Special Interest Groups are open to all girls in grades 6-12 (some are open to even younger girls as noted in group descriptions); these are not Girl Scout-only groups. Your troop members aren't interested, but you want to be involved? No problem. Bring a friend, and make new ones! Safety-Wise adults will be provided at all interest group events unless otherwise noted. These groups are for girls, by girls, so other adults need not attend.
 | Backpacking Interest Group (BIG) |
Backpacking Interest Group (BIG)
Get active! This group is open to all teens and adults who have participated in a Backpacking IP weekend. Explore Texas and the surrounding areas as a true adventurer! Backpacking weekends and long trips occur throughout the year during school breaks and holidays.
Email BIG-GSLSC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to join our yahoo group for ongoing involvement.
Water Experience Team (WET)
Crazy about water? Join WET to hone your canoeing, kayaking, sailinga and SCUBA skills. WET is currently being revamped, and we need your feedback. Complete this survey and let us know how you'd like to be involved!
cc: Café Click
Create fliers, brochures and spreadsheets. Complete research and documentation needed for Silver or Gold Award projects. Research information for Project Wild or complete that big science project for school in a fun, girl-only environment at Café Click. Café Click is an open-house, drop-in event at the EDGE Technology Center in the Kodosky Program Center. Join us the first and third Wednesdays every month from 4-7 p.m. Tackle science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) projects with style and confidence as you work with volunteers and staff, connect with others through a safe, secure social networking group, and explore Web 2.0 tools.
Email us to participate.
Girl Scout Advocacy Network
Join our diverse focus group of Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors to meet and discuss the concerns and issues you face as young women in today’s society. Take the opportunity to view legislative issues and bring these topics to the attention of our Texas legislators.
Email us to participate or visit the Advocacy page to learn more.
Media Team
Write for the newspaper, be on television and create films with the GSCTX Media Team! Go beyond traditional media as you help the council navigate social media and networking sites. The Media Team is open to all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout volunteers who are excited to spread the word about Girl Scouting. Participants will explore media related career-fields, improve public speaking skills, discover video creation and more.
Learn more or complete this form to participate.
Girls Interested in Real Leadership Skills (GIRLS) Planning Committee - formerly SCIP
Want to help plan a council-wide event? Do you prefer teen-only activities? Want to improve your leadership and communication skills? Attend one of our outrageous overnights and help plan the “for girls, by girls” events like jJgsaw and the Teen Conference.
Email your name, location and grade to programs@gsctx.org to join the group.
Super People Using Riding Skills (SPURS)
The SPURS program is offered to Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors who are serious about horses and helping. Participants learn everything about horses from nose to tail, develop strong safety awareness, learn how to assist an instructor and give basic riding lessons, develop riding skills, and learn barn management, equine first aid, advanced nutrition and grooming. SPURS members will assist with the year-round, weekend riding program.
Email us to participate.
Rock Climbing Interest Group
Girls' participation in outdoor recreation is a powerful tool for combating self-doubt and building courage and confidence in its place. By working with REI girls in grades 6-12 can enjoy monthly rock climbing instruction sessions to learn the basics of climbing techniques, belaying methods, and proper safety procedures. After having completed one of these courses, girls will have an opportunity to participate in four extended weekend trips.
Email us to participate.
