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Get ready for big adventures with best friends.

Finding your troop is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Once you join your special group of Girl Scouts, the possibilities are endless.

You’ll develop lifelong bonds as you learn new skills, explore the outdoors, help your community, and share your dreams for the future. Most importantly, your troop is a safe space to be totally yourself and grow the confidence to meet any challenge. Find out what being a Girl Scout is all about with your free activity book.

These forever friends are waiting for you—come say hi today!

Getting started is easy.

 Simply provide basic contact information to create an account, then you'll get a list of troops that might be right for you. Check out their meeting schedules and locations, and choose the one that fits best! 

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1. Click the "JOIN A TROOP" button below to access the myGS portal.  

2. Select “Find a Troop” and proceed with your search.  

3. Enter your zip code to view available troops nearby. If no troops appear, try expanding your search radius.  

4. Check out their meeting schedules and locations, and choose the one that fits best!

5. Choose a troop by clicking the plus sign next to “Girls”.  

6. Click "Add Details" to continue.  

7. When prompted to log in, either create a new account or log in to your existing one.  

8. Complete your registration by filling out the required member information and providing payment details.  

9. Once your registration is complete, the troop leader will be notified and will contact you with further instructions. If you haven’t heard from them within 7-10 business days, please reach out to us at info@gsgst.org. 

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