For information on:
Training registration,
713-292-0238

Administrative training courses, trainer certification, continuing education units, 713-292-0205

Volunteer records management, volunteer background checks, Council cooks, adult educational opportunities, special needs, Basic Leader Training, Home Study, 713-292-0294

Training events, adult recognition event, Green Apple, fall leadership training days, Contemporary Issues, specials, pluralism training, 713-292-0218

Trainer and course scheduling, Cadette and Senior program level trainings,Trainer Web site, 713-292-0265

Day camp training, trainer recruitment, adult recognitions, Daisy, Brownie, and Junior program level training, Outdoor training, 713-292-0254

If you have a special physical or communication need that may impact your participation in any of these activities, consult the Adult Development Department prior to the program to discuss accommodations. We cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need.

Day/Twilight Camp Director Training

The State of Texas mandates yearly training for all new and returning day/twilight camp directors. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council offers several options to help you meet this state requirement. In addition, all adults working at day camps must have taken training for their position and have a volunteer application/criminal background check on file at the Girl Scout Center prior to the start of camp. The 7-hour Day/Twilight Camp Director Training will cover all the areas needed by day camp directors including recruiting a core staff, health and safety issues, equipment requests, financial management, and program.

Bring: empty 3-ring binder, lunch and drink

Home Study for Experienced Day/Twilight Camp Directors
A home study for day/twilight camp directors who directed a day/twilight camp within the last two years is currently available. For more information about this home study, contact Shannon Riley at 713-292-0233 or sriley@sjgs.org.

To register for either of the above trainings or the home study, mail or
fax a completed Training Registration Form or go online at www.gssjc.org
and click on training/course offerings.

“Living With 10- to 15-Year Olds”
A Workshop for Parents

Adolescence is a confusing, exciting, and challenging time for youth and parents alike. This critical and unique period of growth is complicated by our society’s accepted myths about adolescence and our lack of attention to this age group–which has seen a 400% increase in suicide and 700% more children in therapy in the past 15 years.

Promoting the healthy development of adolescents and their families is the underlying theme of “Living With 10- to 15-Year Olds,” a collaborative effort among the Center for Early Adolescence, the Mental Health Association of North Carolina, the National Mental Health Association, and GSUSA. The curriculum of this workshop provides insights, information, resources, and skills to help you interact more positively with adolescents, whether it’s in your family, Girl Scout activities, or other youth-serving organizations.

Some of the many topics which will be discussed include: Characteristics of Adolescents; Confusing Behavior of Adults & Adolescents; Who’s In Control; Effective Listening; How Parents Express Their Needs; When to Negotiate; Listening to Feelings; Bridges to Teen Talking; Risk Taking Behaviors & Personal Values; What Parents Can Do; Adolescent Sexuality; Why It’s Hard to Talk to Them About Sex; and many more. This is one training you don’t want to miss, for your children’s benefit and your own!

When: Saturday, February 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Deadline: January 22
Where: Girl Scout Center – 3110 Southwest Freeway
Course: #5013
Cost: $10 per person
Bring: Paper, pencil, and lunch. Snacks provided. Soft drinks available ($0.60 each).
Who: Any adult. Husbands and wives are encouraged to attend together. Due to the nature of this training, children may not be present and there are no facilities for their supervision.
Min./Max.: 10/50