Cadette Essentials (grades 6-8)
Adult Learning (Training) is required for both the Leaders of
the Girl Scout Cadette Troop within the first 3 months of appointment
or when a troop bridges from Juniors.
Prerequisite: New Leader Orientation
Recommend viewing
the
Volunteer Toolkit
videos
The Girl Scout Cadette Essentials gives leadership strategies and
applicable tips specific to the Girl Scout Cadette level. This course
has been developed with the help of volunteers, is trained by
volunteers, and is intended for volunteers.
By the end of Cadette Essentials, you will be able to:
- Use communication tools for Family/parent meetings,
Email/texting parents/guardians, and Volunteer Tool Kit (VTK)
- Discover G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk Taker,
Leader) ™
- Plan troop meetings using the Volunteer Tool Kit
(VTK)
- Teach the girls how to make goals using SMART
Goals
- Discover what a typical Cadette Experience might
look like (3 keys and 3 processes) with tips and techniques for
managing a Girl-Led troop (Patrols and Troop Government)
- Confidently use the Cadette Girl’s Guide to Girl
Scouting, the Journey “how to guide” and girl book for providing
well-rounded program to your Cadette troop
- Earn
badges, patches, and Leadership Awards and go to events that align
to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE)
- Understand
New GSUSA program: Taking the girls outdoors, Why it is important,
Outdoor ideas, New outdoor badges and journeys
- Plan Troop
Travel and Finances
- Manage safe troop meetings, events and
outings appropriate for the Cadette level
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Understand the importance of Product Sales and Financial
Planning: How to budget with your girls, The 5 skills, Financial
Literacy and Cookie leaves
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Know which Paperwork is required: Permission
slips and Health
History forms
Know your Resources and How to Get the Help You Need: GSOCLearning.com, Training Videos
on YouTube, Safety
Activity Checkpoints
Register
now for an upcoming Cadette Essentials training.