Start a Troop
Do you love inspiring girls to grow, learn, and shine?
Start a Girl Scout troop in your area
You can make a difference in the lives of youth in your community. Be the one who brings people together by teaming up with friends or neighbors to start a Girl Scout troop. Girl Scouts is about fun, learning, and sisterhood, so if you’re organized, kind, and welcoming, you are ready to get a troop started!
Free Resources for K- 3rd Grade Troop Leaders
For a limited time, a Girl Scout Experience Box is available for NEW troops or if they add new members!
LEARN MOREBenefits of Starting a Troop
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, they unleash their own confidence as they discover their leadership style and deepen their connection to their communities, just as their Girl Scouts do.
Parents and community members make a key difference in the lives of youth by guiding them through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience! Starting a troop provides you with flexibility as leaders set the troop meeting times, locations, and capacity based on their schedules. At GSNorCal, we want leading a troop to be a great time, which is why we'll support you every step of the way. We provide our leaders with:
- Convenient, at-your-pace online training and periodic live webinars.
- Individual guidance from council staff and trained volunteers.
- Online resources to help you quickly and easily prepare for meetings.
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!
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.
SEE PLANSWhat is the Process?
Request a troop number 
Register as an adult member and complete a background check
Connect with a Community Manager
Grow your troop
Meet your troop families
Common Questions about Being a Troop Leader
Where are troop meetings held?
How much time will I need to dedicate as a leader?
How do I know what activities to do with my troop?
What support is available for me as a leader?
How do I get youth to join my troop?
Are parents/caregivers required to volunteer?
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