Girl Scouts Explore STEM

You are ready to become a future inventor, mathematician, engineer, scientist, or astronomer!

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is one of the four areas that form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Variations on STEM (STEAM with arts, STREAM with reading, STEEM with entrepreneurship, etc.) are embraced throughout Girl Scout STEM programming.

Whether you're eager to earn a STEM badge, participate in a workshop, or explore exciting career possibilities, this is your gateway to countless STEM adventures! Join us as we explore the endless possibilities of STEM and work to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all.

Why STEM needs more girls? toggle arrow

Despite significant advancements, women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, from the workforce and academic degrees to overall STEM engagement. To bridge this gap, investing in accessible and engaging STEM opportunities for young girls is crucial. Girl Scouts, a leader in this arena for over 100 years, provides hands-on activities designed to connect girls' interests with the real-world applications of STEM. Through dedicated training, mentorship, and immersive experiences, our programs empower girls to grasp the value of STEM within their communities and explore exciting career possibilities in this ever-evolving landscape.

When girls participate in Girl Scout STEM programs, they benefit in four important ways:

STEM Interest: girls who develop STEM interest are stronger students, more academically engaged, confident in their abilities, and likely to pursue STEM careers
STEM Confidence: girls who are confident in their STEM abilities have higher academic goals and aspirations
STEM Competence: girls who think scientifically about the world are better positioned for tackling individual and societal problems
STEM Value: the more girls understand how critical STEM knowledge is to solving community problems, the more likely they will be to pursue educational opportunities and careers

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The Airborne Institute, UC San Diego toggle arrow

The Airborne Insitute, UC, San Diego: It’s all around us. We use it everyday. It’s essential for life. And yet, it’s invisible. Any ideas what ‘it’ is yet?... Air! Refreshing, wonderful, crisp air. But what about when it’s polluted? What do we do when something that is essential to all of life on Earth is threatened? We jump into action! Atmospheric Scientists are at the forefront of investigating and solving the issue of air quality. In this program you will visit with top atmospheric scientists and learn about our current research in Imperial Beach where raw sewage from a broken water treatment plant flows into the ocean, polluting not just the water, but the air too! Join us to learn about air quality and what you can do to be a part of the solution.

Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets, Badge/patch earning opportunity, Community service opportunity, You Can Be Program
When: Scheduled workshops/performances
Where: Central SD, South County
Cost: Free
Contact: Jeanette Starpine, jmcconnell@ucsd.edu or 661-523-8720

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The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers the Good Skin Knowledge Program, developed with the goal of educating youth about skin, hair and nail conditions to eradicate stigma and raise self-esteem. Workshops include lesson plans with accompanying activities, available for reference on AAD’s website, medical career exploration and trainings led by medical students,who will help girls build self-esteem through education about good skin.

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On-demand workshops
Where: Online; virtual
Cost: Free
Contact: Katherine van den Bogert at KVanDenBogert@aad.org or 847-240-1736

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The San Diego Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) offers STEM badges at the annual National Chemistry Week each fall. ACS is also leading the development of national Girl Scout badges in chemistry. If your troop is interested in being a part of the badge development process and testing out activities, contact Dr. Jackie Trischman at trischma@csusm.edu.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets, badge/patch earning opportunity, community service opportunity, badge development
When: On-demand and scheduled workshops
Where: Miramar College, 10440 Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92126
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Dr. Jackie Trischman, trischma@csusm.edu, 858-414-3323

Cabrillo National Monument Foundation toggle arrow

At Cabrillo National Monument Foundation, discover the cultural, historical, and natural resources of San Diego's National Park. Whether it's touring the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, taking a close look at native plants, or wading through the tidepools, there are many educational and recreational opportunities for you and your troop at Cabrillo National Monument. Join a Ranger-led program or explore on your own. By spending time at the park, you can work on a variety of badges, your Outdoor and Citizen Science Journeys, and/or your Girl Scout Ranger certificate or patch. Contact us today to see how your Girl Scout or troop can get involved!

