Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas

What Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas does

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit regional council operating under the national Girl Scouts of the USA organization, headquartered at the Sally Cheever Girl Scout Leadership Center in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in conjunction with the national Girl Scout Movement established in 1924 and celebrating its centennial in 2024, the council serves girls in grades K-12 across Southwest Texas through age-tiered programming (Daisy through Ambassador), alongside a parallel adult volunteer membership pipeline of troop leaders, co-leaders, and family supporters.

The council's core product portfolio centers on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: annual memberships ($65 for girls, $30 for adults on an October-September cycle), badge and journey curricula, the Bronze/Silver/Gold highest awards program, outdoor programming at Camp La Jita near Utopia along the Sabinal River, and the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program that functions simultaneously as a fundraising engine and an entrepreneurship curriculum. Supporting products include the Girl Scout Experience Box activity kit for Daisy and Brownie troops, a Troop Year Planner for volunteer-led meetings, a 2026 National Convention Council Trip to Washington D.C., and an event calendar featuring Leader Lab Series training and seasonal day programs. Member-facing technology is built primarily on the national MyGS portal for registration and renewals, supplemented by Rallyhood for troop communication, Square for appointment-based retail experiences, and Cheddar Up for digital payments.

GSSWT's revenue model blends subscription (membership dues), transaction-based (cookie sales, fall product program, camp facility rentals, program event fees), and donations (corporate Patch Partner sponsorships from Boeing, H-E-B, CPS Energy, City of San Antonio, Valero, Wells Fargo, USAA, and Sunoco, plus fundraising events including the Trefoil Award Luncheon, Lotería para Líderes, and a Golf Tournament). Go-to-market is community-led: school-based troop formation, volunteer recruitment, early-bird renewal windows (April-July), and word-of-mouth referrals drive membership acquisition. Financial assistance and Spanish-language outreach materials indicate deliberate inclusion of lower-income and Hispanic communities across the Southwest Texas region.

Name

Girl Scouts Of Southwest Texas

Legal name

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas

Website

https://girlscouts-swtx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas is a 501(c)(3) regional council headquartered in San Antonio that delivers youth leadership, badge, camping, and cookie entrepreneurship programs to girls in grades K-12 and adult volunteers across Southwest Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Girl leadership programs
• Outdoor education services
• Nonprofit youth services
• Badge curriculum programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees required for participation; $65 for girl members, $30 for adult members; renewed annually October 1 - September 30
2. Cookie Program Sales: Annual Girl Scout Cookie sales program where girls learn entrepreneurship and business skills; council receives portion of proceeds
3. Fall Product Program: Fall season product sales (nuts, magazines) through which girls earn Nut Bucks credits for council events
4. Program and Event Fees: Registration fees for camps, day events, field trips, and special programs; fees vary by event with deposits and cancellation policies
5. Camp Facility Rentals: Camp La Jita facility rental revenue from external groups; includes overnight camping and day use
6. Donations and Fundraising: Local donations, Trefoil Award Luncheon, Lotería para Líderes, Golf Tournament fundraiser events, and general fund development activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas delivers the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to girls in grades K-12 and adult volunteers in the Southwest Texas region, providing annual memberships, a graded badge and journey curriculum from Daisy through Ambassador levels, camp and outdoor programming at Camp La Jita, and the annual Cookie Program. The organization supplements these with the prestigious Bronze, Silver, and Gold highest awards and a 2026 National Convention council trip, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit council under the national Girl Scouts of the USA umbrella.

Product overview

Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas operates as a nonprofit youth development organization offering a multi-product portfolio centered around the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The core offerings include annual memberships for girls (grades K-12) and adults at $65 and $30 respectively, alongside badge and journey programs spanning from Daisy to Ambassador levels. The organization runs outdoor camping operations through Camp La Jita and Camp Metro, manages the annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, and provides volunteer training via the Leader Lab Series. Additional offerings include the Girl Scout Experience Box for Daisy/Brownie troops, the prestigious Bronze/Silver/Gold leadership awards, and council-organized events including the 2026 National Convention trip to Washington D.C. Member management is facilitated through the MyGS online portal, with program support provided through comprehensive forms and documents resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Girl Scout Memberships Annual membership program for girls in grades K-12 (Daisy through Ambassador) and adults; foundational program of Girl Scouts with local fee variations and financial assistance available.
• Badges, Patches and Journeys Achievement programs allowing Girl Scouts to earn badges, patches, and complete journeys across various topics and activities aligned with grade levels from Daisy through Ambassador.
• Leadership and Highest Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Prestigious leadership awards requiring service projects and leadership demonstration, awarded across Junior, Cadette, and Senior/Ambassador levels respectively.
• Camp and Outdoor Program Outdoor programming including Camp La Jita (near Utopia along the Sabinal River) and Camp Metro, offering camping experiences, outdoor activities, and facility rentals to external groups.
• Girl Scout Cookie Program Annual cookie sales program teaching girls business and entrepreneurial skills through cookie sales, with various cookie flavors and a Fall Product Program component featuring nuts and magazines.
• Troop Year Planner Age-appropriate year-long meeting guides for troop leaders covering Daisies through Ambassadors, providing structured activities, badge work, service projects, and outdoor exploration.
• Girl Scout Experience Box Exclusive activity box for Daisy and Brownie troops containing activity guides, prepped materials, and ready-to-use scripts for troop activities.
• 2026 Girl Scout National Convention Council Trip Six-day national convention trip to Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, combining the 58th National Council Session with multi-day events featuring workshops and activities. Requires $250 deposit; $50 administrative fee for cancellations through December 31, 2025; convention passes non-refundable and non-transferable once purchased.
• Event Calendar and Program Events Council-organized events including Leader Lab Series training for volunteers, day camps, and various programs open to members and the community.
• MyGS Member Portal Online member management system for Girl Scouts and volunteers to manage memberships, register for events, access resources, and handle cookie program participation.
• Membership Renewal Annual membership renewal service through MyGS portal with Early Bird renewal incentives between April 4-July 30, including patches and event invitations for prompt renewals.
• Forms and Documents Repository Digital repository of forms for membership, camp, finance, cookie program, volunteer management, and governance including fillable PDFs and online forms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Girls who participate in Girl Scouting demonstrate increased confidence, leadership skills, and community engagement compared to non-participants

