Date: Fri May 01, 6:00 PM EDT - Sun May 03, 12:00 PM EDT
Category:
- Healthy Living,
- Outdoor,
- Life Skills
Level:
- Ambassadors,
- Volunteers
Outdoor Weekend Leadership Skills (OWLS) 2026 is an immersive
training and fellowship weekend designed especially for Girl Scout
adult volunteers who want to grow their outdoor leadership confidence,
skills, and certifications while enjoying camp community and
fun.
This hands-on weekend offers a wide variety of
training options allowing participants to build skills at their own
pace. Course choices include:
Archery, First Aid/CPR, Navigation
& Orienteering, Fire Building & Outdoor Cooking, Basic Hiking,
Intro to Backpacking, Camping Out Activity Specialist,
Train-the-Trainer and self-guided stations featuring crafts and basic
knots.
The weekend begins Friday evening with
registration, camp ceremonies, and a social hour campfire. Saturday is
packed with learning sessions, outdoor skill development, and shared
meals in the dining hall. Participants choose sessions that fit their
interests and goals, making each OWLS experience unique. Saturday
evening includes continued programming and an overnight camping option
for those completing Camping Out Activity Specialist training. Sunday
wraps up with additional sessions and lunch to-go.
OWLS
is ideal for both new and experienced volunteers looking to expand
their outdoor credentials, learn from skilled instructors, and connect
with fellow Girl Scout leaders from across the council.
Come build confidence, earn certifications, and enjoy a weekend of
adventure, laughter, and leadership at OWLS 2026!
Additional registration and fees are required for: Camping Out, First
Aid/CPR, and Archery Instructor Training.
Courses included with this registration include:
- Outdoor Cooking
- Camp Ceremonies
- Camp Crafts
- Camp Planning 101
- Fire Building
- Letterboxing and Geocaching
- Orienteering
Additional Courses being offered during OWLS under a separate registration:
- First Aid and CPR
- Camping Out for New Troop Volunteers
- Camping Out Recertification
- Archery
Important to Know Before You Go
- Camping In is a required prerequisite for this training event!
- Please plan to attend the entire event. We are unable to issue refunds for partial day attendance.
- Registraton includes camping sites, training supplies, meals and other materials. Please bring what you will need to camp in a half cabin, platform tents or ground tents.
- Do you or your Girl Scout need additional support or assistance? Please use the "Special Circumstances" box to share with us what we can do to make this day comfortable and enjoyable!
- This event is for registered participants ONLY! We are unable to accomodate children, siblings or additional grown ups.
- New flex pay option from Girl Scouts of Black Diamond- Register for events with $0 up front! Make payments on your event as you are able to up until 11:59pm Friday, April 25, 2025. Once registered for this event, you are responsible for registration fees regardless as to whether you attend unless you cancel you no later than Monday, April 28, 2025 at 11:59pm. All cancelation requests must be emailed to tricia.roblee@bdgsc.org.
