girl scouts of central texas

What girl scouts of central texas does

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), headquartered at 12012 Park Thirty-Five Circle in Austin, Texas. The council serves youth members across the K-12 grade range through a six-tier progression — Daisy (K-1), Brownie (2-3), Junior (4-5), Cadette (6-8), Senior (9-10), and Ambassador (11-12) — alongside adult volunteers, parents, and troops organized into geographic service units. Programs are delivered through 400+ annual council-led events, two owned camp properties (Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp), badge and Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) pathways, travel programs, and a retail shop selling uniforms and merchandise.

Underlying technology is limited to inherited national and third-party platforms: the MyGS member portal (membership/registration), the gsEvents registration system (council event sign-ups), and Doubleknot (camp facility reservations for troop and service unit campouts). GSCTX does not operate any proprietary software, API, or developer-facing platform, and technology serves an administrative and member-experience function rather than a product or revenue-generating role. The organization also runs the Life as Girls Podcast and maintains a presence across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

The revenue model blends recurring membership dues ($65 youth / $30 adult annually for 2026-2027), camp and program fees (summer camp requires a $100 deposit), the Fall Product Program (nuts, candy, magazines) and the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program — described as the largest girl-led business in the world — through which troops earn 35% on nut/candy items and Program Credits redeemable for camps, events, travel, and membership renewals. Additional revenue streams include lifetime memberships ($400 adult / $200 Young Alum), Trefoil Society recurring donations, individual donations through the council portal, Cookies, Cocktails, and Confections community events, retail shop sales, and camp facility rentals. Dues flow upward to GSUSA, which sets curriculum, brand, and policy standards under a Congressional Charter granting it exclusive ownership of Girl Scout trademarks. GSCTX has no parent company, no VC or PE ownership, and no disclosed funding rounds or M&A activity.

Name

girl scouts of central texas

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Website

https://gsctx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit local council in Austin, serving K-12 girls across Central Texas through troop-based leadership programs, summer camps, badges, the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program, and 400+ annual council events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girls leadership programs
• Nonprofit scouting services
• Youth camp services
• Membership organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from youth and adult members. Dues are paid to Girl Scouts of the USA with a portion retained by the council. Youth membership $65/year, adult membership $30/year for 2026-2027 membership year.
2. Girl Scout Cookie Program: The largest girl-led business in the world. Girl Scouts sell cookies and earn Program Credits that can be used for council programs, camps, and travel. Troops earn proceeds to subsidize costs for all members.
3. Fall Product Program: Fall product program allows Girl Scouts to sell nuts, candy, magazines, and more. Troops earn 35% on nut and candy items; $2 for each magazine subscription or non-food item.
4. Summer Camp Fees: Residential and day camp programs with registration fees, deposits ($100), and balance payments. Financial assistance and camperships available.
5. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations through the council's donation portal, Trefoil Society recurring giving program, and community events like Cookies, Cocktails, and Confections.
6. Camp Facility Rentals: Weekend camping and facility reservations at Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp through the Doubleknot system.
7. Retail Shop Sales: Council-operated shop selling Girl Scout uniforms, badges, merchandise, and council-specific items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers girl-only youth leadership programming through annual memberships ($65 youth/$30 adult), summer and weekend camp experiences at Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores, 400+ annual council events, and the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program and Fall Product Program. Members earn badges, pursue Bronze/Silver/Gold Highest Awards, and access volunteer-led troop experiences across Central Texas.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing youth development programs through a multi-tiered offering. The core membership program ($65 youth/$30 adult annually) grants access to troop activities, camps, and 400+ annual council events. Program delivery centers on summer camp (lottery-based overnight and day camps at Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores) and weekend troop camping reservations. Fundraising through the Fall Product Program and Girl Scout Cookie Program (the world's largest girl-led business) enables girls to earn Program Credits redeemable for camps, events, and travel. Achievement pathways include badges, Leadership Awards, and Highest Awards (Bronze/Silver/Gold). GSCTX also provides volunteer resources (Volunteer Essentials), financial assistance, lifetime membership options, and a retail shop. The Get Ready with Girl Scouts Program targets incoming kindergarteners/first graders. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girl Scout Membership Annual membership program for youth in grades K-12 and adults, granting access to Girl Scout troop activities, council events, camps, and basic liability insurance. Youth dues $65 and adult dues $30 for the 2026-2027 year, with Extended Year and Lifetime options available.
• Lifetime Membership One-time lifetime membership available to adults 18 and older at $400 (or $200 Young Alum for ages 18-29), providing a lifetime membership card and pin, invitations to special GSUSA events, monthly Girl Scout Network newsletter, and 10% discount on Girl Scout merchandise.
• Summer Camp Programs Overnight and day camp experiences at Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp, featuring activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, climbing wall, challenge course, high ropes, and zip line for girls ages 7-18. Registration requires a $100 deposit and operates on a lottery system for overnight sessions.
• Weekend Camping Reservations Troop and service unit weekend camping reservations at Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp, with general sessions (50 minutes) and special activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, and climbing wall (80 minutes) offered a la carte.
• Girl Scout Cookie Program Annual cookie sales program where Girl Scouts sell cookies and develop five skills: goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. Participants earn Program Credits redeemable for GSCTX shop purchases, council events, summer camp, council trips, GSUSA Destination trips, service unit/troop travel, and membership renewal.
• Fall Product Program Annual fall sales program where Girl Scouts sell nuts, candy, magazines, and non-food items. Troops earn 35% on nut and candy items and $2 per magazine subscription or non-food item sold.
• Travel Programs Travel opportunities including GSCTX council trips, service unit and troop travel, and GSUSA Destinations offering regional, national, or international travel experiences for eligible Girl Scouts.
• Get Ready with Girl Scouts Program Introductory program for girls entering kindergarten or first grade who sign up by July 31, providing three fun activity books delivered to their door plus access to Girl Scout adventures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400 council events annually for member participation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Girl Scouts of the USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSCTX is a local council chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA, operating under GSUSA's Congressional Charter. GSUSA sets program standards, brand guidelines, and policies. GSCTX pays membership dues to GSUSA and operates within the national Girl Scout Movement framework.
• Austin Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for STEM programs including F1 Frenzy Racecars event held at ACC Highland Campus. Girls learn 3D printing, laser cutting, and other maker skills while touring the Make It Center.
• KidCreate StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Build a Candy Machine STEM workshop in Austin. Provides hands-on science class space for Girl Scout activities.
• DoubleknotcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party reservation system used for camp facility bookings including Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores Girl Scout Camp.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: A larger, more broadly scoped youth development nonprofit with extensive Central Texas presence (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area). Overlaps with GSCTX on after-school, summer, and SEL programming but is facility-based rather than troop-based.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas: A regional youth-mentorship nonprofit serving the same Austin/Central Texas footprint as GSCTX. Competes for school district partnerships, donor dollars, and corporate volunteer programs, though its model is 1:1 mentoring rather than troop-based.
• YMCA of Austin: A regional operator of youth programming including summer camps, swim lessons, after-school care, and leadership development. Competes for parent wallet share and volunteer/donor support within the same Central Texas geography as GSCTX.

