The Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio strives to enhance the educational, social, and moral development of San Antonio's youth, particularly those most disadvantaged, through its services, programs, and opportunities serving more than 7,300 members at five clubs in the city of San Antonio: MH Calderon, Eastside, Teen Center, Crestholme, and Candlewood.

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas serves Bexar and surrounding counties.

The Girl Scouts' credo is "Where girls grow strong," and selling Girl Scout cookies is only a small part of building girl power. On field trips and through mentorships with local employers, the girls learn about science, business, arts, and themselves. The organization also hosts spring and summer camps.

Many schools have troops already in formation, so you might check there first before calling the council. If all else fails, consider starting your own troop - the council can help set you on your way with training courses. Each troop meets as often as the parents want them to and frequency can range from one to four times a month. Girls in first through fifth grade are eligible for Brownies; from sixth through twelfth grade they join the Girl Scouts.

Summertime day camps and twilight camps are also offered at various parks in the area, for girls ages five and up.

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