TRAINING COURSES FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS
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Leadership Essentials
Daisy Grade Level
Brownie Grade Level
Junior Grade Level
Older Girl Grade Level
Continuing the Excellence
Songs & Games
Ceremonies
Troop Camping I
Troop Camping II
Service Unit Campout Trainings
Health and Safety Courses
How to Register
How to Register
Downloads:
Training Registration Form (PDF)
Leadership Essentials
This adult learning experience will prepare volunteers to effectively facilitate the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by explaining the 3 keys: discover, connect and take action. It will describe how to facilitate activities so they are girl-led, cooperative and able to be learned by doing. Participants will also learn the value of being purposeful in their leadership. This course can last up to 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: New leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety Wise, any program materials that you have
Cost: None
| Leadership Essentials |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Start Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Tue, 3/16/10 |
Wed, 3/10/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 4/07/10 |
Wed, 3/31/10 |
7:00pm |
TBA |
Buffalo Service Center |
| Wed, 4/07/10 |
Wed, 3/31/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Mon, 4/12/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
7:00pm |
TBA |
Lockport Service Center |
| Thur, 4/15/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Sat, 4/24/10 |
Mon, 4/19/10 |
9:00 am |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Tue, 6/01/10 |
Wed, 5/26/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Tue, 6/15/10 |
Wed, 6/09/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Tue, 7/13/10 |
Wed, 7/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 7/28/10 |
Wed, 7/21/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
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Daisy Grade Level
This adult learning experience will present tips and tools for daisy level program (grades K-1) including information on the Girl Scout Journeys, as well as age level characteristics, girl/adult partnership, and practical information regarding troop finances, troop government and how to involve adults in the Daisy program. This course can last up to 2 1/2 hours.
Prerequisite: Leadership Essentials
Designed for: New Leaders and Assistant Leaders
Bring: Safety-Wise, any Daisy grade level program materials you have
Cost: None
| Daisy Grade Level |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Start Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Wed, 3/17/10 |
Wed, 3/10/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Mon, 4/12/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/7/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Buffalo Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Sat, 4/24/10 |
Mon, 4/19/10 |
1:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Thur, 5/13/10 |
Wed, 5/05/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
| Wed, 6/02/10 |
Wed, 5/26/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Wed, 6/16/10 |
Wed, 6/09/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 7/14/10 |
Wed, 7/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 7/29/10 |
Wed, 7/21/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
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Brownie Grade Level
This adult learning experience will present tips and tools for Brownie level program (grades 2-3) including: information on the Girl Scout Journeys, as well as age-level characteristics, girl/adult partnership, and practical information regarding troop finances, troop government and how to involve adults in the Brownie program. This course can last up to 2 1/2 hours.
Prerequisite: Leadership Essentials
Designed for: New Leaders and Assistant Leaders and those changing grade levels
Bring: Safety-Wise and any Brownie grade level program materials you have
Cost: None
| 103 - Brownie Grade Level |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Start Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Wed, 3/17/10 |
Wed, 3/10/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Mon. 4/12/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Buffalo Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Sat, 4/24/10 |
Mon, 4/19/10 |
1:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Thur, 5/13/10 |
Wed, 5/05/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
| Wed, 6/02/10 |
Wed, 5/26/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Wed, 6/16/10 |
Wed, 6/09/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 7/14/10 |
Wed, 7/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 7/29/10 |
Wed, 7/21/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
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Junior Grade Level
This adult learning experience will present tips ad tools for Junior level program (grades 4-5) including information on the Girl Scout JOurneys, as well as age-level characteristics, girl/adlt partnership, and practical information regarding troop finances, troop government, general information on the Bronze Award and how to involve adults in the Junior program. This course can last up to 2 1/2 hours.
