The New Leader Guide is your go-to resource for getting started as a troop leader. It covers everything from planning your first meeting to understanding badges, safety guidelines, and how to support your girls’ growth. Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, this guide will help you lead with confidence and make your […]
If you are a troop leader or hold another volunteer role that requires you to verify training for other volunteers, there are two routes to do so. Ask the volunteers to follow the steps below to download their certificate of completion (option 1) or training report as a PDF (option 2). They can then email […]
Note: we are currently registering troops for the Experience Box program for the 2026-27 membership year. Boxes will begin shipping to qualified troops in August 2026. This Help Center article is an FAQ for the Girl Scout Experience Box program. For complete program details, including box contents, visit the Girl Scout Experience Box page on […]
Accessing gsLearn gsLearn is accessed through your single sign-on account in MyGS. This means you can only access gsLearn through your MyGS account on a web browser, no matter the device. Follow the instructions below to access gsLearn. Once you are in gsLearn, you’ll find your options are in the green bar at the top of […]
What is a Co-Op Troop? The traditional troop model has two unrelated adults acting as the Troop Leader and Co-Leader. In a co-op troop, all adults who are able to do so will take on a leadership role within the troop. Typically, adults rotate meeting leadership and other roles are divided according to interests and […]
Girl Scout Membership Registration and Renewal should primarily be completed online through MyGS. Instructions can be found here. If online access is limited, this Girl Membership Form (PDF) may be used. Paper registration forms should be turned in to your local GSNorCal staff member or council office location. También está disponible un formulario de membresía en español.
Want to add more Girl Scouts or volunteers to your troop? Read our tips below.
Troop Leader Renewal Steps 1. Log into your MyGS account 2. Renew Your Troop Members 3. Review your cart & confirm member details This document will provide troop leaders with instructions to renew your troop girls and adults. Visit GSNorCal’s renewal webpage http://www.gsnorcal.org/renew for more information on renewal rewards and resources. Registration/Renewal Steps for Troop Leaders
Easily welcome new members to your troop in one of the following ways: 1. Display the Troop in the Troop Catalog and Share the Link Troops displayed in the troop catalog will have open troop spaces available to select when potential new members search for troop options in and around their specified zip code. To […]
Council Emergency Cards are a business card with the GSNorCal emergency line number and links for emergency forms. Leaders must have with them the most current council emergency cards. All adults should have a copy of the card along with troop emergency contact information. Note that there are 10 cards in the document and that it […]
Download the fillable PDF document or Word version to plan and calendar activities for the six fundamental Girl Scout activities with your troop leadership team.
Troops make friends, build new skills, earn badges and awards, and have fun! What Troops Do To have a well-rounded Girl Scout experience, we encourage all troops to: Volunteer Resources MyGS, gsLearn & Volunteer Toolkit »Log in to MyGS to manage your Member Profile, access trainings through gsLearn, and manage your troop through the Volunteer Toolkit. […]
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