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Girls will develop leadership skills, become familiar with the camp facilities, hike the trails, swim in the pool, practice outdoor skills, learn games, lead songs and become familiar with the different camps that PCCS offers.

Adults are also an essential part of the PCCS volunteer staff.  All adults who want to staff, whether new or returning, are also required to attend this training program.  New and returning adults will learn the expectations of their role as a PCCS adult volunteer.

Event open to:  Cadette (must have completed 7th grade), Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts who have completed PA & CIT Basic Training.

All returning and new PCCS PAs/CIT/CIT 2s and Adults must attend BOTH the PCCS  In-Town Training and the PCCS Older Girl and Adult Training over Labor Day weekend at Camp Paumalu.

Each PCCS PA/CIT/CIT 2 and Adult must choose and complete two PCCS camps available for the 2015-2016 camp season.

Additional Requirements:

1. Complete the PA & CIT Basic Training. (Next training is August 8, 2015; register by August 4th).
2. Complete or be working on the required 6 PA events connected to your PA & CIT Basic Training.
3. Be a registered GSUSA member for 2014-2015.
4. All girls and adults must attend and train at both the In-Town Training and the At-Camp PCCS Older Girl And Adult Training  (this registration is for both of these trainings).
5. Choose to register and work at least two (2) of the six (6) PCCS Camps available from Oct. 2015 through April 2016.

In-Town Training:
When:  August 29, 2015 (Saturday)
Where:  Central Union Church, Women’s Building
Time:  9:00 am to 11:00 am

At-Camp Training:
When:  Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th.
Where: Camp Paumalu
Start Time:  Friday, 9/4/15 at 6:00pm SHARP
End Time:  Sunday, 9/6/15 at 1:00 pm

Fees:  $45/pp (both girl or adult)

• This event is non-refundable!

FYI – here’s a list of the upcoming PCCS Camps to choose from:
Mom & Me Camp — October 9-11, 2015
Junior Troop Camp — November 6-8, 2015
Dad & Me Camp — December 4-6, 2015
Cadette & Older Girl Troop Camp — January 15-18, 2016 (Ends on Monday, Jan. 18th – President’s Day)
Brownie Troop Camp — February 19-21, 2016
Brownie & Junior Troop Camp — April 22-24, 2016

Make your meetings more productive while meeting the social and emotional needs of girls.Come learn how to build positive community, some tools to add to your behavior management toolbox, and how to talk to girls to get them to do what you need them to do. All GSH Leaders, Co-leaders, Troop Helpers, and parents are welcome to this free interactive presentation presented by Liz Connolly and Debra Warunek.

About the Presenters

Liz Connolly, BS in elementary education and mathematics from Wheelock College in Boston, and is certified in ABA, Applied Behavior Analysis, is a middle school teacher in Honolulu.

Debra Warunek, MEd in secondary education and history from Georgia State University, is also a middle school teacher in Honolulu.  Girl Scout Troop Leader.

Both work together and with students with learning differences.

Do you dream about being a baker, a nurse, or even a fire fighter?  We think you can be anything and do everything you want!  You may have the chance to explore these careers and more at this fun-filled event. You won’t want to miss this!  Spaces are limited so sign up today!

Open to:  Daisy and Brownie Girl Scouts only (and their adult chaperones)

Where:  LDS Gym at 125 Kamehameha Ave., Kahului

Wear your Girl Scout uniforms, don’t forget closed-toe shoes are required.

Hope to see you there!

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Train and become a CIT (Counselor In Training) Leader!  Attend this leadership workshop for older PCCS girls to help plan, organize, and lead the upcoming PCCS Training Camp during the Labor Day weekend and beyond.

Open to:  Senior and Amabassador Girl Scouts (must be sophmore or older).

Note:  Must have already received and submitted a current CIT application and received an approval from PCCS CIT Trainer, “Mongoose”.

