Online and Enrichment Opportunities

Online Opportunities

Orientation
Orientation is a close-up view of the Girl Scout organization for all new volunteers. Created by Girl Scouts of the USA, this learning opportunity is in use by councils and volunteers across the country.

Important Notes:
  • To receive credit for the course, you must select Hornets' Nest from the council drop down menu on the Learning Log. We will not receive your information unless you select Hornets' Nest.
  • The video files in this course are large; please be patient while each page loads. This online course is not recommended for volunteers using a dial-up connection to the internet.
  • If you think that your connection will be too slow, contact Heidi Stokes at hstokes@hngirlscouts.org or 704-731-6516 to request a paper independent study version.
  • This course is designed to take about 45 minutes.
  • The password for the English version is discover. The password for the Spanish version is descubrir.


To access the Orientation Online Course, click here.  NOTE:  The password is discover.  When prompted, be sure to select Hornets' Nest.

Leadership Essentials Online
Leadership Essentials explores the 3 Keys to Leadership - Discover, Connect and Take Action, the concept of purposeful leadership, and the Journey program resources for girls of all grade levels. Created by Girl Scouts of the USA, this learning opportunity is in use by councils and volunteers across the country.

Important Notes:

  • To access the course, click on the link below, scroll down to Leadership Essentials, and click English UNDER Leadership Essentials.
  • To receive credit for the course, you must select Hornets' Nest from the council drop-down menu on the Learning Log. We will not receive your information unless you select Hornets' Nest.  If you have technical difficulties accessing the online Learning Log, you may record your responses here, and submit to GSHNC directly. (Submission directions provided on the form).
  • This course is designed to take about 45 minutes.

To access the Leadership Essentials Online Course, click here.  You must then scroll down and click "English" under the Leadership Essentials heading to enter the site.  NOTE:  The password is discover.  When prompted, be sure to select Hornets' Nest.


Outdoor Education Level 1:  Be Safe, Be Ready
Be Safe, Be Ready was developed in 2009 by volunteer outdoor facilitators from Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council and the new Girl Scouts, Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont Council, and is now utilized by volunteers across western and central NC and York County, SC.

There are two sections of this course – Outings & Overnights and Girl Planning. Both must be completed by an adult before taking a troop overnight at a site where all girls sleep together in an enclosed facility containing flush toilets, such as a POD, campsite lodge, sponsorship or leader’s home. No fire building or outdoor cooking (fire or camp stove).

After submitting your test results for each section, you will be prompted to enter your name, e-mail address and select a service unit. Select Hornets’ Nest as your service unit. You must complete both sections of this course in order to receive credit.  

You will need a SafetyWise book to complete the sections. New leaders receive this book at the Leader 101 course.

Click here to complete Be Safe, Be Ready Section 1: Outings & Overnights
Click here to complete Be Safe, Be Ready Section 2: Girl Planning

Enrichment Opportunities

Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council offers a variety of adult learning enrichment opportunities each year. In addition to providing new knowledge and skills that you can apply to your own troop/group, these opportunities also apply to award requirements such as the Outstanding Troop Award, Leadership Development Pin and the Adult Development Patch.   

Using the Journeys - Downloadable Mini-Training
What are the journey books really all about?  What activities do girls complete in a journey?  How can I tell if my girls are really learning something?  Find out by completing this independent study mini-training about Using the Journeys!

  • You'll need a journey adult "how to" guide and accompanying girl's book (any journey, any grade level will work) and the Using the Journeys worksheet to complete this course. 
  • Once you complete and return the worksheet, you'll receive credit for a 1-hour enrichment course, which you can apply towards the Outstanding Troop Award, Leadership Development Pin and the Adult Development Patch. 
  • Plus, you'll have a whole new understanding of these great program resources!

Additional Enrichment Opportunities

  • If you have a love of the outdoors and adventure, consider becoming a facilitator in Archery, Challenge Courses (Bouldering Wall, Low Challenge or High Challenge), Canoeing or Kayaking, or becoming certified in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Complete or update your First Aid & CPR certifications at GSHNC.
  • Attend one of our Potpourri Saturdays for a variety of fun and informative workshops on topics such as:
    • Daisy, Brownie, Junior or Older Girl Nuts & Bolts
    • Bronze, Silver or Gold Award
    • Songs, Ceremonies, Court of Awards
    • Baby Think It Over, Mean Girls, uniquely ME!, Zink the Zebra
  • Get away for the weekend at our Sky’s the Limit Adult Retreat in the fall. Designed just for adult volunteers, the weekend includes classes for personal development and ways to improve skills for working with girls of all grade levels, from the precious Daisies to the exuberant Ambassadors!  
  • See the FYI for more details on these and other enrichment opportunities.