Sherman, Texas -- Austin College is excited to announce its second annual Summer Girl Scout Camp. Held in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, this enriching summer camp program will be held at the College from June 21 – June 26 with the theme of “College Knowledge.”
The week-long camp offers Girl Scouts in grades 8 through 12 an immersive glimpse into college life. Participants will attend three academic classes per day, receive student ID cards, stay overnight in the residence halls, and experience a college campus environment firsthand. Along with the college student experience, the program will also include field trips, activities in personal wellness, and career exploration. Courses will be led by nine dedicated Austin College faculty members—nearly 10% of the College’s full-time faculty—demonstrating Austin College’s deep commitment to outreach and education.
“This camp was so transformational for many of the girls who attended last year. As a result, Austin College and the Girl Scouts of North Texas wanted to collaborate to offer another camp based on the college experience,” said Dr. Renee Countryman, Professor of Psychology and the faculty lead for the program. “This camp is especially exciting for girls who want to know more about the college experience. The best way to begin your college search is to have an immersive experience.”
Classes will include media studies, creative writing, mathematics, communication, neuroscience, biology, public health, economics, and classical mythology. Additional faculty-led sessions will introduce girls to the wide the range of higher education opportunities and help them to explore what is the “right college fit.”
The camp is not limited to local participants—Girl Scouts from outside of the Northeast Texas council are welcome to attend. For more information and to register for the camp, please go to the Girl Scouts website. Registration deadline is June 16.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, proudly celebrates 150 years in the Texoma region in 2026. Since establishing its home in Sherman in 1876, the College has formed deep and lasting partnerships with the community—collaborations that continue to enrich both campus life and the broader region. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. Known for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, and hands-on learning, Austin College is one of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s Colleges That Change Lives. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under its original name and charter.