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets; badge/patching earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; ongoing, regular hours; on demand
Where: 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Cost: Free
Contact: Samantha Wynns, samantha_wynns@partner.nps.gov or 619-523-4287

Challenge Island San Diego (multiple locations) toggle arrow

Challenge Island —Where Engineering Meets Imagination!—is a one-of-a-kind enrichment program on the forefront of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education and 21st century learning. Collaborative, engaging, fun-filled STEAM challenges and adventures fulfill a wide array of Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette Journey and badge requirements. Just want a fun activity for your troop? Challenge Island San Diego North-Central offers fun patch workshops for Daisies through Seniors.

Who: Daisies-Seniors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Central San Diego, North Inland, your location
Cost: $28-42/girl
Contact:
Central/North: Rebecca Tanag, CISanDiego@challenge-island.com or 858-633-7648
Coastal: Ritika Sehgal, sandiegocoastal@challenge-island.com or 858-922-7489

San Diego Children's Discovery Museum toggle arrow

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum provides hands-on educational exhibits and programs focusing on science, art, and world cultures. The museum offers hands-on workshops and activities for Girl Scouts throughout the year. Choose from several badge workshops and receive a free Museum patch! Daisies can earn their Model Car Design, How Robots Move, and Art in the Outdoors badges while Brownies can complete their Bugs and Outdoor Art Maker badges.

Who: Daisies-Brownies
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: 320 N Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025
Cost: $10-25; group minimums apply and group size determines actual rate
Contact: education@sdcdm.org or 760-233-7755

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Code with Her provides real-world coding experiences to empower girls to be the next leaders in technology. All programs are in line with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and taught by women mentors in the technology field. Girl Scouts will learn how to use technology as a tool to make the world a better place and come away with technical and team building skills, a supportive community and STEM confidence.

Use technology to reach your cookie selling goals! Check out Coding for Cookies, a self-guided curriculum that utilizes Scratch to create a marketing pitch that showcases your Girl Scout, cookies, and goals.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Your location; virtual; self-guided
Cost: $15-$25/girl
Contact: Michaela Mitchell, info@codewithher.org

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At Code Ninjas, kids love technology, games, and having fun with friends. Parents want to give their kids the best and brightest future possible. Everyone wins at Code Ninjas. Kids learn to code through engaging game-based curriculum that teaches teamwork, logic, math, and problem-solving. That's the Code Ninjas way! Code Ninjas feels honored to partner with Girl Scouts where girls will be introduced to, practice, and master coding. Visit their center for a Coding badge scheduled workshop or schedule a troop visit. Code Ninjas is proud to help girls shape a better tomorrow.

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where:  Chula Vista location: 2318 Proctor Valley Rd, Suite 104, Chula Vista, CA 91914
Poway location: 12642 Poway Rd, Suite 14, Poway, CA 92064
Encinitas Location: 290 N. El Camino Real Suite 290-B, Encinitas, CA 92024
Cost: $10-25
Contact:
Chula Vista: Alma Zendejas,  alma.zendejas@codeninjas.com or 858-621-3406
Poway: Jazmin West, jazmin.west@codeninjas.com or 858-886-9309
Encinitas: Tamara Weitzel, tamara.weitzel@codeninjas.com or 760-880-1669

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Corral Critters offers a unique, educational and interactive program for Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes to earn Pets, Animal Helpers, Animal Habitats and Horse badges. Participants will find out what different animals need and how to care for them; make an animal feel loved; feed and groom an animal; and investigate animal habitats. A program is also offered for Juniors who want to earn a Horseback Riding badge. Participants will learn the basics of how to care for a horse including grooming, expenses, safety and tack/equipment. A riding demonstration can also be provided. In addition to badge opportunities, we are also available to host field trips!

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 29950 Robbie Lane, Vista, CA 92084
Cost: $20
Contact: Melissa Tamberg-Heffron, info@corralcritters.com or 760-207-2846

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The STEM Outreach Committee at DRS Daylight Solutions' slogan is “To Inspire with Light.” They aim to share their love of science, technology, engineering and mathematics with San Diego County youth through demonstration, education and mentoring in the area of photonics and its related disciplines. Their vision is to cultivate a smarter, kinder, safer, and more beautiful world by inspiring a passion in youth to learn, develop, and apply photonics-based knowledge in their education and careers. DRS Daylight Solutions offers periodic facility tours to outside groups, including Girl Scouts. Contact them directly to learn more about this opportunity to explore state-of-the-art laser products and the field of photonics.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 16465 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
Cost: Free
Contact: Tom Watson, Daylight-Stem@drs.com or 858-432-7580

