Tips for Troop Leaders

Make this troop year your best ever!

Mental Health & Your Troop
Girls' mental health and wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Here's how Girl Scout troop leaders can help support girls who might be struggling.

How Your Troop Can Take Action—Right Now
There are lots of ways for your troop to give back when you can't meet—or serve— in person. Here's how to get started.
Zoom Fatigue at Troop Meetings Is Real. Here’s How to Overcome It.
Use these volunteer-approved tips to overcome screen fatigue and successfully engage your troop virtually!
Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families
When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?
Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now
Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

As a Girl Scout troop leader, you fill important roles in your girls' lives: fearless leader, empowering role model, and innovative event organizer, among others.

No one said this rewarding journey would be easy, but with Tips for Troop Leaders, you'll be ready to meet any challenge that comes your way. By providing accessible advice and inspiring ideas from our panel of Volunteer Experts, Tips for Troop Leaders supports both new and returning troop leaders as they encourage their girls to grow into the leaders they were born to be!

We get that no troop leader experience is exactly the same. That's why our Volunteer Experts come from urban, suburban, and rural areas. They're entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms, and former members of the military. And they work with younger girls, older girls, differently abled girls, and girls across socioeconomic statuses. So when you want real-world advice from fellow troop leaders who've been there, here’s where to find it!

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Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence
Girl Guide alum Fairuz Ahmed and Girl Scout alum Megs Shah created Parasol Cooperative, a membership organization for service providers designed to help them better serve domestic violence survivors.

Letting Go of Perfection
“Women [often strive for] perfection, but in business ‘done’ is better than ‘perfect,’” says Girl Scout alum and Coolhaus founder Natasha Case.

Finding Success in Field Science
“In geology, like a lot of other field sciences, women are making great progress in getting in, but as you go up the ladder … the numbers dwindle,” says researcher Beverly Goodman. “Field sciences are the most vulnerable to that loss.”

Using Social Media for Marketing
Artist Theresa Drapkin was never a big fan of social media. But when she started her business a few years ago, she found that her greatest moments of growth resulted from social media interactions.

Negotiating for Remote Work
Katie Johnson, vice president of operations for Women in Negotiations, started working remotely two years before the pandemic. She shares her advice for navigating the pitfalls and advantages.

Integrating Your Life
“Gone are the days of ‘Work Susan’ and ‘Home Susan,’” explains Susan McPherson, CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill Education, 2021). All of the networking you do can and will help you in every aspect of your life.

On Becoming a Naturalist
Dr. Terri Jump — who traveled on the largest scientific expedition to ever go to Antarctica — first fell in love with nature at Girl Scout camp.

Tips for Troop Leaders

Make this troop year your best ever!

Mental Health & Your Troop
Girls' mental health and wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Here's how Girl Scout troop leaders can help support girls who might be struggling.

How Your Troop Can Take Action—Right Now
There are lots of ways for your troop to give back when you can't meet—or serve— in person. Here's how to get started.

Zoom Fatigue at Troop Meetings Is Real. Here’s How to Overcome It.
Use these volunteer-approved tips to overcome screen fatigue and successfully engage your troop virtually!

Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families
When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?

Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now
Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

You'll also like...

Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence
Girl Guide alum Fairuz Ahmed and Girl Scout alum Megs Shah created Parasol Cooperative, a membership organization for service providers designed to help them better serve domestic violence survivors.

Letting Go of Perfection
“Women [often strive for] perfection, but in business ‘done’ is better than ‘perfect,’” says Girl Scout alum and Coolhaus founder Natasha Case.

Finding Success in Field Science
“In geology, like a lot of other field sciences, women are making great progress in getting in, but as you go up the ladder … the numbers dwindle,” says researcher Beverly Goodman. “Field sciences are the most vulnerable to that loss.”

Using Social Media for Marketing
Artist Theresa Drapkin was never a big fan of social media. But when she started her business a few years ago, she found that her greatest moments of growth resulted from social media interactions.

Negotiating for Remote Work
Katie Johnson, vice president of operations for Women in Negotiations, started working remotely two years before the pandemic. She shares her advice for navigating the pitfalls and advantages.

Integrating Your Life
“Gone are the days of ‘Work Susan’ and ‘Home Susan,’” explains Susan McPherson, CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill Education, 2021). All of the networking you do can and will help you in every aspect of your life.

On Becoming a Naturalist
Dr. Terri Jump — who traveled on the largest scientific expedition to ever go to Antarctica — first fell in love with nature at Girl Scout camp.

Launching My STEM Career
For Gold Award Girl Scout Hannah DeLisle-Stall, Girl Scouts set her on a path that led to a STEM career.

Evaluating Your Well-Being
Gold Award alum Stacey Nunn discusses how to evaluate your own well-being.

Going Beyond "Self-Care"
Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shares advice on how to retain your sense of self after having kids.

Setting Healthy Boundaries
Girl Scout alum Nedra Tawwab on setting healthy boundaries at work and home

Tips for Troop Leaders

Make this troop year your best ever!

