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!

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Bring a new Girl Scout troop to your community and earn $50 in startup funds

We're excited to introduce a start-a-troop incentive for the 2027 membership year to help volunteers launch their troop with confidence. From July 6 through Oct. 31, GSSJC will provide $50 in troop startup funds to the first 100 NEW troops formed.

To qualify, troops must have:

Two fully onboarded, unrelated troop leaders
Five registered girls

To be fully onboarded, both troop leaders must:

Register as Girl Scout members
Pass a criminal background check
Complete required training
Open and register a troop bank account with GSSJC

Once all requirements are met and the Incentive Claim Form is submitted and verified, the $50 will be deposited into the troop bank account via ACH. Funds will be awarded on a rolling basis until all 100 incentives have been claimed.

Know someone who would make an amazing troop leader? Encourage them to learn more and get started with a new troop!

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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 PLANS

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Girl Scout Experience Box

New Daisy (k-1) and Brownie (2-3) troop leaders can receive monthly supplies delivered right to their door.

LET'S GO!