Troop leaders are at the core of many girls’ scouting experiences. In this section, you will find the tools and information you need to support girls at each Girl Scout level.
The Troop Support department at Gateway Council is here to provide additional support and resources to leaders and volunteers. These specialists have backgrounds in a range of topics, from STEM to art to the great outdoors.
They're here to brainstorm with you about activities for your troop, answer questions, work with you to start a new troop, and generally help you however they can. Visit our Staff Directory for a full list of Troop Support Specialists.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Crooks
First Year Volunteer Coach
scrooks@girlscouts-gateway.org
Important First Year Documents
New Leader Trainings
First, complete the Successful Leader Series from GSUSA (found on GS Learn). This series includes:
- 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 Girl Scouts in the Outdoors
After completing these trainings, register for one of our New Leader Orientation sessions (via Zoom). Then, if you're looking for more topic-specific training as you navigate your first year, join us for our Monthly Training Series! Plus, you can always explore GS Learn for even more trainings and resources.
New Leader Orientation Schedule 
New Leader Training Series
Additional Resources and Support for New Troop Leaders
Guides & Tools
New Troop Startup Funds
Year at a Glance
Facebook Groups