Prerequisite: Leadership Essentials
Designed for: New Leaders and Assistant Leaders and those changing grade levels
Bring: Safety-Wise and any Junior grade level program materials you have
Cost: None
| 104 - Junior Grade Level |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Wed, 3/17/10 |
Wed, 3/10/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Mon, 3/22/10 |
Wed, 3/17/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Thur, 4/1/10 |
Fri, 3/26/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Mon, 4/12/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 4/15/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Buffalo Service Center |
| Mon, 4/26/10 |
Wed, 4/21/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Thur, 5/13/10 |
Wed, 5/05/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
| Wed, 6/02/10 |
Wed, 5/26/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
| Wed, 6/16/10 |
Wed, 6/09/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 7/14/10 |
Wed, 7/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 7/29/10 |
Wed, 7/21/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
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Older Girl Grade Level
This adult learning experience will present tips and tools for Older Girl level programs including: Cadettes (grades 6-8), Seniors (grades 9-10), Ambassadors (grades 11-12). It will include information on the Girl Scout Journeys as well as age-level characteristics, girl/adult partnership, and practical information regarding troop finances, troop government, general information on the Gold and Silver Awards (for Gold and Silver Award Workshops, check the Program Guide) and how to involve adults in the Older Girl program. This course can last up to 2 1/2 hours.
Prerequisite: Leadership Essentials
Designed for: New Leaders and Assistant Leaders and those changing grade levels
Bring: Safety-Wise and any Older Girl level program materials you have
Cost: None
| Older Girl Grade Level |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Start Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Wed, 3/17/10 |
Wed, 3/10/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Mon, 3/22/10 |
Wed, 3/17/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Mon, 4/12/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
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Jamestown Service Center |
| Tue, 4/13/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 4/15/10 |
Wed, 4/07/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Buffalo Service Center |
| Mon, 4/26/10 |
Wed, 4/21/10 |
6:00 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
| Wed, 6/02/10 |
Wed, 5/26/10 |
6:30 pm |
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Jamestown Service Center |
| Wed, 6/16/10 |
Wed, 6/09/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Wed, 7/14/10 |
Wed, 7/07/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Ellicottville Memorial Library
6499 Maples Rd.
Ellicottville, NY 14731 |
| Thur, 7/29/10 |
Wed, 7/21/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
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Continuing the Excellence
| Continuing the Excellence |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| TBA |
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Songs & Games
| Songs & Games |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| TBA |
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Ceremonies
| Continuing the Excellence |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| Thur, 3/25/10 |
Fri, 3/19/10 |
6:30 pm |
TBA |
Batavia Service Center |
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OUTDOOR TRAININGS
Outdoor trainings been been developed using former outdoor training curriculum from all four legacy councils within the latest standards from GSUSA, GSWNY, the American Camping Association and the New York State Health Department. These new trainings will provide consistent, worthwhile adult opportunities designed to reach these goals:
- To promote the physical, mental and spiritual well being of every girl;
- To development resourcefulness, initiative, self-reliance and recognition of the worth and dignity of the individual;
- To develop a sense of responsibility, qualities of leadership and awareness of the capacities of all people;
- To provide a sense of accomplishment;
- To stimulate each girl;
- To increase awareness of the scope of the natural world; and
- To develop the individual's sense of responsibility to conserve the natural world.
Troop Camping I
Participants will be able to plan and execute a troop camping experience in accordance with Girl Scouts of USA (Safety-Wise), American Camping Association (ACA), and the New York State Health Department (DOH) with a lodge structure (building) and under 72 hours of occupancy. Includes one 3-hour planning session and one day-long session (8-12 hours).
Prerequisite: None
Designed for: Leaders with no previous outdoor training who desire to bring girls to council property lodges (buildings)
Bring: List will be given at planning session
Cost: $10.00 (covers cost of 2 meals, snacks and supplies at day-long session)
NOTE: You are exempt if you have already completed one of the following:
- Basic Troop Camping
- Lodge Camping
- Level I Basic Outdoor
- Troop Camping Certification from a legacy council
Please contact Fran Isaacs, Director of Volunteer Training with any questions at 1-888-837-6410 x6083 or Fran.Isaacs@gswny.org.
