*This post contains affiliate links. It is Back to Troop time across the country and the Facebook Girl Scout pages are filled with many of the same issues that I have seen year after year after year. Leaders are trying to be “nice” and do everything for their girls, insuring that the parents do not …
Free Girl Scout Leader Start Up Guides from GSUSA and Other Resources for New Leaders
Are you a new leader wondering what to do and where to get started? If you are, then I have a blog post on my other Girl Scout blog will be of great help to you. It does not matter what level you are starting, this list of resources will help you get one foot …
Advice to Girl Scout Leaders Both Veteran and New
Are you feeling a bit of burnout in your role as a Girl Scout leader? Here is some advice from someone who was there. *Originally published in Spring 2014, with a fall 2017, and winter 2026 update. Updated February 2026 After six years of leading my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, I have made the decision …
5 Ways You Are Making Your Life as a Girl Scout Leader More Difficult Than it Needs to Be
I read about it in all of the Girl Scout groups and forums that I visit. It isn’t even cookie season yet and leaders are stressed and up in arms about girls have have not yet registered, parents who have not paid dues, parents asking for siblings to join the troop on trips, and the …
Easy Girl Scout Kaper Chart Idea
There are so many ways that you can create a Girl Scout Kaper Chart. Here are a few ideas that you can use, no matter what level your troop is. Updated August 2021 *This post contains affiliate links. Leaders both old and new will need to create a Kaper Chart for their troop. In this …
14 Great Girl Scout Facebook Groups Girl Scout Leaders Should Join
If you have read any of my blogs over the past few years, you know that I am a huge fan of Babycenter’s Girl Scout Moms forum. Leaders helping leaders is what that group is all about, and I am constantly amazed at how helpful this group of women are. Another resource that I have …