What do I need to bring?
A Troop Kit, Registration Packet, and a Girl Scout smile.

How do I get a troop kit and a registration packet and a troop number?
Come to the Girl Scout office and pay a refundable $5 deposit for the kit.

Who do I contact to sign up?
Your Service Unit Orientation Specialist who is:

When is the training?
It is set up individually by the Service Unit Orientation Specialist.

Why do I need to take this training?
The training gives you valuable knowledge about the way our council operates and the necessary guidelines and procedures set by our council to operate your troop, as well as all of the forms. You will also meet other new leaders in your area.

What other training do I need to take?
Basic Girl Scout Orientation (a council course or home study packet), and "Level" training pertaining to the age level you will be working with. A First Aid/CPR trained adult is required for activities that are physically demanding and other activities involving a potential for injury, including parades, hiking, camping, etc.. See Safety Wise for specifics.

How much time do I have to take it?
6 months.

Can I take it after I take my other training?
No, training is progressive. The Leader’s Lifeline Course is the first training.

What training do I need to take if I have already been a leader in another council?
Leader’s Lifeline Course. Please provide our council training department with a list of your current certifications and previous training.

How many meetings can I have with girls before I need to register them?
New troops should register within 4 weeks of their first meeting