Date: Sat Jan 10, 12:01 AM CDT - Sun Jan 11, 11:00 AM CDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Open to registered adults
Basic Camping is an in-person-overnight-session, at a council camp.
Course topics include health and safety considerations for camping with groups, group dynamics in the out-of-doors, progression, program and environmental activities, outdoor skills (including safety, fire building, outdoor cooking methods, cleaning and care of campsites, etc.) and minimal impact camping.
Preregistration is required! Must renew every 5 years-retake this
course OR complete Advance Camp Training.
NOTE:
Basic Camping facilitators will not approve participant's completion
of session if the participant does not follow the safety guidelines
and/or has not retained the information.
Event Details
- Location: Camp Marydale, 10317 Marydale CR-232, St. Francisville, LA 70775
- Date/Time: January 10-11, 2026, 9 am - 11 am
- Fee: $30 per adult, it covers Saturday lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast. Fee is fully reimbursable from troop funds.
- Registration Deadline: January 4, 2026, 11:59 pm
- Archery and canoe training are available (at no extra cost) for adults who have registered for the Basic Camp Training.
Contact Information
- Staff Support: Madison Lee, mlee@gsle.org, 225-788-6679
- Volunteer Support: gslecampingcoordinators@gmail.com
