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Finances
The most important thing to remember: It’s the GIRLS’ money.
You’ll find a lot of information listed below. If you don’t find the information you need, please email us at info@simivalleygirlscouts.org.
** Keep in mind that information may change. Keep an eye out for updates. **
Open Accounting
We are a non-profit. We must follow the IRS rules for non-profits. That means that ... Read More
Troop Decisions
Troop money belongs to the entire troop and decisions on how to spend it and ... Read More
Everything is Shared by the Troop
Girl Scouts believes in helping others and that includes helping each other. Not every family ... Read More
Troop Dues
Some troops pay for everything the troop needs and does with money earned from the ... Read More
Fall Sale & Cookie Sale
The Girl Scout product sales are not only a great way for troops to raise ... Read More
Girl Led Financial Literacy
Girl Scout troops are Girl Led. This means that the girls make age appropriate decisions ... Read More
Other Accounts
Can your troop use a payment account other than its main bank account? Yes! But… ... Read More
Year-End-Report
Every fall, each troop* must turn in a Year End Financial Report no later than ... Read More
Fund Raising
Your troop has big plans! And they knock the fall and cookie sales out of ... Read More
Plan 2 & Plan 3 Insurance
For most things, Girl Scouts insurance policy covers all registered Girl Scouts. Tag-alongs ARE covered ... Read More
Disbanding a Troop
There are several reasons why a troop might disband. The biggest are: The girls all ... Read More
Hosting Events & Meetings
At troop meetings, girls earn badges, work on Journeys, eat snacks, and have fun.
Troops can attend larger events and troop leaders are encouraged to host them, too!
Here’s some information to help with both.
Guide to the Engineering Badges
The Girl Scout Engineering badges are a wonderful way to introduce STEM ideas and curiosity ...
Hosting an Event
You are thinking about hosting an event and you have questions. First: THANK YOU! Fun ...
Fund Raising
Your troop has big plans! And they knock the fall and cookie sales out of ...
Plan 2 & Plan 3 Insurance
For most things, Girl Scouts insurance policy covers all registered Girl Scouts. Tag-alongs ARE covered ...
Paperwork Makes the World Go Round
Like so many other things in life, running a troop involves paperwork.
For example, the troop’s finances have to be managed, first-aid problems tracked, and each girl has permission forms that have to be renewed each year.
Disbanding a Troop
There are several reasons why a troop might disband. The biggest are: The girls all ...
Four Annual Forms
There are four forms girls must have at every Girl Scout meeting or event: Annual ...
First Aid Forms
Leaders should always have a first aid kit with them. How large it is and ...
Trip Applications
Kaleidoscope? Savannah? Europe or South America? Somewhere else that’s exciting? Traveling with your troop can ...
Year-End-Report
Every fall, each troop* must turn in a Year End Financial Report no later than ...
Transforming Leadership
Travel Progression
Can’t wait to travel with your girls? From a visit to the Moorpark Zoo to international trips and cruises, Girl Scouts can do it all! The first step is knowing what YOUR girls are ready to do.
Here’s a guide to help you get your girls from holding your hand to flying on their own. Click here to access the full travel guide.
If there is a girl in your troop who is ready for more travel adventure than the troop in general is ready for, encourage her to look into the Girl Scout Destinations program.
Outdoor Progression
Eager to get your troop outside?
Here’s a guide to help you take that leap when your girls are ready for it.
There are no set ages for this progression. It’s up to each troop to decide when they are ready for the next step in the adventure!
Stepping Out Training is required when taking your troop beyond it’s normal meeting place. Stepping Out Training must be renewed every 3 years.
First Aid/CPR/AED Training is also required. You can find this training class many places, including with the Red Cross. The class can be all in person (usually an 8 hour day) or it can be a combined class with an online portion AND an in person portion.
Outdoor Training is required for any outdoor cooking activities and for any outdoor overnights.
Be sure to check Safety Activity Checkpoints to see what other trainings are required for your planned activities.
Safety Activity Checkpoints