1. ALL PCCS girls must be registered members of the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for the 2014-2015 membership year AND commit to registering for the 2015-2016 membership year.
2. Complete and submit a Girl Health Information for Council Programs for the 2015-2016 Membership year.  This is an annual form that must be updated and submitted each membership year.  Form must be received by Monday, August 10th by 5:00 pm.
3. To become a CIT or CIT II, you must attend and complete this training sequence:
   • a) The At-Camp CIT & CIT II Training at Camp Paumalu, on August 14-15, 2015
   • b) The In-Town CIT & CIT II Training on Tuesdays, August 11th  &18th, 2015, 5-7pm at GSH International Room
4. As a trained CIT & CIT II you must attend the In-town and At-Camp PCCS Older Girl and Adult 2015 Trainings:
   • a) In-Town PCCS Training on Saturday, August 29, 2015
   • b) At-Camp PCCS Training on Friday, September 4 – Sunday, September 6, 2015 at Camp Paumalu
5. You will earn a special CIT Award Pin.

In order to qualify to take the PA and CIT Basic Training, each girl must complete the following:

1. Each incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade Cadette is required to have completed at least one (1) LIA award.  Incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders must have worked with younger girls in troop, service unit, or outside events.
2. Each girl is required to submit a completed Girl Health Information for council Programs form at check-in.  Do NOT use the Girl Health History form.  (a link to the correct form will be in your confirmation email.)
3. All participants must be registered members of GSUSA for 2014-2015.

Note:

• All participants should bring a bottle with water.  Snacks will be provided.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and your sash or vest.

You will complete your PA and CIT award by completing the service requirements to younger Girl Scouts.  This training is just one step in earning this leadership award.

Registration will close on August 4th, 2015 at 5:59pm HST.

All Program Aides who would like to assist at the Daisy Aviation Program and become a PA II need to attend this training on August 1st.  This training will teach you how you are to assist at the Daisy Aviation Program, and you are expected to work the Daisy Aviation Program on August 8th from 8:30am to 12:00pm.

Please bring your completed Health Information for Council Programs with you.

This training will be heald at the Pacific Aviation Museum which is on base.  You MUST forward your base access information no later than July 17, 2015, or base access will be by a provided shuttle pass.

Join the Girl Scouts of the Big Island for a day at Imiloa!

$10/pp – girl or adult (children under 3, free)

9:30 to 10:00 Check in
10:00 to 11:00 Planetarium show – no one will be allowed to enter once the show begins.
11:00 to 12:00 Brown bag lunch in picnic area
12:00 to 1:30 Explore the exhibition hall

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Troop leaders are invited to spend the morning recognizing the hard work of exceptional volunteers, as well as participating in two sessions of hands-on activities.

The focus will be on:

• Clarifying the difference between the higher awards.
• Answering the question, “What is a take action project, and how do I make one happen?”
• Providing resources on Girl Scout traditions, and learning how to include them in your troop and Service Unit meetings.
• Announcing the “Ladder to Leadership”, (LIA, PA, CIT, JT VIT, etc.)
• Creating a girl-led program at any program level.

Open to ALL ADULT VOLUNTEERS! Childcare will be available, if needed.

Strengthen your leadership skills and learn how you can share your expertise and knowledge of Girl Scouting with others by becoming a Program Aide or Counselor In Training.  Girls who completed the 6th grade or older and are interested in working with Troops/groups at Troop, Service Unit, PCCS and Council events, are invited to participate in this beginner’s level training for Program Aides and Counselors in Training.

Learn the behavior characteristics of the Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girls that make working with each level fun and unique.  During this training you will:

• Learn invaluable lessons of listening and working well with younger girls and their troop leaders.
• Help girls earn their Journey awards.
• Be a role model to the younger girls.

Girl requirements:

1. Each incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade Cadette is required to have completed at least one (1) LIA award.  Incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th graders must have worked with younger girls in troop, service unti or outside events.
2. Each girl is required to submit a complted Girl Health Information for Council Programs form at check-in.  Do NOT use the Girl Health History form.
3. All participants must be registered members of GSUSA for the 2014-2015 membership year.

Registration will close on June 8th, 2015 at 5:59 pm HST.