Girl Scout Starter Troops

Get Started with Girl Scouts - Together!

Looking for a fun and easy way to begin your Girl Scout journey? Our Starter Troops are the perfect place to start! Girl Scout staff will lead the troop’s first four meetings— helping your girl make new friends, explore hands-on activities, and earn her very first patches. You'll be right there alongside her, sharing the experience and watching her grow.

As the troop gets going, Girl Scout staff will work with families to help volunteers take the lead—so the fun can continue through summer and into the new school year. We’ll provide the support and tools needed every step of the way.

Ready to Get Started?

Girls must be registered before attending the troop’s first meeting. Please note that a parent or caregiver is required to stay for the first four meetings to help the troop get started and understand how everything works. We also encourage parents to register as an adult and Troop Helpers and be part of the adventure!

Girl membership is $55 plus a patch at each meeting, access to special events, summer programs, and more! Adult membership is $35.

Financial Aid is Available

Financial assistance is available for membership cost and uniforms.
Please contact Customer Care at customercare@girlscoutsoc.org for more information.

Register Today for a Starter Troop

Costa Mesa Make New Friends (Kinder - 3rd) toggle arrow

Grades: This troop is welcoming current K–3rd grade girls who will be entering 1st grade through 4th grade in Fall 2026.

Meeting Schedule: Meetings are every Wednesday from 6:00–7:00 PM at Rea Elementary MPR. The troop’s first meeting will be Wednesday, March 11th.

All Meeting Dates: March 11, March 19, March 25, April 1

Steps to Join:

Join Starter Troop 5292
Add the number of girls and adults using the + sign
Create and verify a Girl Scout account
Enter your family’s details and complete the registration
*Financial assistance is available for membership cost and uniforms.
Please contact customer care, for more information.

Troop staff will guide the first four meetings, with continued support as families take the lead and carry the troop into the school year.

Garden Grove Make New Friends (Kinder - 4th) toggle arrow

Grades: This troop is welcoming current K–4th grade girls who will be entering 1st grade through 5th grade in Fall 2026.

Meeting Schedule: Meetings are every Thursday from 6:30–7:30 PM at Stanley Elementary MPR. The troop’s first meeting will be Thursday, February 18th.

All Meeting Dates: February 18, March 5, March 26, April 9

Steps to Join:

Join Starter Troop 5189
Add the number of girls and adults using the + sign
Create and verify a Girl Scout account
Enter your family’s details and complete the registration
*Financial assistance is available for membership cost and uniforms.
Please contact customer care, for more information.

Troop staff will guide the first four meetings, with continued support as families take the lead and carry the troop into the school year.

Vista Verde Make New Friends (Incoming Kinder - 3rd) toggle arrow

Grades: This troop is welcoming current TK–3nd grade girls who will be entering Kindergarten through 4rd grade in Fall 2026.

Meeting Schedule: Meetings are every Thursday from 5:30–6:30 PM at Las Lomas Community Center. The troop’s first meeting will be Thursday, March 5th.

All Meeting Dates: March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26

Steps to Join:

Join Starter Troop 5356
Add the number of girls and adults using the + sign
Create and verify a Girl Scout account
Enter your family’s details and complete the registration
*Financial assistance is available for membership cost and uniforms.
Please contact customer care, for more information.

Troop staff will guide the first four meetings, with continued support as families take the lead and carry the troop into the school year.

What Girl Scouts Do

Discover a sense of belonging, problem-solving fun, and personal growth.

Find New Friends

Get ready for big adventures and to meet the squad that’s always ready to cheer you on.

Benefits of Girl Scouts

Discover new possibilities, make new friends, have fun & gain access to a variety of exciting activities.