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 troop is so much more than just a group; it’s a tight-knit community where girls of all backgrounds come together to share adventures, try new things, cheer each other on, and grow into leaders side by side. It’s where laughter echoes during campouts, friendships bloom during badge activities, and every girl feels encouraged to be her true, authentic self.
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!
Who can be a troop leader? 
Girl Scout Experience Box
New Daisy (K-1) & Brownie (2-3) troop leaders from participating councils can receive complimentary monthly supplies delivered right to their door.
LET’S GO!
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 PLANSHow to Start a Troop
After becoming a member of Girl Scouts, you can choose your troop leader volunteer role through your Girl Scout account at MyGS. You’ll complete some trainings to help you succeed as well as undergo a background check before meeting with your Girl Scouts.
Teaming up with a co-leader or troop volunteers, you’ll decide where and when troop meetings take place, and then you’ll set up a meeting with your troop families to talk about things like meeting logistics and the roles they can play in troop life.
Girl Scout leaders are supported every step of the way. Follow the steps below to get started.
Getting Started
Building Your Troop Leadership Team
Planning Troop Meetings
Growing Your Troop
Looking for additional support?
- Q&A Sessions: Attend one of our New Leader Drop-In Sessions to get your questions answered live, connect with fellow leaders, and get to know your Volunteer Support Specialist. More sessions coming this fall!
- Staff & Peer Support: Email us at customercare@gsema.org or call and leave a message at 844-306-4736. Your Girl Scout staff support team is available to answer questions big and small. And you may also have a support network of local community leadership volunteers who can show you the ins and outs of Girl Scouting in your area.
- GSUSA Tips: Check out GSUSA's Tips for Troop Leaders. With accessible advice and inspiring ideas from fellow leaders who've been there, troop leaders can make this troop year their best ever!
