Start Strong with Resources That Make Planning Easy
Every great troop year starts with a plan, and you don't have to create one from scratch.
The "For Volunteers" page is packed with helpful tools to support you throughout the year, from troop meeting ideas and planning resources to uniform information and Girl Scout Shop essentials that help your troop shine. Take advantage of some great upcoming promotions on girlscoutshop.com: From 8/26-9/1: Get free shipping on all orders* with code: FREESHIPBTT26
Looking for an easy roadmap? Troop Year Plans take the guesswork out of planning with ready-to-use meeting guides filled with badge activities, service projects, outdoor adventures, and more. They're customizable, available in print or online, and even include multi-level and bilingual (Spanish) options for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops.
Leading a brand-new Daisy or Brownie troop? You may be eligible for complimentary Girl Scout Experience Boxes delivered right to your door. Each monthly box includes meeting scripts, supplies, and easy-to-follow instructions, so you can spend less time planning and more time making memories together. Welcome Boxes begin shipping in August 2026, so now is the perfect time to get your troop ready.
As you plan your year, don't forget to check your local council's resources, including Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints, to help every adventure be a safe one.
Fill Your Calendar with Adventures
There are plenty of exciting programs waiting for your troop and their families in case you need a bit of inspiration for your first few meetings.
The Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge makes it easy to spend more time outside with 50 fun activities that can be enjoyed almost anywhere, from neighborhood walks to local parks. Download the free activity sheet and see just how much adventure is waiting right outside your door.
Then, celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend this September by exploring your favorite state park through hikes, self-guided adventures, stargazing, watersports, and more. Grab the free passport activity sheet, earn a patch, and don't forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and buddy.
This is also a great time for Girl Scout Juniors and Ambassadors to start thinking about Leadership Awards. With Journeys retiring on October 1, 2026, Leadership Awards now serve as the pathway toward Girl Scouts' Highest Awards, giving girls more flexibility to discover their interests, strengthen leadership skills, and create meaningful change in their communities.
The Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge makes it easy to spend more time outside with 50 fun activities that can be enjoyed almost anywhere, from neighborhood walks to local parks. Download the free activity sheet and see just how much adventure is waiting right outside your door.
Then, celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend this September by exploring your favorite state park through hikes, self-guided adventures, stargazing, watersports, and more. Grab the free passport activity sheet, earn a patch, and don't forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and buddy.
This is also a great time for Girl Scout Juniors and Ambassadors to start thinking about Leadership Awards. With Journeys retiring on October 1, 2026, Leadership Awards now serve as the pathway toward Girl Scouts' Highest Awards, giving girls more flexibility to discover their interests, strengthen leadership skills, and create meaningful change in their communities.
Get Excited for What's Next
Guided by research, feedback, and the experiences of Girl Scouts, families, and volunteers, exciting updates are on the way that will make discovering programs and planning adventures even easier, while keeping the heart of the Girl Scout experience exactly the same. Starting in spring 2027, a whole new wave of updated programs and a brand-new digital Program Library are on the way, creating even more ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore what interests them most.
Want a sneak peek at what's ahead? Explore what's next to learn more about the future of Girl Scouts and all the exciting adventures still to come.
Here's to a year filled with discovery, friendship, and unforgettable adventures.
Happy back-to-troop season!
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