Free Resources for Scout Troop Leaders - Troop Leader Central

Girl Scout leaders love freebies! Here’s a list of free resources for troop leaders. This list of free resources for leaders was complied with the help of members in our Facebook group Freebies & Deals for Girl Scouts and Youth Groups. We’ve also complied a list of free patch programs here. These freebies are not only for Girl Scout troop leaders, but could also be used in leading Frontier Girls, Cub Scout, BSA troops, and many more youth groups.

Know of a free resource for troop leaders that should be included on our list? Please leave us a comment below and also in Freebies & Deals for Girl Scouts and Youth Groups so we can add it to our list.

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Free Field Trips & Outings for Troops

Free Bowling – 2 free games of bowling per day for kids @ participating locations all summer long.
EAA – Free Young Eagles flight
Home Depot Kids Workshops – Held every 1st Saturday of the month at participating locations. All supplies to make project are free, including an orange apron and a project pin. Find a location near you.
Apple – Apple provides free field trips that encourage the use of technology and inspire creativity. Girls will create amazing projects. Field trips can support all manner of STEM badges: Computer Expert, Digital Photography, Digital Movie Making, Coding, Digital Art, and more.
Jo-Ann Fabrics and Craft Stores – When not in use, Jo-Ann classrooms are available for scout gatherings for free. Meet-Up reservations comes with convenient access to Jo-Ann sewing machines, craft tools, project ideas and knowledgeable Team Members. Reservations are required for Meet-Ups and must be made one to seven days in advance. To reserve space for a Meet-Up, ask a Team Member in-store. Some restrictions do apply.
Microsoft Store – They offer programs for Daisy through Cadettes; including aBrownie Computer Expert Badge and Junior Digital Photography Badge program.
Museum Admission – Free admission to select museums on Museum Day.
National Parks Annual Pass – Free pass for 4th graders through the Every Kid Outdoors program.
Amazon – Amazon fulfillment center tours. Ever wonder how Amazon gets your packages to you so quickly? Come see the magic. Tour one of our fulfillment centers and see first-hand how we deliver to you.
LL Bean – Outdoor Discovery Programs. Check their calendar for free events

Free Meeting & Programming Supplies for Troop Leaders

Rubik’s – Borrow an Educational Set, or a Mosaic Set for 6 weeks and only pay return shipping. Educational Sets arrive complete with cubes, guides, Learn-To-Solve curriculum and more. Mosaic Sets arrive with cubes and guides.
Sending Smiles – Decorate postcards for children in need. This non profit will mail your (free) the postcards to be decorated.

Free Community Service Projects for Troops

Sending Smiles – Decorate postcards for children in need. This non profit will mail your (free) the postcards to be decorated.

Free STEM Activities for Troops

Apple – Apple provides free field trips that encourage the use of technology and inspire creativity. Girls will create amazing projects. Field trips can support all manner of STEM badges: Computer Expert, Digital Photography, Digital Movie Making, Coding, Digital Art, and more.
Coding Patches by Girl Coders – Free patches & programs. 20 different free patches currently available.
Microsoft Store – They offer programs for Daisy through Cadettes; including aBrownie Computer Expert Badge and Junior Digital Photography Badge program.
Natural Inquirer scientist & engineer cards – These cards feature Forest Service scientists and engineers. From social scientists to foresters and wildlife biologists to engineers, these cards help every student see possible career opportunities.
Rubik’s – Borrow an Educational Set, or a Mosaic Set for 6 weeks and only pay return shipping. Educational Sets arrive complete with cubes, guides, Learn-To-Solve curriculum and more. Mosaic Sets arrive with cubes and guides.

Free Seeds for Troops

Save the Monarchs – Free butterfly garden seeds for teachers & youth groups.
Live Monarch – Seeds for a butterfly garden. They will send 15 seeds for free (you send them a S.A.S.E.) or make a small donation ($1+) and they will send more seeds.
Pollinator Patch & Program by Cabot Creamery – Patch program is available to download for free. Use the survey to request the free patches. The kit they send will include seeds and planting materials.

Free Memberships

ANA – Free initial one year membership to the ANA by earning their collecting patches. The American Numismatic Association is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins and related items. The ANA serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics.

Sponsorships & Donation Requests for Troops