How to Start a Girl Scout Troop in Your Community
A Girl Scout troop, or a group of Girl Scouts and volunteers that meet regularly, is one of many ways to participate in Girl Scouting. Troops set their own meeting schedule, decide what activities they want to enjoy and find ways to improve their community.
Are you interested in starting a new Girl Scout troop? Expand the items below to view each step in our council's process.
1. Fill out the Start a New Troop form 
2. Two adults register as troop leaders
3. Troop leaders successfully complete background checks
4. Troop leaders complete online training
5. Five girls register as Girl Scouts and join the troop
6. Your forming troop receives a troop number
7. Your troop's first year
Girl Scout Troop FAQs
Can you tell me more about Girl Scouts?
What is a Girl Scout troop? How is it structured?
Who can be a troop leader or troop volunteer?
What resources and support is available?
What is the time commitment?
What is the cost to join? What are related costs? Is financial assistance available?
We'll be here for you every step of the way, so why not start now? If you have any questions, please reach out to answers@girlscoutsosw.org or give us a call at 800-338-5248 and we'll help connect you with the information you need.
