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Volunteer Retreat 2024
Volunteer Training

Volunteer Retreat 2024

Fri, Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm

Join us at the 2024 Volunteer Retreat at Camp Sacajawea. The main training day is on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Start here by registering for Saturday’s main training. You can add optional overnights, CPR Trainings, and more after you register for the main training. 

Get ready for an exciting weekend of training, friendship, and Girl Scout fun at Camp Sacajawea! Volunteer Retreat 2024 is your chance to dive into the world of Girl Scouts, enhance your leadership skills, and experience camp life like never before.

Saturday registration includes all training sessions and activities held on Saturday including breakfast, lunch, and dinner for $50. See below for more details about overnight accommodation and/or specialized training opportunities.

What to expect:

  • Learn from experienced volunteers and staff
  • Explore Girl Scout traditions and the great outdoors
  • Gain valuable skills to enhance your leadership for your troop
  • Make new friends while exploring Camp Sacajawea!

Saturday’s agenda: 

Check-in and breakfast for our main training day begins at 7:30 a.m. with the official session starting at 8:30 a.m. During the day, you’ll be able to choose from sessions on STEAM Activities, Girl Scout Troop Accounting, Girl Scout Events, Girl Scout Traditions and Ceremonies, Highest Rewards, OR Leader Resources! Spend time exploring our beautiful camp, making new friends and even doing a little shopping.  Training concludes at 5:15 p.m., and dinner is from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday attendees are welcome to stay after dinner for Girl Scout Trivia, a Campfire and Skits. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

Looking for overnight lodging and/or additional training opportunities? 

  • Friday Night Overnight:  Stay with us overnight for $50. Check-in is from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. This overnight does not include CPR training. While there is no formal agenda for Friday night, you’ll have time to mingle with other attendees at shopping, dinner, post-dinner games and a s’mores bar!
  • Saturday Night Overnight: Stay with us overnight for $50. This overnight includes breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Official Sunday trainings are not included, but you are welcome to explore the camp on your own through 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday & Saturday Night Overnight: Stay with us overnight BOTH Friday & Saturday night for $75 total. Check-in on Friday is from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. You’ll have time to mingle with other attendees on Friday night during activities and dinner. On Sunday, breakfast and lunch will be provided. You are welcome to explore camp on your own through 2:30 p.m.
  • Optional Friday CPR Training: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for $40
  • Optional Sunday CPR Training: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for $40
  • Optional Sunday Youth Mental Health First Aid Training: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch break for $65

Registration closes October 16, 2024 for all sessions and add-on overnights and trainings.

Details

Start:
Friday, October 25 @ 5:00 pm
End:
Sunday, October 27 @ 3:30 pm
Event Category
Volunteer Training
Level
Adults Only
Grade
Adults Only
Region
Des Moines / Central Iowa, Mason City / North Central, Sioux City / Northwest Iowa, Council Bluffs / Southwest Iowa, Oskaloosa-Ottumwa / South East

Venue

Camp Sacajawea
638 L Avenue
Boone, IA 50036 United States
Phone:
800-342-8389

Event Contact

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
800-342-8389

Hosted By

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa serves nearly 11,000 girls and 3,000 adults in 67 counties in Iowa, two counties in South Dakota, and one county in Nebraska.

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