Let’s Go! 1, 2, 3 - Encompasses all three Let’s
GO! Courses in one overnight session. Covers the eight basic outdoor
skills. This class is a skill based class so the participant must
demonstrate the skills taught in the class. A recertification for
Let’s Go! 1 will be required every three years due to changes in
forms, Volunteer Essentials, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Let’s Go! 1-Out and About – Required for troops
taking day trips to simple overnights (hotel, cabin camping with heat
and indoor cooking only – up to two nights). This class will cover
required paperwork, safety-wise ratios, budget, places to go, things
to do, etc. A recertification will be required every three years due
to changes in forms, Volunteer Essentials, and Safety Activity
Checkpoints. View the handbook here ›
Let’s Go! 2- Fire, Food and Fun - Required for
troops that want to build a campfire to have s'mores at their simple
overnight. This course teaches fire safety, one pot menus, and outdoor
fun things to do. This class is a skill based class so the participant
must demonstrate the skills taught. Prerequisite – Let’s Go! 1 - Out
and About.
Let’s Go! 3 -Outdoor Skills – Required for troops
to expand their horizons and move out of buildings and into the
outdoors. It is the third step in the Let’s GO! training plan. Covers
the eight basic outdoor skills. This class is a skill based class so
the participant must demonstrate the skills taught in the course.
Prerequisite – Let’s Go! 2 Fire, Food, and Fun.
Let’s Go! Course Recertification - Let’s GO! 1 and
Extra Mile! require a recertification every three years. The
recertification will address any policy, safety or forms and reporting
changes that have occurred. Recertification will NOT require
participants to retake the course but instead will be an online
updated mini course.
Let’s Go! The Extra Mile! (extended travel) -
Required for troops traveling for more than two nights/three days,
regional, national and international. This class will discuss required
paperwork, medical forms. International forms, Intent to Travel forms,
budgets, insurance, money earning applications, and how to plan an
extended travel with the girls. This class will be offered as one of
the following - classroom setting, webinar or online course. A
recertification will be required every three years due to changes in
forms, Volunteer Essentials, and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Prerequisite - Let’s Go! 1 - Out and About.
Chaperone Course – For all adults who will be traveling
with the troop. Will cover the key points from Let’s Go! 1 - Out and
About & Let’s Go! The Extra Mile! to ensure that all adults
understand the importance of being a chaperone, proper behavior, and
safety-wise requirements. This class is an online course or home-study
packet that will have a short quiz attached to it.
Advanced Outdoor Skills – This course will cover areas
like backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, orienteering/compasses,
climbing, spelunking. When posted on GSCTX website the course will be
listed as: Example - for backpacking: Advanced Outdoor Skills – Backpacking
Let's Go! 1 Cookbook — "Cook Without
Cooking"
A simple cookbook to help build a
completely customized repertoire for your troop. Some of these recipes
are traditional scouting recipes, and some are new favorites. With
simple preparation and step-by-step instructions, you and your troop
will have plenty to explore while developing hands-on dishes to enjoy.
Bon Appétit!
