Trainings
Safety
Summer 2026
Finances
Service
100

The name of the training that each leader should complete over the summer if their troop is bridging to the next GS level.

What is Level Training (e.g. Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador).

100

The name of the document that lists each Girl Scout activity and describes safety and permission requirements.

What is Safety Activity Checkpoints.

100

This is the deadline for families to submit the registration form and payment to the service unit for the Somerset Patriots Girl Scout Night Game on 8/28.

What is July 24.

100

This is the resource that supports/guides completion of the annual Troop finance report.

What is the Troop/Group Finance Worksheet.
100

This is the first step that any leader should take when their troop is considering pursuing a High Award (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

What is complete the required online training for that award.

200

The name of the training that the adult in your troop who is responsible for tracking and reporting on finances should complete.

What is Troop Treasurer Training.

200

How supervision ratios change for group meetings vs. for events, travel, & camping.

What is lower number of Girl Scouts per two registered adults and additional adult volunteer(s) for smaller numbers of additional Girl Scouts.

200

This is what Girl Scouts should do to earn the South Plainfield 100th Anniversary Fun Patch.

What is complete the double-sided worksheet documenting the 10 places they visit and send an image of it to the service unit by August 15.

200

This is the time period that is covered in each annual troop financial report.

What is July 1 - June 30.

200

This is the GSUSA policy regarding soliciting money directly for other organizations or promoting/advertising another group.

What is when operating in an official capacity as Girl Scouts, troops and members may NOT solicit money or promote/advertise for another group.

300

The name of the platform where you complete online trainings.

What is gsLearn.

300

This is Girl Scouts' policy regarding alcohol.

What is a strict, zero-tolerance policy regarding alcohol on all council properties and at any event or trip where Girl Scouts are in attendance.

300

This is the deadline for Troop 65493's crayon collection

What is June 22.

300

This is where to get the numbers to report for Fall Product and Cookie program troop profit.

What is M2 and SmartCookies (must match the troop profit numbers listed in these platforms).

300

This is the activity that SPGS will be hosting at Christmas in July.

What is making holiday cards for nursing home residents.

400

The name of the training that EVERY registered volunteer, including leaders and troop support volunteers, must complete every two years.

What is GSHNJ Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course.

400

This is when your troop must have a registered adult certified in both CPR and First Aid present.

What is any time you leave your regular troop meeting location.

400

This is how SPGS will prepare for our participation in the Labor Day Parade.

What is create a committee to plan props/decorations and have families sign up in advance.

400

These are the rules regarding troops accepting monetary donations.

What is 1. Cash donations cannot be solicited. 2. Donations must be recorded in troop financial report. 3. Donations valued at $249.00 or more must be reported to and sent through Council.
400

This is the proposal that Erica S. suggested for SPGS for next MLK Day.

What is hosting a day of service event where troops can host service projects that community members can come and work on alongside Girl Scouts.

500

The levels of Outdoor Trainings and who needs to complete them.

What are GSHNJ Outdoors and Overnights Step 1 (Virtual): Any leader accompanying Girl Scouts on an Overnight and Steps 2 and 3 (in person): Any volunteer who will be fire building, pitching tents, etc.

500

This is who needs to complete the authorized driver process (each year) through GSHNJ.

Who is anyone who will be transporting Girl Scout members from outside of their household and driving over 50 miles roundtrip in a single instance.

500

The instructions you should give anyone interested in joining SPGS.

Please email spgsregistrar@gmail.com

500

The items included under the type of expense labeled "awards and recognition" on the troop financial report.

What are: Journey awards, badges, patches, pins or other recognition awards purchased to recognize the accomplishments for the girls or gifts/awards to recognize contributions of troop/group adults.

500

This is the monthly service opportunity that still needs troop sign ups through the summer.

What is filling the bird feeders at the nature preserve.

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