| Troop Camping I |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
Sat, 3/20/10
Day Long
Session |
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9:00 am |
TBA |
Camp Pinewood |
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Sun, 3/21/10
Day Long Session |
Mon, 3/01/10 |
9:00 am |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
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Thurs., 3/25/10
Pre-session
Session |
Wed, 3/17/10 |
6:00-9:00 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center |
Sat, 4/17/10
Day Long
Session |
Wed, 3/17/10 |
9:00 am |
TBA |
Camp Timbercrest-Bellinger Lodge |
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Tues., 3-30-10
Pre-session |
Mon., 3/22/10 |
7:00 pm |
TBA |
Zion Lutheran Church
9535 Clarence Center Road
Clarence Center 14032 |
Sat., 4/10/10
Day Long
Session |
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9:00 am |
TBA |
Camp Windy Meadows |
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Wed, 3/31/10
Pre-Session |
Mon, 3/22/10 |
6:00-9:30 pm |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
Sun, 4/11/10
Day Long Session |
Mon, 3/22/10 |
9:00 am |
TBA |
Rochester Service Center |
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TBA
Pre-session
Session |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Sat., 4/24/10
Day Long Session |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Camp Sky High – Northstar Lodge |
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Mon., 4/26/10
Pre-Session
Session |
Wed, 4/14/10 |
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm |
TBA |
Caledonia Girl Scout Room
3109 Main Street
Caledonia, NY 14423 |
Fri, 5/14/10
To Sat.,
5/15/10
Evening and Morning Session
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7:00 pm Friday to
11:00 am Saturday
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TBA |
Camp Piperwood
Jennifer Lodge
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Troop Camping II
Participants will be able to plan and execute a troop camping experience in accordance with Girl Scouts of USA (Safety-Wise), American Camping Association (ACA), and the New York State Health Department (DOH) using an A-frame, platform tent, lean-to and/or a stand-alone under 72 hours of occupancy. This training includes one 3-hour planning session and 1 overnight (24 hours).
Prerequisite: Troop Camping I
Designed for: Leaders who desire to bring their girls to any unit within council jurisdiction
Bring: List given at planning session
Cost: $15.00 (covers cost of 3 meals, snacks and supplies at all night session)
NOTE: You are exempt if you have already completed one of the following from a legacy council:
- Intermediate*
- Advanced or primitive troop camping
- Beyond the Lodge Camping Level II
- Troop Camping Certification
- Trail Blazer II, III, or I
*Exemption for completion of Intermediate Outdoor from Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley will require Stand Alone Tent training. Please contact Fran Isaacs for options in completing this portion of your exemption for Troop Camping II.
| Troop Camping II |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
Wed., 3/24/10
Pre-Session
Session |
Wed., 3/17/10 |
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
TBA |
Lockport Service Center |
Sun., 4/11/10
Over Night Session
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8:30 am |
TBA |
Camp Windy Meadows |
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Mon, 3/29/10
Pre-session
Session |
Wed, 3/17/10 |
6:30-9:30 pm |
TBA |
Avon Methodist Church
130 Genesee Street
Avon, NY 14414 |
Sat, 4/17/10 to
Sun, 4/18/10
Overnight Session |
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9:00 am (Sat.) –
12:00 pm (Sun.) |
TBA |
Camp Pinewood |
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Wed, 5/05/10
Pre-Session | Mon, 4/27/10 | 6:00-9:30 pm
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Jennifer Lodge |
Sat, 5/15/10 to
Sun, 5/16/10
Overnight Session | Mon, 4/27/10
| 9:00 am Sat. to 12:00 pm Sun
| | Camp Oak Orchard
3476 Horan Road
Medina, NY 14103 |
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Tue, 6/01/10
Pre-Session
Session |
Mon, 5/17/10 |
6:00-9:30 pm |
4510-6 |
Camp Piperwood
Jennifer Lodge |
Sat, 6/12/10 to
Sun, 6/13/10
Overnight Session |
Mon, 5/17/10 |
8:30 am (Sat.) –
3:00 pm (Sun.) |
4510-6 |
Camp Oak Orchard
3476 Horan Road
Medina, NY 14103 |
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Enrichment Training
These are optional opportunities to continue learning.
| Enrichment Courses |
| Course Name, Description, Date and Cost (if any) |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| TBA | | | | |
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Service Unit Campout Trainings
Service Unit Campout is considered an event that takes please 1 to 2 nights with 50 or more participants on the same site. Service Unit Campouts cannot exceed 72 hours per New York State Department of Health. Attention leaders! Service Unit Campout Training (formally Encampment and Camporee) along with Cooks Training and Site Training is now available.
