Fall 2026 Lead & Learn

Troop Management

National surveys show that Girl Scout volunteers are more likely to be satisfied with their roles and remain active if they receive the training they need to be successful. This section focuses on courses for new and seasoned troop leaders or other troop support volunteers to help them safely and effectively manage their troops with confidence. Everything a New Leader Needs to Start Strong, Step by Step Starting a new troop can feel overwhelming. The New Troop Leader Learning Path is designed to make a first time leader feel supported and confident leading a safe, fun, and successful Girl Scout troop.

Who should complete this learning path? All new troop leaders and assistant leaders.

What’s Included The New Troop Leader Learning Path includes seven courses that build on one another. Together, they cover troop basics, safety, finances, planning, and age-appropriate programming.

Learning Path Courses 1. New Troop Leader Training (Required) 2. Troop Money Management

3. Managing My Troops from My Account 4. Volunteer Toolkit—Troop Leader View 5. Girl Scouts Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention (Required) 6. Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training (Required) 7. New Leader Onboarding: What Girl Scouts Do

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