Starting a new Girl Scout year is exciting, but it can also come with first-meeting jitters. Whether you’re welcoming brand-new Daisies or bringing together a multi-level troop, a few well-chosen icebreakers can help girls feel comfortable, confident, and ready to dive into adventure.

Here are five easy games (no materials needed!) to break the ice and build sisterhood from the start. Bonus: They all have a Girl Scout twist, and we’ve linked to a PDF you can print out and reference at your meeting.

Girl Scout Handshake Introductions

Each girl introduces herself to the group by saying her name and one fun fact (favorite food, animal, hobby, etc.). Then, she does the official Girl Scout handshake with the next person before they share. This combines introductions with a little tradition, and you can expand on this depending on your troop’s interest and how much time you have by having each girl add one thing she’s most excited to do in Girl Scouts this year.

Would You Rather? Girl Scout Style!

Ask Girl Scout-themed “Would you rather” questions like “Would you rather hike or canoe?” or “Would you rather sell cookies or go camping?” Girls can move to one side of the room or simply raise their hands to show their answer. It’s fast, flexible fun, and it helps leaders learn about girl interests!

Name and Motion Game

Each girl says her name and pairs it with a simple motion (like waving, clapping, twirling). The group repeats her name and motion together before moving on to the next girl. Give this a Girl Scout twist by using motions based on troop activities, such as pretending to pitch a tent, raising a flag, or planting flowers. This is a great for both girls and leaders to learn names!

Line Up Challenge

Without talking, have the girls line up by birthday month, height, or shoe size. Once they think they’re in order, they can say their birthdays or compare heights to check.

Once the girls line up, have them share their Girl Scout level (for multi-level troops) or how long they’ve been in Girl Scouts. It’s a fun way to see the group’s mix of experience.

Two Truths and a Tall Tale

Each girl shares three short statements about herself, two true and one made up. The group guesses which one is the “tall tale.” Encourage at least one of the “truths” to be a Girl Scout-related experience or goal. (Example: “I love camping, I’ve met a Girl Scout from another state, I once sold 10,000 boxes of cookies.”) This sparks conversation about shared adventures.