Same Girl Scout experience. Facilitated by staff.
We're here for you! Girl Scout Staff-Led Troops offer families a flexible new way to experience Girl Scouts through professionally facilitated troop meetings led by trained Girl Scouts of Northern California staff.
Girls enjoy the same leadership, STEAM, outdoor, entrepreneurship, and community-building experiences that define Girl Scouts — with added coordination and support designed for today’s busy families.
Staff-Led Troops are currently offered in Fremont and San Jose, with more communities on the way.
A New Pathway Into Girl Scouts
Staff-Led Troops are an additional troop model designed to expand access and support more families in participating in Girl Scouts.
Instead of relying entirely on volunteers to coordinate troop meetings, trained Girl Scouts of Northern California staff facilitate meetings and manage program logistics ensuring girls get the full Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
This model meets families where they are, while strengthening opportunities for girls to grow in confidence, leadership, and community.
- Facilitated by trained, passionate GSNorCal staff who serve as strong role models to youth in your community.
- Interactive activities that make real-life connections with all four program pillars.
- Hands-on, developmentally appropriate, youth-approved activities in STEAM, Outdoors, Life Skills and Entrepreneurship.
- Support for youth as they develop critical life skills and prepare to transition into adulthood.
In addition to offering a Girl Scout experience facilitated by GSNorCal staff, your child will participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, and may have the option to attend Outdoor Adventure Campout, summer camp, and other special events and workshops throughout the year.
I'm ready to join a Staff-Led Troop! How do I register? 
Free Try Out Days
Free, no-commitment Try Out Days in Fremont (October 11) and San Jose (October 18). Come see what Staff-Led Troops are all about!
RESERVE A SPOTProgram Details
Fremont
- Start Dates/Times: October 25, 2026
- Grades 2-3: Sundays at 9:30-10:45am or 1:00-2:15pm
- Grades 4-5: Sundays at 11:00am-12:15pm or 2:30-3:45pm
- Meeting Location: Olive Hyde Program Center, 123 Washington Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
- Free Try Out Day: October 11, 2026 (Register)
Meetings are held twice a month on Sundays with occasional Saturday dates, starting October through May. Enrolled families will receive the full schedule upon registration.
San Jose
- Start Date/Times: November 1, 2026
- Grades 2-3: Sundays at 9:30-10:45am or 1:00-2:15pm
- Grades 4-5: Sundays at 11:00am-12:15pm or 2:30-3:45pm
- Meeting Location: San Jose Girl Scout Office, 1310 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
- Free Try Out Day: October 18, 2026 (Register)
Meetings are held twice a month on Sundays with occasional Saturday dates, starting November through June. Enrolled families will receive the full schedule upon registration.
Enrollment & Fees
Enjoy the Girl Scout experience with guidance from trained staff members for just a $90 annual Girl Scout membership fee and $120 per month for eight months of programming! Financial assistance is available for eligible families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do families need to live in Fremont or San Jose to participate?
Are these still official Girl Scout troops?
What grade levels can participate?
What does my Girl Scout get out of the program?
What happens when my Girl Scout ages out of the program?
Why should my child join Girl Scouts?
Want This Program in Your Community?
Staff-Led Troops are part of Girl Scouts of Northern California’s commitment to expanding access and creating flexible pathways for girls and families.
To bring this program to a new community, we need a few things in place:
- An affordable or free meeting space
- Interest from at least 12 families
We provide a staff facilitator to lead the troop. Know someone great for the role? We welcome referrals.
If your community can help meet these needs, we'd love to talk! Email info@gsnorcal.org to start the conversation.
Looking for Other Ways to Join Girl Scouts?
Find a volunteer-led Girl Scout troop or start your own, or go solo as an individually registered Girl Scout! Learn more.
