparing for an overnight. Topics include: girl readiness, progression, and group living skills. Leaders also become familiar with River Valleys’ properties and policies, Safety-Wise, and Leave No Trace principles while learning how to incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into their activities.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this classroom session, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe key readiness indicators for individuals and the group 2. Identify options for troop overnight locations – both council sites and non-council sites 3. Explain appropriate safety and emergency procedures for indoor overnights 4. Describe the steps in planning for an overnight & how to involve the girls in every step in the planning process 5. Create a packing list and describe the “dos” and “don’ts” that should be on the list 6. Identify appropriate council policies and forms that cover overnights 7. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the adults – leaders, families of troop members and other adults who are participating in the overnight – and the girls. Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Girls Sleep In – 2 Hours

Pre-activity: find a game, recipe or activity that 10 min Set up & Check in could be done on an overnight

10 min Introductions Share program activity

Groups: Experience cards in rank order, and 20 min Progression & Readiness Readiness handout-list 2 activities to prepare

Properties & Program Brainstorm site options, overview council sites, 10 min Resources conditions & considerations, activities

Council & Safety-Wise Review Safety-Wise & Council Ref Guide, 15 min Policies & Forms Scavenger hunt

10 min Fire Safety Edible fire

Planning steps, understanding Girl Scout 15 min Girl Planning concepts, inclusiveness

Discussion & handouts: Family participation & 10 min Roles & Rules adult helper roles

Environmental 5 min Discussion & handout Awareness

5 min Gear & Packing Sample lists

Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to 10 min Review & Evaluations Leadership worksheet for review Girls Sleep Out Total Time: 4 Hours

Session Description Building on the skills learned in Girls Sleep In, leaders gain valuable information and skills related to program ideas, planning, safety, and addressing environmental concerns related to outdoor tenting. Leaders learn basic knots and understand what gear is needed for a trip as well as the care and use of tents.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify options for troop camping locations – both council sites and non-council sites 2. Explain appropriate safety and emergency procedures for tenting overnights 3. Describe the 7 Leave No Trace principles and how they would be applied in a tenting overnight 4. Describe the gear and clothing girls will need for an outdoor overnight 5. Identify various tent features and describe the appropriate care and use of tents Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Girls Sleep Out – 4 Hours

10 min Set up & Check in Pre-activity: experience with a tent continuum

15 min Introductions Use tent experience continuum

Review Progression & 15 min Discussion & handout Planning

Discussion, use Safety-Wise, Council Ref 15 min Properties & Forms Guide

15 min Minimal Impact – LNT Brainstorm practical application of LNT

Safety & Risk Review Safety-Wise, Scenario cards, What 30 min Management doesn’t belong in the first aid kit activity

10 min Review Outdoor Cooking Discussion

30 min Personal Gear Demonstrate/examples, packing lists

Discussion/demonstration, set up tents, parade 60 min Tents & Group Gear of tents, basic knots

30 min Pack up

Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to 10 min Review & evaluations Leadership worksheet Girls Travel - US Total Time: 3 Hours

Session Description Leaders gain the necessary skills to guide girls through the process of planning, budgeting, and reviewing safety requirements and transportation needs when planning a regional or national trip lasting three or more nights. Leaders learn to help girls gauge their readiness and become familiar with Girl Scouts of the USA’s and Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys’ polices and procedures for extended trips.

Learning Objectives At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: 1. Understand trip progression by evaluating appropriate skills needed for the success of any intended extended trip, including duration and distance. 2. Evaluate girl, adult and group readiness to provide for group and individual and group growth in setting appropriate goals. 3. Define and communicate girl and adult (leader/family) responsibilities for successful trip planning. 4. Create a climate of respect for differing cultures/religions both within the troop and the intended travel sites and incorporate that understanding in the trip planning process. 5. Create a plan packet and understand Girls Scouts of Minnesota and River Valleys permission/paperwork process. 6. Create trip behavior expectations and conduct guidelines. 7. Relate extended trip planning to Girl Scouts of the USA program. 8. Understand and be able to follow Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys finance policies, procedures, permissions, and guidelines and use them to successfully earn money to fund a trip. 9. Be able to be earth friendly and conserve resources in the planning and execution of the trip. Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Girls Travel US – 3 Hours

