Whether it’s having your next meeting outdoors, going on a hike, heading off to camp with your troop, or paddling a canoe across a pond, our outdoor education program will get you there!
Required Camp and Outdoor Trainings
Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines requires at least one outdoor certified adult volunteer accompany a troop camping trip. To become an outdoor certified adult, volunteers must complete Let’s Go Outside, Let’s Go Exploring, and Let’s Go Camping. Those wishing to get their outdoor certification in one weekend, may choose to complete Let’s Go Camping: All-in-One which covers all three modules.
To register for any of our Camp & Outdoor Education sessions, visit our Activities page to search and register for an upcoming session near you.
Outdoor Trainings & Certification Courses
Our outdoor education program uses a progressive format and prepares co-leaders and volunteers to take troops and girls on outdoor adventures.
This 30-minute online module is the first step in preparing to take
girls out of the normal meeting space and into a local space for a
meeting. Session includes information regarding outdoor progression,
paperwork, forms and Safety Activity Checkpoints. To receive credit,
participants must complete the quiz and confirm contact
information.
Prerequisite: Volunteer Essentials
(in-person or online)
Take the course
This 45-minute online module is the second step in preparing to take
girls further into nature (hiking) or on a local overnight (backyard
sleepover). Session builds on knowledge gained in Let’s Go
Outside to provide a greater understanding of safety and outdoor
programming. To receive credit, participants must complete the quiz
and submit contact information.
Prerequisite: Volunteer Essentials (in-person or online)
Take the course
Let’s Go Camping is a blended training and combines an online module
and an in-person overnight for volunteers to complete their outdoor
education and receive their outdoor certification. Together with
Let’s Go Outside and Let’s Go Exploring, Let’s Go
Camping is the final step in preparing volunteers to safely take
girls camping (tent or cabin) and cook outdoors.
Prerequisite: Volunteer Essentials (in-person or
online), Let's Go Outside, and Let's Go Camping online
modules.
Take the course
This alternative to our outdoor progression, Let’s Go Camping:
All-in-One takes place over two-nights, and covers everything a
volunteer needs to become Outdoor Certified in one full weekend.
Session combines all the skills and knowledge from Let’s Go
Outside, Let’s Go Exploring, and Let’s Go Camping
and gives participants the opportunity to develop and experience the
essential camping skills needed for a successful troop camping
trip.
Prerequisite: Volunteer Essentials
(in-person or online)
Register
for an upcoming training
Every 5 years, outdoor certified adults are required to renew their
certification. This blended course combines an online and in-person
session to ensure volunteers have maintained their knowledge and
provides updates on Safety Activity Checkpoints and best practices in
camping.
Take the course
Outdoor Workshops & Enrichments
Ready to take your outdoor adventures to the next level? Our outdoor workshops and enrichments provide volunteers additional opportunties to get outdoors!
Archery Training - Level 1
This 8-hour course will enable you to take your girls on the
ranges or hone their skills. Workshops are offered several times
throughout the year.
Register for an upcoming training
Outdoor Progression Series
This series is for girls and adults to help you learn
everything you need to know to go on your first troop camping trip.
This four-part series focuses on a specific outdoor skill at each
session and is a great way for adults to learn outdoor skills
alongside their girls. Ifyou join us for the series, you are invitied
to a special camping weekend where you can earn your Outdoor Skills
Training certification.
Register for upcoming sessions
For water trips and activities, if certified personnel (small craft
and/or lifeguards) are not provided on site, Girl Scouts - NC Coastal
Pines requires a small craft safety and/or lifeguarding
certified adult per applicable Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Register
for an upcoming training
Contact the Outdoor Team
to schedule training
Camp and Outdoor Resources
