Start a Troop
Do you love inspiring girls to grow, learn, and shine?
As a Girl Scout troop leader, you’ll guide girls to build confidence, explore the outdoors, make new friends, and discover their strengths, all while having fun every step of the way.
A Girl Scout troop is more than just meetings, it’s a safe, supportive space where girls dream big and take action to make their world better.
And you won’t do it alone: with training, ready-to-go meeting plans, and an entire Girl Scout team by your side, you’ll feel confident and prepared to lead.
Be the role model they’ll remember forever, become a Girl Scout troop leader today!
How to start a Girl Scout troop in your area
Girl Scout troop leaders play the roles of cheerleader-in-chief, champion of kindness, and role model for what it means to lead with your heart. And along the way, you'll unleash your own confidence as you discover your leadership style and deepen your connection to your communities, just as your Girl Scouts do.
In leading a troop—that is, the group of Girl Scouts you’ll meet with regularly—you not only make a positive impact on Girl Scouts today; you show them the limitless possibilities ahead of them. Troops set their own schedule for meetings, decide what activities they want to enjoy, and find ways to improve their community. What begins with speaking up at a troop meeting can go all the way to speaking in front of their city council for a cause they champion, and they’ll have your support to thank for that.
With you as their troop leader, Girl Scouts learn to be true to themselves, make strides towards their dreams, and share in fun-filled activities they’ll remember for a lifetime. Here’s how you can start a Girl Scout troop.
Preview Your Year
Our easy-to-follow Troop Year Plans are available for troops of all ages! Check out the fun that awaits you and your troop.
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How to start a troop
Girl Scout Experience Box
It’s easier than ever to lead the way with the Girl Scout Experience Box. As a Daisy or Brownie Girl Scout troop leader, you can receive complimentary meeting supplies delivered to your doorstep!
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