Mental Health & Your Troop Girls' mental health and wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Here's how Girl Scout troop leaders can help support girls who might be struggling.

How Your Troop Can Take Action—Right Now There are lots of ways for your troop to give back when you can't meet—or serve— in person. Here's how to get started.

Zoom Fatigue at Troop Meetings Is Real. Here’s How to Overcome It. Use these volunteer-approved tips to overcome screen fatigue and successfully engage your troop virtually!

Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?

Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

You'll also like...

Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence Girl Guide alum Fairuz Ahmed and Girl Scout alum Megs Shah created Parasol Cooperative, a membership organization for service providers designed to help them better serve domestic violence survivors.

Letting Go of Perfection “Women [often strive for] perfection, but in business ‘done’ is better than ‘perfect,’” says Girl Scout alum and Coolhaus founder Natasha Case.

Finding Success in Field Science “In geology, like a lot of other field sciences, women are making great progress in getting in, but as you go up the ladder … the numbers dwindle,” says researcher Beverly Goodman. “Field sciences are the most vulnerable to that loss.”

Using Social Media for Marketing Artist Theresa Drapkin was never a big fan of social media. But when she started her business a few years ago, she found that her greatest moments of growth resulted from social media interactions.

Negotiating for Remote Work Katie Johnson, vice president of operations for Women in Negotiations, started working remotely two years before the pandemic. She shares her advice for navigating the pitfalls and advantages.

Integrating Your Life “Gone are the days of ‘Work Susan’ and ‘Home Susan,’” explains Susan McPherson, CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill Education, 2021). All of the networking you do can and will help you in every aspect of your life.

On Becoming a Naturalist Dr. Terri Jump — who traveled on the largest scientific expedition to ever go to Antarctica — first fell in love with nature at Girl Scout camp.

Launching My STEM Career For Gold Award Girl Scout Hannah DeLisle-Stall, Girl Scouts set her on a path that led to a STEM career.

Evaluating Your Well-Being Gold Award alum Stacey Nunn discusses how to evaluate your own well-being.

Going Beyond "Self-Care" Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shares advice on how to retain your sense of self after having kids.

Setting Healthy Boundaries Girl Scout alum Nedra Tawwab on setting healthy boundaries at work and home

Mental Health & Your Troop
Girls' mental health and wellbeing is just as important as their physical health. Here's how Girl Scout troop leaders can help support girls who might be struggling.

How Your Troop Can Take Action—Right Now
There are lots of ways for your troop to give back when you can't meet—or serve— in person. Here's how to get started.

Zoom Fatigue at Troop Meetings Is Real. Here’s How to Overcome It.
Use these volunteer-approved tips to overcome screen fatigue and successfully engage your troop virtually!

Defining “Girl-Led” with Your Troop Families
When her new meeting space is her living room, how can you encourage families to keep activities girl-led at home?

Four Simple Ways to Keep Girl Scouts Going Right Now
Use these tips to make an impact on your troop with the time you have available.

Supporting Women Affected by Domestic Violence
Girl Guide alum Fairuz Ahmed and Girl Scout alum Megs Shah created Parasol Cooperative, a membership organization for service providers designed to help them better serve domestic violence survivors.

Letting Go of Perfection
“Women [often strive for] perfection, but in business ‘done’ is better than ‘perfect,’” says Girl Scout alum and Coolhaus founder Natasha Case.

Finding Success in Field Science
“In geology, like a lot of other field sciences, women are making great progress in getting in, but as you go up the ladder … the numbers dwindle,” says researcher Beverly Goodman. “Field sciences are the most vulnerable to that loss.”

Using Social Media for Marketing
Artist Theresa Drapkin was never a big fan of social media. But when she started her business a few years ago, she found that her greatest moments of growth resulted from social media interactions.

Negotiating for Remote Work
Katie Johnson, vice president of operations for Women in Negotiations, started working remotely two years before the pandemic. She shares her advice for navigating the pitfalls and advantages.

Integrating Your Life
“Gone are the days of ‘Work Susan’ and ‘Home Susan,’” explains Susan McPherson, CEO of McPherson Strategies and author of The Lost Art of Connecting (McGraw-Hill Education, 2021). All of the networking you do can and will help you in every aspect of your life.

On Becoming a Naturalist
Dr. Terri Jump — who traveled on the largest scientific expedition to ever go to Antarctica — first fell in love with nature at Girl Scout camp.

Launching My STEM Career
For Gold Award Girl Scout Hannah DeLisle-Stall, Girl Scouts set her on a path that led to a STEM career.

Evaluating Your Well-Being
Gold Award alum Stacey Nunn discusses how to evaluate your own well-being.

Going Beyond "Self-Care"
Psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin shares advice on how to retain your sense of self after having kids.

Setting Healthy Boundaries
Girl Scout alum Nedra Tawwab on setting healthy boundaries at work and home