Every troop leader needs help and we have so many ways to help you.
Each category is packed with content to help you go from newbie to
expert.
Volunteer policies and procedures for our council
Let's start at the very beginning - it's a very good place to start. This guide is the basis of our New Leader Orientation.
Include these nine activities for a year full of variety!
The essential reference guide for volunteers! Consult the Girl Scout Experience section for guidance on using reflection, progression, inclusion, badges, and more.
Get your new troop up and running quickly
Managing
Troop Finances
How to open your troop bank account and more
Share this with families at the Parent Meeting.
Tips
for Troop Leaders
Confidence, current events,
bullying, and more
Raising Awesome Girls
GSUSA
blog for parents of daughters
Ambassador
Grade Level Resource
Program
Aide Training
Supervise training for Cadettes
who enjoy working with younger girls
Troop
Government Resource
Choose the form of troop government that works best
for your
grade level and group size.
Outdoor
Education Training
Required for building outdoor
fires, campfire cooking, and
camping. Find a
training now.
Find a training now.
First
Aider Training
If your destination location does not
provide personnel certified in
First Aid/CPR/AED,
you’ll need to bring your own First Aider.
Always
check the Safety Activity Checkpoints for guidance.
Find a training now.
Girl
Scouts Getting Outside video series
Troop Camp Weekends, Day Camp,
Resident Camp, Wilderness Camp
On Your
Own
Find field trip ideas
Activities
Find Council-run program events
Permission
Slips
Required when troops leave the meeting
place
Travel
Progression Chart
Troop
Trip Planning Guide
Forms in this guide are
required for trips three nights or longer
On Your
Own
Find field trip ideas
Activities
Find Council-run program events
Destinations
Girls ages 11 and
older apply for national and international travel
opportunities. These travel opportunities are done individually
Health
History Form
Required for each registered member
First
Aider Training
Find a
training now
Outdoor
Education Training
Find a training now
Safety
Guidelines
Sets the standard for girls’
physical and emotional safety
Safety
Activity Checkpoints
The first place to look
when planning for an adventure
Adult
Awards
Submit nominations by Feb 1 to recognize
outstanding volunteers
World Thinking Day (February 22)
Founders’ Day ( October 31)
Girl Scout Week, Sunday and Sabbath,
Birthday (Week of March 12)
Girl
Scouts' Birthday (March 12)
Girl
Scout Leader's Day (April 22)
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