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 […]
What is a Girl Scout Experience Box? A monthly supply box shipped throughout the year, packed with supplies, instructions, and printables to make planning and running meetings a piece of cake! Boxes are available in either English or Spanish language versions. Who will receive the boxes? Every new Daisy (K-1) and Brownie (2-3) troop starting […]
Troop leaders and troop treasurers will complete the Annual Troop Finance Report using the Troop Finance Report (fillable form) for 2025. This document provides instructions on how to prepare for your Troop Finance Report, and the finance tracking sheet can be used to organize income and expenses throughout the year. For additional assistance, the following resources are available: If you have questions […]
Community service is a core part of the Essential Girl Scout Experience. And there’s no better way to serve your community than by having the girls take the lead when it comes to planning and running an event. Having a girl-led troop not only helps girls learn to make choices, but it also shows them that many […]
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 […]
Brownie Girl Scouts love to explore outside! Whether you’re on a troop camping trip in the woods or in the backyard with your girl, the outdoors is a great place for girls to develop their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills. Here are 6 Brownie badges and awards found on the Volunteer Toolkit and in badge booklets that girls can earn as they explore nature: 1. Bugs Badge Challenge […]
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 […]