Outdoors
From the backyard to the backcountry, Girl Scouts has a long and storied history of getting every girl outdoors. In fact, many Girl Scouts tell us camping trips are one of the best things about their Girl Scout experience. It’s true! Connecting with the great outdoors in a youth-led setting is a big benefit of belonging to Girl Scouts.
Girl Scouts have opportunities to explore interests and earn badges in areas such as camping, environmental stewardship, trail adventures, and horseback riding.
Preservation
Outdoor fun starts with keeping our environment safe. Girl Scouts will learn about local plants and animals, care for trails and parks, and gain a deep appreciation for our home.
Exploration
Girl Scouts of all ages will find adventure outdoors through level-appropriate activities like hiking, horseback riding, paddling, and camping.
High Adventures
Experienced Girl Scouts often take interest in a unique area, such as water sports or trail and mountain exploration. We offer special interest troops or adventure-seeking travel so they can focus on what they love most about the outdoors.
Camp and Outdoor Programs
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Summer Camp »
Unplug, learn new skills, discover your sense of self, and test new-found independence in a safe, girl-led environment. -
Weekend Camping »
Spend the weekend horseback riding, hiking, or canoeing. Troops can organize their own camping trips as they make memories and learn new skills along the way. -
Gear Rental »
When it's time for your first outdoor adventure, gear (such as a tent or sleeping bag) can be rented from GSCTX. -
Outdoor Patch Programs »
Get involved in the community and earn patches with outdoor programs made just for GSCTX.
Girl Scout Tree Promise™
Join our
mission to protect the planet from the effects of climate change. With
the Elliott Wildlife Values Project and American Forests, we are launching a
bold tree planting and conservation initiative. Girl Scouts is setting
out to plant five million trees across the country in five years and
to protect and honor new and existing trees. Take the Girl Scout Tree Promise!
Troop Leaders: Download the toolkit with step-by-step instructions. Tree-planting season in Texas is September through March.
Leave No Trace
Girl Scouts is committed to leaving our planet better than we found it. By using the seven principles of Leave No Trace, anytime a Girl Scout steps outside, she will be working towards making the world a better place. Girl Scouts learn environmental stewardship and the seven Leave No Trace Principles from badge work, interactive programming, and exploring outdoors! Through Leave No Trace, Girl Scouts will have a greater understanding and love of our planet.
