Troop Leader Blueprint for an Amazing Year

Your Blueprint for an Amazing Troop Year

New troop year? Bring it on!

Keep your troop going strong with these specially adapted badges, Journeys, and activities for virtual and safe in-person meetings, as well as current COVID-19 guidelines and resources. We’re here to support you as you help your troop thrive.

Program Ideas and Adaptations

Power a fun-filled troop year with this curated selection of badges, Journeys, and activities to help you throughout this troop year.

Select a grade level

Daisies

Brownies

Juniors

Cadettes

Seniors

Ambassadors

Multi-Level

Training and Planning Tools

Local Support and Training

Online Volunteer Training (gsLearn)

Volunteers and troop leaders can learn new skills, attend training and develop even more Girl Scout knowledge all from home using gsLearn!

How to get started:

Login through myGS and click on gsLearn. All gsLearn accounts are associated with the email address you have registered with Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. And that's it!
Click "My Account" (yellow box)
Click the gsLearn tab on the left to activate your gsLearn account.
Let customercare@girlscouts-gateway.org know when you have activated your gsLearn account. We will then add the correct training modules to gsLearn for your volunteer role.
If you are a new troop leader, reach out to your Volunteer Engagement Coach at customercare@girlscouts-gateway.org for additional assistance.

Volunteers will have access to the trainings below and more:

New Troop Leader Training:
- - GSUSA Foundation 1: The Girl Scout Way
  - GSUSA Foundation 2: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
  - GSUSA Foundation 3: Well-Being and Development
  - GSUSA Foundation 4: Understanding Troop Operations
  - GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit Tutorials
- Great for Existing and New Troop Leader Training:
  - GSUSA Foundation 1: The Girl Scout Way
  - GSUSA Foundation 2: The Girl Scout Leadership Experience
  - GSUSA Foundation 3: Well-Being and Development
  - GSUSA Foundation 4: Understanding Troop Operations
  - GSUSA Zoom for Girl Scouts
  - GSUSA Girl Scouts in the Outdoors
  - GSUSA Facilitating Virtual Troop Meetings
  - GSUSA Zoom for Virtual Meetings

Troop Leader Facebook Groups

Connect with other leaders in your community, exchange ideas and stay up to date on community events and announcements by joining our community specific volunteer Facebook groups!

All Gateway Council leader, co-leaders and Juliette mentors
Community 2
Community 3 (leaders only)
Commnity 3 (leaders and parents)
Community 4
Community 5 (leaders only)
Community 5 (leaders and parents)
Community 6 (leaders only)
Community 6 (leaders and parents)
Community 7
Community 9
Community 10 (leaders only)
Community 10 (leaders and parents)
Community 11 (leaders only)
Community 11 (leaders and parents)

Meeting Planning Tools

Check out these tried-and-true resources from fellow troop leaders who successfully adapted their meetings for in-person-safe and virtual settings.

Meeting Facilitation

Zoom for Troops

Zoom licenses are available for Girl Scout volunteers through Gateway Council so you can begin or continue to meet virtually! Girls can stay connected, continue building their skills and have a blast no matter where they are.

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Planning Activities

These volunteer-generated ideas can you help adapt to any meeting environment. You can also visit the program level pages above to view adaptations for specific badges and journeys.

Connecting with Families

COVID Guidelines