Our online Volunteer Training offers these elements as learning opportunities for adult volunteers, including Troop Camper Training, Water Watcher Self-Study, Overnight Orientation, and Cheddar Up.
Note: You must be pre-registered for all in-person training courses, must be a current member of GSNNJ, and have completed the criminal background check online.
Troop Camper, Overnight, and Outdoor Training 
The Troop Helper or Overnight Participant assists girls in planning, budgeting and organizing the troop’s overnights and trips and accompanies them on their experiences. The Troop Helper or Overnight Participant is dependent upon various factors such as the type of sleeping accommodations (Cabin, tent, hotel, etc.) and how many nights your trip will take place. See the following chart for what training is required. At least one adult must be First Aid and CPR Certified. If swimming or boating, Water Watcher is required.
- Overnight Orientation should be taken at least 4-6 weeks before your first overnight and is a pre-requisite to all courses below. It is an online self-study.
- Troop Camper (Part 1 & 2) should be taken as soon as possible before your first camping experience. Troop Camper 1 is an online self-study. Troop Camper 2 is an in-person training at camp.
- Extended Trip Training should be taken as soon as possible before your trip of three or more days. Email Barbara Dunn at bdunn@gsnnj.org for more information.
- Trainings for Extended Trips are the first Monday of each month between October 2024 and May, 2025, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join us on Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 12, 2024, Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, 2025. Register now.
| Accomodations/Activity | Number of Nights |
Training Required |
Multi-purpose room, home, or similar |
1-2* nights |
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Tent, Cabin or Yurt Camping (no campfire or open flame fire allowed) |
1-2* nights |
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Tent, Cabin or Yurt Camping, or any use of a campfire or open flame |
1-2+* nights |
Required: Overnight Orientation, Troop Camper 1, Troop Camper 2 |
Swimming or Boating |
Day Activity | |
Extended Trip |
3+** nights |
Overnight Orientation and Extended Trip Training |
*Up to 3 nights if the 3rd night is a federal holiday
** Unless the 3rd night is a federal holiday
Training References
Troop Camper 1 Training Videos
Webinars and Seminars
Cheddar Up
