STARS PA Training (STARS Program Level 4)

STARS Program Aide (PA) Training is the fourth level of the STARS program. This session is open to girls in 7th through 12th grade and at least 13 years old who have completed Saddlehorns, Rustlers, and Wrangler sessions. Girls who are interested in teaching horse skills to younger girls should attend this course. STARS are asked to work at least one fall and on spring weekend per year. This training weekend will focus on improving horse handling skills, teaching techniques, professionalism, and team work. All food is provided for girls and adults.

The program begins with a Friday evening orientation. Rotations occur all day on Saturday. The program finishes with a trail ride on Sunday morning.

Friday evening check in begins at 6:30PM and runs until 8:00PM. Orientation for both girls and adults starts at 9PM on Friday. Troops can check out at 12PM on Sunday after camp kapers and PA trail ride are completed.

Individual girls with a parent/guardian chaperone or troops with the required number of safety ratio are required to attend with their girls. Participants and their adults will stay in the Wildflower cabin cluster which has climate-controlled cabins.

Hosted By: GSSJC

Adult Requirements: This is NOT a drop-off event; Girl Scout ratio of adults are required to attend and must register. All girls must have a registered adult/troop leader accompany them. All adults must have a current membership, background check, and Youth Protection Training 1 and 2.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Saddlehorns, Rustlers, and Wranglers sessions

Tagalongs: No tagalongs are allowed at this event.

Bring: Girl Permission Slip (F-204 or F-204M), Medical Form (F-185), and Waiver (F-1157) or Adult Emergency Slip (F-22) and Waiver (F-1157). A complete packing list and instructions will be included in the event confirmation sent when registration closes approximately two weeks before the event.

Contact: (General) Ashlie Watson, Outdoor Experience Manager, 713-292-0299, aswatson@sjgs.org (Registration) Registrars, 713-292-0370, registration@sjgs.org

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