Indian Valley Service Unit
Girl Scouts 11-17 Program Help
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| The Girl Scout Promise On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. |
Girl Scouting -- For Every Girl, Everywhere!
As an advisor to an Older Girl Scout Troop you are helping to shape lives and
skills. Use these links to help you along the way.
Activities --
Training -- The Girl Scouts 11-17 Training will teach all you need to know about
running your Older Girl troop. Make sure you check the Training Calendar and
schedule your Age 11-17 Level Training as soon as possible if you have not already
taken it.
Ask Questions -- Feel free to contact anyone on the Service Unit Team with your
questions. Most Team Members have led a variety of levels and can help you solve
any problems. Team Members and other leaders are also a great resource for new
ideas and advice.
Forms, Forms, Forms -- Make sure that you have all appropriate forms for your girls.
A good idea is to keep them all organized in a troop binder that you can keep with you
at meetings and events. You will need:
Uniforms -- It's up to your troop what your policy on uniforms will be. Some troops
require full uniforms, while others only require a vest or sash. Some troops even
make troop t-shirts. It's helpful for you, as the leader, to know the proper placement
of insignia. These handouts are helpful for you and the parents in your troop:
Silver Award -- Up-to-date information on GSUSA's requirements for the Girl Scout
Silver Award.
Gold Award -- Up-to-date information on GSUSA's requirements for the Girl Scout
Gold Award.
skills. Use these links to help you along the way.
Activities --
Training -- The Girl Scouts 11-17 Training will teach all you need to know about
running your Older Girl troop. Make sure you check the Training Calendar and
schedule your Age 11-17 Level Training as soon as possible if you have not already
taken it.
Ask Questions -- Feel free to contact anyone on the Service Unit Team with your
questions. Most Team Members have led a variety of levels and can help you solve
any problems. Team Members and other leaders are also a great resource for new
ideas and advice.
Forms, Forms, Forms -- Make sure that you have all appropriate forms for your girls.
A good idea is to keep them all organized in a troop binder that you can keep with you
at meetings and events. You will need:
- Health and Safety Form
- Registration Form (Yellow Copy)
- Photo Release Form (optional)
Uniforms -- It's up to your troop what your policy on uniforms will be. Some troops
require full uniforms, while others only require a vest or sash. Some troops even
make troop t-shirts. It's helpful for you, as the leader, to know the proper placement
of insignia. These handouts are helpful for you and the parents in your troop:
Silver Award -- Up-to-date information on GSUSA's requirements for the Girl Scout
Silver Award.
Gold Award -- Up-to-date information on GSUSA's requirements for the Girl Scout
Gold Award.