Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Invites Houston-Area Students to Enhance Their School Year with Confidence and Leadership
As Houston-area students settle into the new school year, the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council (GSSJC) is rolling out the welcome mat to families and their daughters, encouraging them to add Girl Scouting to their educational journey this year. The start of a new school year marks an opportunity for girls to boost their confidence, resilience, and academic skills within an environment that fosters courage, character, and leadership.
For over a century, Girl Scouts have been at the forefront of empowering young girls and instilling in them lifelong skills. They provide an array of programs that touch on STEM, outdoor adventure, entrepreneurship, and relationship building, allowing girls to not just benefit from but also contribute to their community.
According to Mary Vitek, CEO of GSSJC, “Girl Scouts offers a safe and supportive environment where girls can try new things, overcome challenges, and make lifelong friends.” This approach perfectly aligns with the start of a new school year, offering girls an avenue for personal growth alongside their conventional education.
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Girl Scouts' curriculum complements the school system, offering lessons that range from coding and environmental stewardship to financial literacy and civic engagement. It’s an organization that primes girls for success in all areas of life. Participation in activities such as camping, badge earning, and community service projects enables girls to explore their strengths and form meaningful connections.
One of the unique components of the Girl Scouts' experience is the troop system. As part of a troop, girls learn valuable lessons about teamwork, compromise, and the power of their individual voices. While each girl receives the support she needs, every troop member learns to contribute their unique abilities towards achieving a common goal.
Registration for Girl Scouts is open throughout the year to girls from kindergarten to twelfth grade. The organization also welcomes volunteers and benefactors who are key to propelling their mission forward.
Girl Scouts offers girls enriching experiences well into their high school years, Girl Scouts is more than a place to learn; it is a platform that encourages girls to be unapologetically themselves. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts discover their strengths, face new challenges, and actively contribute to making the world a better place.
To learn more about how to join the Girl Scouts or attend an upcoming information session, visit the GSSJC website at www.gssjc.org.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
