Training Dates & Materials
Training Dates & Materials
Thank you for volunteering. š You do make a difference in the lives of campers!
To make sure you are prepared and for everyone's safety Girl Scouts requires our volunteers to complete 18 hours of training. We do our best to make it interesting, efficient and worthwhile.Ā
This page is your go-to source for all our requirements, training dates & materials.Ā If you want a printed sheet of training dates, locations and requirements, scroll down to our Training Summary document.Ā
New for 2025Ā
Volunteers must renew/complete your Girl Scout Registration, fingerprint background check, and NEW mandated reporter training before being placed at camp and before you can complete your training.
Elves returning as staff next year & live out of state, please get fingerprinted when home during holiday breaks.Ā
If you have any questions about training, please reach out to us at sessionlh@diablodaycamp.org
Can't wait to see you at training,
The DDC Little Hills Directing TeamĀ
Training Dates & Locations
Module I:Ā Orientation - Online via Zoom
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85950188081?pwd=axKEWuRVqKz5EqWaDq7rRjNGbh2my9.1
Meeting ID: 859 5018 8081
Passcode: 931097
And At Home study (See below).
Complete before the Mod II training April 3
Module II: Thursday, April 3, 2025
6-9pm 1st & 2nd year staff only
Bollinger Hills Homeowner Cabana
2951 Morgan Drive, San Ramon
Feel free to bring a bag dinner, we will only have light snacks.
Module III: Saturday, April 26, 2025
9am-3pm - 1st-2nd yr Staff;
9am-12pm - 3rd yr + Staff
Amador Rancho Community Center -
Bella Vista Room
1998 Rancho Park Loop Road, San Ramon
If you are staying the whole day, we will feed you lunch.
Module IV: Thursday, May 15, 2025
6-9pm - All Staff
Amador Rancho Community Center -
Russell Room
1998 Rancho Park Loop Road, San Ramon
Feel free to bring a bag dinner, we will only have light snacks.
Module V: Camp Set Up: Sunday, June 22, 2025
(@ Little Hills Ranch)
3-6pm All Staff
Little Hills, San Ramon
18013 Bollinger Canyon Road, San RamonĀ
In Person Locations
Module IIĀ only - April 3
Module III - April 26 & Mod IV May 15
Module V: Camp Set Up - June 22
Training Materials
This Module is All OnIine
Has 4 parts.Ā
Is for 1st year staff only
Orientation: Wednesday, March 5 via ZOOM
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85950188081?pwd=axKEWuRVqKz5EqWaDq7rRjNGbh2my9.1
Meeting ID: 859 5018 8081
Passcode: 931097
MODULE I-B
Read staff manual and complete Home Study QUIZ.
MODULE I-C
Visit www.gsnorcal.org. Log into your MyGS account & go to gsLearn. Take the Troop Chaperone/ Helper
learning path.
MODULE I- Make Up as needed
View the slide deck and complete the Mod.I evaluation
Are all in-person sessions
Please be prompt and stay for the entire moduleĀ
Be prepared to take notes at all training sessions.
Children are NOT allowed. Sensitive topics are discussed and there is no childcare.
There is very limited cell service, if any, at Little Hills (for set-up and our week at camp).
These sessions provide 90% of the information that is vital to your success at camp.
Ā Thurs, April 3
6:00 - 9:00 pm
(1st & 2nd year only)
Sat, April 26
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
(1 & 2 yr 9-3pm;
3 year + 9-12pm)
Thurs, May 15
6:00 - 9:00 pm
(Everyone)
You may wish to bring a bag dinner, we will only have light snacks.
Camp Set Up
Sun, June 22
3:00 - 6:00 pm
(Everyone)
Additional Training Handouts