scout offerings

Innovate and Create Badge

In the Girl Scouts' Innovate and Create Badge activity, participants will engage in hands-on problem-solving as they design a device to protect an egg during a drop. This challenge includes overcoming budgeting hurdles by using "BuildMo Bucks" to purchase materials, encouraging thoughtful planning and resource management. Our leaders will guide the girls through each step, offering support as they brainstorm, design, and build their egg-saving contraptions. Additionally, participants will learn to use a laser cutter to create precise components, enhancing their designs. After the drop test, we'll gather for a reflection session to discuss the lessons learned and the importance of collaboration.

STEM Career Exploration Badge - Computer Science

For the STEM Career Exploration Badge focused on Computer Science, Girl Scouts will dive into the world of robotics by assembling and coding CuteBots. They will learn to apply engineering principles to modify the code, enabling their robots to control lights, play music, and respond to various inputs. The challenge culminates in navigating their CuteBots through a maze, putting their coding and problem-solving skills to the test. This activity introduces the girls to the fundamentals of computer science and the exciting possibilities within the field.

STEM Career Exploration Badge - Creative Technology and Design

In the Creative Technology and Design activity, Girl Scouts will use Adobe Illustrator to design their own unique wooden lanterns. They will learn how to operate a laser cutter to craft precise models, explore the process of portraying unique design features, and experiment with cutting and engraving various materials. This project allows them to take home a beautifully crafted lantern while gaining skills in digital design and fabrication.

Engineering Process Badge

The Engineering Process Badge experience introduces Girl Scouts to the wonders of 3D printing technology. Through interactive lessons and hands-on activities, they will learn how to operate Ender 3 3D printers and work with different Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software platforms to create their own designs. This prepares them for the digital design aspect of 3D printing, and everything they create can be taken home.

Model Car Design Challenge

For the Model Car Design Challenge, students are divided into teams and provided with materials to construct their own slot cars. They must design the cars to maintain contact with the copper tape on the track. After building their cars, students will test them on a smaller section of the track, observing how the motor converts electrical energy into kinetic energy to propel the car forward. They will make necessary adjustments, such as improving stability and optimizing contact with the copper tape. This challenge emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

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In addition to our Merit Badge Days and STEM Summer Workshops, we can schedule a private merit badge session for your troop. We have an Eagle Scut on staff serving as a Merit Badge Counselor in the following:

Composite Materials

Drafting

Electricity

Electronics

Entrepreneurship

Model Design & Building

Robotics

Welding

There is a minimum of 6 scouts to run a private merit badge session. Cost is $45 per scout.