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BoeingminorOthersCorporate sponsor listed as Patch Partner on Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website homepage. Provides financial and/or resource support to the council.
• City of San Antonio (COSA)coreOthersMunicipal government partner listed as Patch Partner. City of San Antonio is a major community partner providing support and collaboration for Girl Scout programming in the region.
• CPS EnergyminorOthersLocal utility company listed as Patch Partner. Provides corporate sponsorship and community support for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas.
• H-E-BcoreOthersMajor regional grocery retailer listed as Patch Partner with 'H-E-B Helping Here' branding. Long-standing community supporter of Girl Scouts programming.
• SunocominorOthersCorporate sponsor listed as Patch Partner on Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website homepage.
• ValerominorOthersCorporate sponsor listed as Patch Partner on Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website homepage.
• Wells FargominorOthersCorporate sponsor listed as Patch Partner on Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website homepage.
• USAA (United Services Automobile Association)minorOthersFinancial services company listed as Patch Partner on Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas website homepage.
• Utopia Independent School District (Utopia ISD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district that provided school buses to transport campers during Camp La Jita evacuation due to flash flooding risk on July 15, 2026. Emergency response partnership for student safety.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alamo Area Council, Scouting America: Local Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) council covering the San Antonio region with co-ed youth programming, camp facilities, and badge/achievement curriculum. Closest scouting-model competitor serving the same geography.
• Girl Scouts of Central Texas: Sister Girl Scout council serving the Austin/Central Texas region with the same membership, badge, and cookie programming model under Girl Scouts of the USA. Directly comparable in scale, revenue mix, and program portfolio to GSSWT.
• YMCA of Greater San Antonio: San Antonio-based youth development nonprofit offering membership programs, camp facilities, and youth enrichment in the same geography. Competes for the same family memberships and youth programming dollars in Southwest Texas.
• Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas: Sister Girl Scout council serving the Dallas/North Texas region. Comparable in council-scale operations, camp portfolios, and corporate sponsorship strategies under the GSUSA umbrella.
• Texas 4-H Youth Development Program: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension youth development program operating K-12 leadership, citizenship, and life-skills curriculum through school and club channels statewide. Closest curricular parallel to Girl Scouts in achievement-based youth programming.
• Boys & Girls Club of San Antonio: San Antonio youth development nonprofit serving school-age children with after-school programming, leadership development, and enrichment. Directly competes for the same family and corporate donor pool in the local geography.

Broad incumbents

• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): National youth scouting organization that recently expanded to co-ed membership. Operates local councils with camp facilities, badge/merit programs, and annual membership dues in a directly comparable model to GSSWT.
• Girl Scouts of the USA: National umbrella organization and parent of GSSWT. Operates the national brand, badge curriculum, and congressional charter that grants GSSWT exclusive use of the Girl Scout name and trademarks. Sets the programming standards all councils follow.
• Camp Fire (National Headquarters): National youth development nonprofit offering co-ed leadership and camp programming comparable to Girl Scouts' portfolio. Operates regional councils with camp facilities similar in structure to GSSWT's Camp La Jita.

Regional players

• City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation - Youth Programs: Municipal youth programming provider in the same geography offering summer camps, after-school programs, and outdoor recreation. Subsidized public-sector competitor for youth enrichment fee dollars in San Antonio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/girlscoutsswtx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GirlScoutsSWTX
• Facebookfacebook.com/GirlScoutsSWTX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/girl-scouts-of-southwest-texas
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlscoutsswtx

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Subsidiaries2 records

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