Local and National Opportunities
Fall 2010 Plugged-In program dates are online!! Click HERE to check out the dates and register for one of these amazing programs!!
STEM Related Destinations:
We still have spots available in our 10-day exciting destination.
"The Future is Green" is a marriage of our Girls Go Tech and Green By Nature initiatives. This cutting-edge adventure will offer Girl Scouts the opportunity to explore how green technology in astronomy, environment, and robotics can help save the Earth.
Astronomy participants will learn about the night sky technology that is used to explore the universe, and how astronomers have become instrumental in research regarding global climate change and space debris.
Robotics participants will explore the importance of robots in exploration, health care, and helping to make the world "green." They will then design, build, and program their own robot to meet certain challenges.
Environment participants will explore the eco-challenges and successes of the San Francisco Bay.
Fieldtrips include NASA Ames Research Center, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and behind the scenes at the California Academy of Sciences.
This 10-day program is priced at a low $750 for a once in a lifetime opportunity to Discover, Connect and Take Action in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Financial Aid is still available to help cover the cost. Additionally, we have funds available to assist girls from outside the GSNorcal area to travel to this amazing Destination.
WHO: Girls ages 13-18 (entering at least 9th grade at time of event)
WHEN: July 22-August 1, 2010
WHERE: San Francisco Bay Area
REGISTRATION DEADLINES: Apply by April 15th!
For a complete description of the event, costs, and application procedures visit the
website.
Wyoming’s Wildlife Wonders
We have a wonderful opportunity for girls to receive scholarship funding for the Wyoming’s Wildlife Wonders destination. The scholarship of $484 will cover half of the event fee ($968) for girls ages 13-15. The girls will need to cover travel expenses to get to and from the event. Girls must complete the destinations application available on the
destinations website. Applications are due to Teton Science Schools by Tuesday, April 9th.
Please share with girls that are interested in the environment, ecology and natural history. Girls will have an environmental project to implement back home in their community when they return. Applicants will be notified by Friday April 16th.
WHAT: Wyoming’s Wildlife Wonders is a travel opportunity (destination) where Girl Scouts ages 13-15 travel to Wyoming to study the ecology and natural history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Girl Scouts hike, canoe, and trek through the Grand Teton, Yellowstone National Parks and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Teens observe wildlife, participate in a national bird-banding effort, explore environmental careers, and take action by developing an environmental project to implement back home in their community. Girls across the nation will come together for a week at the Teton Science Schools to learn in an amazing environment about nature, each other and themselves.
WHEN: July 23-30, 2010
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS: Please note in your application if you are applying for the above mentioned scholarship. You will then be contacted with further details.
Applications should be sent to:
Sam Singer
Teton Science Schools
PO Box 68
Kelly, WY 83011
Attn: Wyoming’s Wildlife Wonders