Time Segment Content 15 min Set-up & Check in Include resource display Use Trip Progression activity 20 min Introductions Categorize past and planned trips Readiness: Girl, Adult, Adult Girl, and Culture Readiness cards, 10 min Cultural Readiness game, Safety-Wise Girl Planning, Decision Six-step planning process activity 10 min Making Who Does What? planning poster activity 10 min Girl/Adult Partnership Responsibility cards (Includes a 5 min break) Continuing Troop Other program resources (Badge work, 5 min Program patches, etc.) Safety-Wise 3 min Transportation Handout: Transportation Issues Safety-Wise, 15 min Health & Safety Good Idea/Bad Idea game 5 min Supervision, Sleeping Safety-Wise 5 min. Food & Lodging Handout: Lodging alternatives, Tips Safety-Wise, Council Reference Guide for 5 min Supplemental Insurance information on supplemental insurance, forms Communication with Council Reference Guide: Trip approval 15 min. Council process Budgeting Handout: Budget, Handling money 10 min. Money-Earning Safety-Wise Handling Money on a Trip Council Reference Guide: Money-earning Participant Contracts/ Handout: Sample contracts (Behavioral, 10 min. Agreements Financial, Permissions). 5 min LNT Applications Leave No Trace poster – discuss 5 min. Birthplace Trips Safety-Wise and Birthplace Bound 2 min. Itineraries Sample itineraries 5 min. What if Things Change “What If?” questions Safety-Wise and council reporting 10 min. Post Trip requirements 5 min. Parking Lot Questions Parking lot questions – answer as appropriate 5 min. Closing Activity Timeline activity and task cards Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to 5 min. Evaluation & Clean up Leadership worksheet for review Camping Out Total Time: 1.5 day overnight, includes enrichment

Session Description This two-day session (includes an overnight in tents) will provide you with outdoor basic skills and cover all of the training needed to guide your troop on both an indoor and outdoor adventure of up to two nights and three days including cooking and food preparation. This combined session covers the information in Girls Cook In, Girls Sleep In, Girls Cook Out, and Girls Sleep Out. Learn about girl readiness, progression, and group living skills, while focusing on how to incorporate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience into your activities. You will obtain information about River Valleys’ policies and sites, Leave No Trace principles, the proper care and use of tents, and the best gear for your trip. Learn how to plan, budget, and safely prepare food using both indoor and outdoor cooking methods. You will gain hands-on experience preparing food using a variety of different fuel sources and equipment including one pot, box oven, Dutch oven, and pie irons. Other essential food preparation skills include: basic knots, jack knife safety, and outdoor dishwashing and sanitation methods as discussed in Safety-Wise.

Learning Objectives: At the completion of this session, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the steps in planning for an overnight & how to involve the girls in every step in the planning process 2. Describe key readiness indicators for individuals and the group. 3. Describe how to create behavior management standards for girls and adults. 4. Identify options for troop overnight locations – both council sites and non-council sites 5. Explain appropriate safety and emergency procedures for indoor and outdoor overnights 6. Identify appropriate council policies and forms that cover overnights 7. Describe the 7 Leave No Trace principles and how they would be applied in a tenting overnight 8. Describe the gear and clothing girls will need for an outdoor overnight 9. Identify various tent features and describe the appropriate care and use of tents 10.Identify a progression of food preparation skills and cooking methods 11.Identify applicable safety, hygiene and sanitation procedures for food preparation indoors and outdoors 12.Explain how to teach girls about healthy eating and planning menus 13.Describe appropriate kaper charts 14.Explain how to include girls with differences Beyond the Troop Training Session Outline Camping Out 1.5 day overnight, includes enrichments

Time Segment Content Set up & Check in Pre activities: Paper Jack knives, fire-starters, 8:30 (60 min) Pre activities program resources-find an activity Introductions & Introduce self and chosen activity, discussion of 9:30 (30 min) Housekeeping good Girl Scout program 10:00 (15 min) Minimal Impact – LNT Brainstorm practical application of LNT Readiness, Progression, Readiness indicators, planning steps, who does 10:15 (45 min) Girl Planning, Roles & what, inclusiveness, budgets, adult roles, Rules behavior contracts, transportation Progression, safety & sanitation, menu planning, 11:00 (60 min) Outdoor Cooking inclusiveness, outdoor methods 12:00 (90 min) Meal Preparation - Lunch Council sites and non-council sites, use Safety- 1:30 (30 min) Properties & Forms Wise, Council Ref Guide Safety & Risk Scavenger hunt, scenarios, first aid kits, personal 2:00 (45 min) Management safety 2:45 (30 min) Personal & Group Gear Lists, what to bring, what not to bring Discussion/demonstration, set up tents, parade 3:15 (45 min) Tents of tents Optional if time permits – scavenger hunt, blind 4:00 (30 min) Outdoor Activities hike, meet a tree, etc. 4:30 (30 min) Fire Safety and Fire Bldg. 5:00 (120 min) Meal Preparation – Dinner 7:00 Evening Activities Games, crafts, songs, etc. 7:30 (120 min) Meal Preparation – Bkfst. 9:30 (30 min) Take down tents Program Skills: Knots, 3 rotating stations with enrichment training 10:00 (45 min) Maps/Compass, Knots – make a sample knot board Jack Knives Maps/Compass – learn basics of compasses, 10:45 (45 min) Program Skills 2 trail signs, maps 11:30 (30 min) Trail Lunch 12:00 (45 min) Program Skills 3 Jack knives – carve a wooden paddle Use Girl Scout Processes and Keys to 12:45 (15 min) Review & evaluations Leadership worksheet (30 min) Pack up