A cozy, adult-only weekend cabin retreat where Girl Scout volunteers and alumni learn new skills, reconnect with their community, and recharge for the year ahead. 2026 Event Details Event date: October 23-25, 2026Location: Elevate Camps8071 Mineral Road, Shingletown, CA 96088 Register before October 9, 2026: Activity detail | GS NorCalWorkshop brochure, schedule, and FAQs: [Fall […]
In Girl Scouts, troop government is a structured, girl-led system that empowers members to make decisions, plan activities, and manage troop business. It teaches vital leadership, communication, and cooperation skills by allowing girls to take active ownership of their meetings and events. As you are structuring and planning your virtual troop meetings, consider which style of troop government […]
One of the first decisions you will need to make when planning your parent meeting is how you will meet. Will you be meeting with parents in-person or would a virtual parent meeting be a better approach for your troop? Check out the videos below for more information on each type of meeting. You can also check out the Parent/Caregiver […]
2027 Cookie Season Early Bird Qualifying Troops To earn the Early Bird cookie program proceeds, troops had to retain 80% or more of their youth members through renewed or new memberships for the 2027 Girl Scout year. The troops listed on this page qualified for the Early Bird cookie proceeds and will receive additional troop […]
Discoveree: Our Annual Adult Learning Event Discoveree is our council’s largest annual adult learning event, held the Saturday after Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Led by volunteers who share their skills, talents, and expertise, this event is designed for Girl Scout adult volunteers. At Discoveree, participants can choose up to four workshops from a wide […]
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 […]
Per IRS requirements for maintaining non-profit status, all active Girl Scouts of Northern California troops are required to complete a report each year detailing income and expenditure. Troop leaders and troop treasurers will complete the Annual Troop Finance Report using the Troop Finance Report for 2026 form. The reporting period is from June 1st to May […]
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 […]
Binary code, malware, viruses, cyberattacks, and networks… your girls can learn about all these things and more with the new Girl Scout Cybersecurity badges! In August of 2018, GSUSA released K–5 Cybersecurity badges developed in partnership with Palo Alto Networks. These badges have been thoroughly tested to make sure that they are both engaging and educational […]
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