Direct peers

• Boy Scouts of America (Scouting America): The most direct functional peer: chartered by Congress, troop-based, badge-and-advancement progression, summer camps, and youth character/leadership mission. Operates in Central Texas through local councils and competes for the same volunteer and family mindshare as GSCTX.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council): Another major American youth development organization with a similar badge/camping model, delivered through a club-based structure and a university-extension backbone. Operates Texas 4-H programs that compete for the same families, volunteers, and school partnerships as GSCTX.
• Camp Fire (formerly Camp Fire Girls): Historically the closest single-gender peer to Girl Scouts, now co-ed. Operates club-based programming, summer camps, and youth leadership outcomes that closely mirror GSCTX's model, including in Texas communities.

Regional players

• Camp Champions (Texas summer camps): A long-established Texas summer residential camp on Lake LBJ. Competes with GSCTX's Camp Texlake and Bluebonnet Shores for Texas families seeking multi-week residential summer experiences, though it is private-pay and not Girl-Scout-affiliated.

Emerging players

• ID Tech (iD Tech) Austin: A national STEM summer-camp operator with a presence in the Austin area. Targets the same older-girl (Cadette, Senior, Ambassador) demographic for technology and engineering camps, competing for the same discretionary summer-camp dollars.
• Mad Science of Austin: A STEM enrichment provider that runs after-school programs, in-school workshops, and summer camps in Central Texas. Directly competes with GSCTX's STEM workshops (e.g., F1 Frenzy Racecars, Build a Candy Machine) for the same parent-and-daughter audience.

Others

• Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA): The national parent organization and ultimate licensor. Not a market competitor, but a defining counterparty: GSCTX operates under GSUSA's charter, brand, and program standards, and pays dues upward — making GSUSA a strategic relationship rather than a peer, but the most direct comparable operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GSCTX/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/GSCTX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gsctx
• Instagraminstagram.com/gsctx
• TikToktiktok.com/@girlscoutsctx
• Xx.com/gsctxcouncil

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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