If your service unit is planning an event, the Service Unit Campout Director along with her team (assistant director, site director, program director and treasurer) must take this training. Service Unit Campout Directors doing this for the first time are encouraged to take the training at least one year ahead of time.
If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Janet DePetrillo, Director of Outdoor Program at janet.depetrillo@gswny.org or 1-888-837-6410 ext. 6063.
Cooks Training
This training is intended for individuals that have experience cooking for large groups. Training will consist of New York State Health Department regulations, how to prepare and serve for large events and review of the dining hall and kitchen operations.
Site Training
This training is for anyone attending the Service Unit Campout that would like to become familiar with the camp property.
Please note that the October trainings are for Service Unit Campouts taking place in the spring or fall of 2010 only and the spring training dates are for Service Unit Campouts taking place in the fall of 2010 or the spring of 2011 only!
| Service Unit Campout Trainings |
| Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Start Time |
Course # |
Training |
| Seven Hills Manual Lodge (Lakeside) |
| Sat, 04/24/10 |
Wed, 04/14/10 |
9:00-noon |
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Service Unit Campout |
| 12:00-1:00 pm |
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Cooks Training |
| 1:00-2:00 pm |
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Site Training* |
| Pinewood Dining Hall |
| Sat, 04/24/10 |
Wed, 04/14/10 |
9:00-noon |
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Service Unit Campout |
| 12:00-1:00 pm |
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Cooks Training |
| 1:00-2:00 pm |
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Site Training* |
*weather permitting
Health & Safety Courses
These standard First Aid and CPR courses are offered by certified Girl Scout volunteers and include adult, child, infant CPR and basic first aid. Please refer to pages 36-39 of Safety-Wise for information on Girl Scout First Aiders. Certification courses from these organizations meet Girl Scout safety requirements: American Red Cross, Medic First Aid, National Safety Council, American Heart Association, EMP International, local rescue squads and fire departments. Equivalent training by other organization may also be accepted. The following health care providers, whose licenses are current, may also serve as first-aiders for Girl Scout groups at level 1 or level 2 (as per Safety-Wise pg 36): physicians, physician's assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, or emergency medical technicians.
ARC = American Red Cross
AHA = American Heart Association
| Health & Safety Courses |
| Course |
Course Date |
Reg. Deadline |
Time |
Course # |
Location |
| AHA First Aid & CPR |
Mon. 3/22/10
Wed. 3/24/10 |
Wed. 3/17/10 |
6:30-9:30 pm |
5150-6 |
Rochester Service Center
COST: $25 |
| ARC First Aid & CPR |
Sat, 4/3/10 |
Wed, 3/31/10 |
9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
TBA |
Jamestown Service Center
COST $25
(bring bag lunch – no food or beverage provided) |
| ARC First Aid & CPR |
Sat, 4/10/10 |
Wed, 3/31/10 |
8:30 am |
TBA |
Lockport Service Center
COST $25 |
| AHA First Aid & CPR |
Sun, 4/18/10 |
Wed, 4/14/10 |
1:00-7:00 pm |
5170-6 |
Rochester Service Center
COST: $25 |
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How to Register
Please send or bring completed registration forms to the appropriate service center by the course registration deadline. Make checks payable to Girl Scouts of Western New York.
For trainings occurring in Erie or Niagara counties, send your completed form to:
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Buffalo Service Center
Attn: Registrar
70 Jewett Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14214
or fax to: (716) 837-6407
For trainings occuring in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans or Wyoming counties, send your completed form to:
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Rochester Service Center
Attn: Registrar
1020 John Street
W. Henrietta, NY 14586
or fax to: (585) 292-1086
Training Registration Form: Please be sure to complete all applicable portions of the registration form. Also, please indicate if you will require special accommodations to meet your needs.
Payment Methods: Checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, cash, and valid cookie credit cards are accepted. Separate checks must be sent for each training. Do not send cash in the mail.
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