Sometimes coordinating a group of 12+ girls may seem like a challenge, but being the leader of a Girl Scout troop isn’t a journey you have to take on by yourself! Aside from your trusty friends at GSNorCal, you have a whole team of troop parents within reach, ready to help you create amazing experiences […]
My first year as a troop leader, I got very lucky. I had 18 girls in my troop and 16 of their moms offered to volunteer and help! While I seemed to have more than enough people to help, many of my fellow troop leaders struggled. I wondered, what I had done that they hadn’t? Did I […]
Managing a troop is no small task, but having a team of parent helpers can make a big difference. From snack coordinator to trip driver to troop treasurer, there are many ways parents can take an active role in your troop, and it’s important to make sure they know their help is appreciated! Whether you […]
Busy family schedules, work responsibilities, cleaning, cooking, driving—there’s always something that needs to be done. It’s no wonder every family needs a system to keep the moving pieces in our lives in order! As a troop leader, one of my greatest desires is that girls are able to attend every meeting and as many fun […]
You’ve probably heard of a helicopter parent—a parent who takes an overprotective or excessive role in the tiny facets of their child’s life. There’s even a new term, lawnmower parent, a parent who goes out of their way to mow down any hardship, obstacle, or adversity their child might possibly face. On the face of […]
Your girls dream big and want to change the world! Goal setting is one of their most powerful tools to succeed. Whether they’re planning a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award Project, organizing a community service trip, or hoping to get into their perfect college, your girls can achieve their dreams with these tips on setting specific, achievable Girl Scout […]
Fall is approaching and Girl Scouts are starting to head back to school, which means girls, parents, and volunteers alike are about to get a whole lot busier! But despite how hectic the new troop year can be, in today’s connected world, ideas and inspiration are at your (and your troop’s) fingertips! Whether you are a new troop leader or a […]
I didn’t know what my Girl Scout experience would be when I signed up to become a troop leader nearly a decade ago. I don’t think any truly know what to expect. You are obviously hoping to shape young girls into amazing leaders and have some fun along the way. You do this through a lot of discovery, spending […]
Have you ever gotten to the point in your Girl Scout year where you realize you’re a bit overwhelmed and can’t believe you signed up for this job? As much as I love being a Girl Scout leader, it’s happened to me. I have some tips to share about how intentional and strategic scheduling can […]
There are two digital ways to invite new youth/girls and adults into your troop: through MyGS or through the online troop catalog. Inviting through MyGS will work whether your troop has openings or not but can only be done by a Troop Leader or Troop Admin. If you are not a troop leader, you can still invite […]
Want to add more Girl Scouts or volunteers to your troop? Read our tips below.
Every year, the troop leader and troop treasurer reconcile the annual income and expenses and complete the Annual Troop Finance Report. The more prepared you both are, the easier it will be to complete. For information on record keeping and completing the Troop Finance Report, you can access the Troop Finance Report Overview module in GSLearn by […]