Written by: Lucy Y. My favorite thing about Girl Scouts and my troop has been our outdoor adventures. I have been lucky to grow up with one of the few long-distance hiking and backpacking trails in Central Texas right in my backyard. I have also been lucky to have been part of a troop with… Continue reading A Girl Scout’s Guide to the Goodwater Loop Trail
Students at Blake Manor Elementary School are like those at any other elementary school. They love to learn, to play, to be with their friends. Their parents are hopeful for their future and want the best for them. However, students at Blake Manor Elementary experience more barriers than many kids. Attending a Title 1 school,… Continue reading Achieving Dreams through Girl Scouts
The wonders of marine life are what drove Troop 27283’s passion for their Bronze Award. With their sights set on one day becoming marine biologists, penguinologists, animal rights lawyers, and more, they were ready to see how they could make a difference. The first step was learning more about the world their favorite animals lived… Continue reading A Deep Dive into One Texas Troop’s Save the Oceans Project
One of the wonderful things about being a Girl Scout volunteer is the endless number of opportunities available to you. Sometimes, especially if you’re a new troop leader, that infinite number can feel overwhelming. I’ve been a Girl Scout volunteer for two years and am the troop leader to nine wonderful first and second grade… Continue reading Discover, Connect, and Take Action: Mobile STEM Experience Center
This year, we celebrate Girl Scouts of Central Texas’s centennial—100 years since the first troop formed in the Central Texas area. A lot has changed over the last one hundred years. Just look at our legacy badges (Dairy Maid Badge, anyone?) compared to today’s lineup for one example. Two things that haven’t changed are our… Continue reading A Century of Girl Power: Girl Scouts Then and Now
It was a cloudy day, but Francis lit up the room with smiles as she carefully made her way through the door. After 69 years, the 93-year-old former troop leader wasted no time in recognizing the grown Girl Scouts who stood before her. “Do you know who this is,” the Girl Scout alums from Troop… Continue reading Girl Scout Alums Celebrate 93-year-old Troop Leader
Girl Scout Alum Q&A – Sarah Mercado “Don’t compare yourself to others and their achievements. Celebrate and recognize what you have done, and uplift those around you by celebrating what they achieve as well.” This year, Girl Scouts of Central Texas celebrates our centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop forming in… Continue reading Girl Scouts of Central Texas Centennial
With unwavering Girl Scout attitude, this year’s Girl Scout Cookie Program persevered amid a worldwide pandemic. Adapting to the new environment, Girl Scouts got creative, learned new digital skills, and conquered the challenge of getting the beloved treats into their customer’s hands. Although many were skeptical about the success of the 2021 Girl Scout Cookie… Continue reading We Came, We Saw, We Conquered
Have you ever dreamed of exploring underwater worlds? Developing your skills as a musician? Sailing into the sunset? Becoming a journalist with a passion for a good story? Designing and building a robot? There's a troop for that! What kind of troop? A Special Interest Troop, of course! At the Special Interest Troop Open House… Continue reading Girl Scouts Special Interest Troops Open House
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Girl Scouts proved to be resilient leaders, ready to serve their community. The 2021 Cookie Program was no exception for our cookie sellers. With masks and sanitizer stocked, girls were ready to share joy through new and beloved cookie flavors. Long-time cookie sellers Landri and Hadley, Junior Girl Scouts from Troop… Continue reading Girl Scouts Share Joy Through Drive-Through Cookie Booth
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