Manuals

GSWPA resources available for download. Check back often for new information. To download individual forms, visit the forms page.

How to Register Online

Online Registration Manual (6.63 MB)

Volunteer Essentials

A comprehensive guide to Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania's Policies and Procedures. This manual also includes information for our GSWPA camp sites, formerly known as the Campsite Resource Manual.

GSWPA Volunteer Essentials (4.71 MB)
Updated July 2011

Outdoor 101 Manual

GSWPA Outdoor 101 (1.92 MB)
Prerequisite: Leadership Essentials

This manual provides materials and information focusing on grade level appropriate activities, outdoor progression, reservation procedures, safety hazards in the out-of-doors, fire safety when using a fireplace and planning in partnership with girls for a lodge camping experience.

As a self-study guide to complete course work of Outdoor 101, you’ll also need a copy of safety activity checkpoints (formerly Safety-Wise) and the GSWPA Volunteer Essentials Manual. Instructions on receiving course credit are provided in the self-study guide.

Service Area and Council Day Camp Manual

A guide to Service Area and Council Day Camps' Policies and Procedures.

Council-Sponsored Day Camp Manual (194.51 KB)
New for 2011
Service Area Day Camp Manual (157.33 KB)
New for 2011

Volunteer Interviewing

Volunteer Interview Manual (491.23 KB)
Volunteer Interviews at a Glance (173.92 KB)