Special Interest Troops

A troop experience unique as you!

In Girl Scouts, you can do anything! But sometimes you want to dive more deeply into a focused area. Explore with like-minded Girl Scouts—whether you're an Independently Registered Girl Scout or part of an existing troop.

Join one of our existing troops below or contact the troop leader for more information.

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Grade levels: All grade levels

The Harp Ensemble is a fun way for young harpists to play together in a non-competitive group setting and to participate in community performances. Meetings are bi-weekly with occasional outings and service project performances. Girl Scouts choose the music and extra activities and can write their own parts if they’d like. This girl-led group is under the direction of Elaine Barber, Principal Harpist for the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

For more information or to join, contact Hedda Elias at (512) 569-6465.

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Grade levels: Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors (grades 6-12)

Set sail into adventure! The Mariners program is a unique, sailing-focused Girl Scout troop that breaks away from the traditional meeting structure. Instead of weekly meetings, Girl Scouts dive straight into hands-on sailing events designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for life on the water. No prior sailing experience is required.

By participating in multiple events, Girl Scouts will improve their sailing skills and can work towards earning the US Sailing’s Small Boat Certification. Most activities are held at Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp on Lake Belton where you learn the fundamentals of sailing and get out on the water—sailing Sunfish and Aquafinns.

Through the Mariners: Sailing-Focused Troop, Girl Scouts will:

Build lasting friendships
Enjoy exciting, water-filled adventures
Learn lifelong sailing and safety skills
Gain confidence and independence on the water
Grow leadership abilities
Develop teamwork, responsibility, and resilience

For more information, email ctxmariners@gmail.com.

Robotics

Grade levels: All grade levels

Girl Scouts have an exciting opportunity to compete in robotics competitions! Discover and solve real-world engineering challenges, connect with engineering and science professionals, and take action to make positive contributions to society.

Through robotics, Girl Scouts will learn valuable life and employment skills by creating ideas, solving problems, and overcoming obstacles. They will also gain confidence in their abilities to positively use technology. No previous robotics experience is necessary.

GSCTX robotics teams participate in FIRST® Robotics Competitions (FRC). FRC combines the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology. Teams are challenged to raise funds, design a team brand, hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. Teams get to learn from professional engineers, build and compete with a robot of their own design, learn and use sophisticated software and hardware, compete and cooperate in alliances and tournaments, and qualify for nearly $14.8 million in college scholarships.

Meet The Lady Cans

The Lady Cans are a champion robotics team located in the greater Austin area.

For more information, contact Customer Care.

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Grade levels: Cadette, Senior, Ambassador (grades 6-12)

Interested in protecting the oceans and aquatic life? Want to journey into the underwater world? Join the Girl Scouts SCUBA Divers, a group for certified divers and those planning on obtaining their SCUBA certification.

Through land, pool, and open water adventures, you will:

Conquer new tasks
Discover the habits of unique creatures
Experience new adventures
Explore dives that appeal to your interests
Sample new activities
Try new equipment
Extend your abilities to go beyond an entry-level diver’s limit

Certified instructors from the Professional Association of Diving Instructors will organize and supervise activities to aid in exploring the local and surrounding diving environments.

For more information, email girlscoutscubadivers@gmail.com.

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