The Energy Coalition toggle arrow

The Energy Coalition collaborates with environmentally-minded community partners to bring new opportunities to teachers, students, and the public. TEC leverages a vast expanse of relationships throughout district offices, County Offices of Education, educational resource centers, science and environmental education networks, and community program providers to reach as many educators as possible. Through these and many other partnerships, TEC delivers:

· A variety of community events with interactive exhibits

· Judges for local and statewide science fairs

· Field trip assistance and resources

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On demand
Where: your location
Cost: Free
Contact: Siria Salas, ssalas@energycoalition.org or 858-380-4674

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Engage Thru Tech offers state of the art video production opportunities combined with personalized service and attention to detail. We believe that digital media is a powerful way for people to collaborate to make a difference in their own lives and those around them. By offering movie-making, coding, journey and technology camps and Girl Scout workshops, kids of all ages are empowered to share what's most important to them.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity, Journey and Technology Workshops
When: Scheduled and on-demand workshop
Where: Online
Cost: Over $40
Contact: Ruth Bacha, info@engagethrutech.com or 425-644-6074

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The Flower Fields has a unique growing program for Daisies and Brownies that want to earn a Flower Fields patch. Participants will plant a sunflower, learn about composting and recycling, do an art project, and take a tour on the tractor wagon ride. Programs are also offered for Juniors who want to earn a Flower Fields patch. Participants will dissect a flower, learn about vermicomposting (composting with worms), learn about good and bad bugs in the garden, and take a tour on the tractor wagon ride.

Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patching earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Joni Miringoff, joni@carltas.com or 760-930-9123 x118

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Forecast 3D invites Girl Scouts to tour their facility by appointment and learn about the capabilities of 3D printing. Programming is offered for individual troops and at their annual Design Like a G.I.R.L. workshops, where your girl will learn to think like an engineer.

Who: Brownies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: 2221 Rutherford Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Carissa Stewart, carissa@forecast3d.com or 760-929-9380

Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary toggle arrow

Free Flight is a non-profit exotic bird sanctuary located in Del Mar, CA. Our mission is to maintain a sanctuary that shelters, nurtures, and re-socializes parrots while educating the public to inspire a lasting concern for the well-being of exotic birds. We offer guided tours, field trips, art activities, parrot enrichment workshops, backyard bird-feeder workshops, and bird-watching along the nearby San Dieguito River Park. Many of our programs satisfy requirements for badges!

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; Community service opportunity; Education programs in a unique outdoor environment
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014
Cost: Under $10
Contact: Isabelle Zapata at freeflightbirds@live.com or 858-481-3148

Gender Minorities in Bioengineering toggle arrow

UCSD Gender Minorities in Bioengineering is a non-profit, student-run organization committed to advancing the academic and professional careers of women and other marginalized genders in bioengineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral-levels. Their mission is to promote diversity within the scientific community by facilitating events that strengthen the involvement of marginalized genders in STEM. They generate opportunities to best serve the interests of their members and the broader community so that they can shape a more diverse future. Their outreach program aims to spark STEM interest in the youth and share STEM passions beyond the scientific community to educate the public on bioengineering concepts, research, and careers.

Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled Workshops
Where: UC San Diego
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Karina Singh at k1singh@ucsd.edu or 562-382-0000

Girlie Garage toggle arrow

The Girlie Garage automotive info session covers four topics in a 3-hour time frame. It is 100% hands-on and therefore should be limited to up to four cars and up to 12 girls (maximum 3 girls per car).

Topics:
1. Basic Automotive Safety
2. Basic Automotive Maintenance
3. How to Navigate a Mechanic (how to confirm or deny whether repairs need to be made)
4. Emergency Situations

This workshop satisfies Girl Scout automotive badges.

Parents are encouraged to stay because the information has been proven to help all ages. Schedule today to learn how to save money at the mechanic and overall automotive skills that will last a lifetime of driving and owning vehicles.

Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets, Badge/patch earning opportunity, Community service opportunity
When: On demand
Where: We travel to troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver program
Cost: Over $40
Contact: Talena Handley, info@girliegarage.com or 619-432-5348

Helen Woodward Animal Center toggle arrow

The education department at Helen Woodward Animal Center serves children of all ages by providing a variety of unique learning opportunities that support the bond between humans and animals. They achieve this by nurturing knowledge, compassion, and respect toward all living things. Their programs (including three badge programs) include hands-on animal encounters with a variety of species and interactive activities!

Troops can also get involved in a global awareness campaign that focuses on the importance of pet adoption: Remember Me Thursday. Whether it’s for a troop activity or a vehicle for girls who are working towards their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Award, you can be sure the girls will be proud of themselves for making a difference.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity, community service opportunities
When: On demand; ongoing/regular hours
Where: 6461 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Cost: $10-$25/girl
Contact: Haylee Blake at hayleeb@animalcenter.org or 858-756-4117

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San Diego Humane Society, an open-admission shelter, is creating a more humane world by inspiring compassion and advancing the welfare of animals and people. Their mission is to inspire compassion and their Girl Scout programs strive to teach youth respect and compassion for pets and wildlife. Available opportunities for troops include:

· Badges/petal workshops: Various Daisy petals, Pets badge, Animal Habitats badge, and Animal Helpers badge

· Community service projects: Take Action, Bronze, Silver, and Gold Award projects

· Patches: All levels of Girl Scouts can earn unique SD Humane Society patches including Project Wildlife and Playful Paws Patch.

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: Ongoing, regular hours; on demand
Where: San Diego Campus: 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110;
Escondido Campus: 3500 Burnet Drive, Escondido, CA 92027;
Oceanside Campus: 572 Airport Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Heather Schneider at heschneider@sdhumane.org or 619-299-7012 ext. 2272

iFly Indoor Skydiving toggle arrow

iFLY Indoor Skydiving provides a thrilling, educational STEM experience for Girl Scouts from Juniors to Ambassadors. Our highly trained STEM educators will provide an interactive presentation on real-world STEM applications, a collaborative STEM career focused activity, an immersive, hands-on lab activity and an amazing physics demonstration using our state-of-the-art vertical indoor wind tunnel. Each participant will have the opportunity to fly one-on-one with a certified world-class flight instructor. This program completes almost all of the requirements for completion of the STEM Career Exploration Badge. It's so much more than a lesson - it's an enriching day of fun and learning they'll remember the rest of their lives!

Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; On demand; Virtual
Where: iFLY San Diego (Mission Valley), 2385 Camino Del Rio North, San Diego 92108
Cost: Over $40
Contact: Marissa Cowan, mcowan@iflyworld.com , 206-809-8707

Iron Oak Canyon Ranch toggle arrow

At Iron Oak Canyon Ranch—uniquely positioned city-close, but surrounded by the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge—Girl Scouts of all ages can earn their Horseback Riding badge. By learning horsemanship from the ground up, girls will leave the ranch more confident, ready to be a leader among their peers. Iron Oak Canyon Ranch also offers animal presentations, guided nature hikes, and hands-on activities around the ranch to help girls earn Outdoor, Eco, and Animal badges by learning to be a good neighbor to local wildlife. While all programs are offered on-site, some programs can travel to you.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On demand; scheduled workshops
Where: 12310 Campo Rd, Spring Valley, CA 91978; your location
Cost: $26-40
Contact: Lessa Ritzma, lessa@ironoakcanyonranch.com or 619-670-1861

Living Coast Discovery Center toggle arrow

The Living Coast Discovery Center offers Girl & Boy Scouts a variety of unique opportunities to earn recognitions and connect with nature and each other, all while exploring local wildlife! Each 1.5-hour interactive program is designed for maximum hands-on learning within the Discovery Center’s living “classroom” located on the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. Each scout program includes one animal encounter.

Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity, overnight program
When: Scheduled workshops/performances
Where: Living Coast Discovery Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, 91910
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Ashley Barron, ashley@thelivingcoast.org or 619-409-5908

San Diego Model Railroad Museum toggle arrow

San Diego Model Railroad Museum offers true STEAM opportunities for Girl Scouts. What make arches and triangles so strong? Take a self-guided tour at one of several annual opportunities and perform experiments to learn why civil engineers use them in the construction of railroad bridges. Use science and technology to earn your SDMRM STEAM Engineering patch.

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patching earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: 1649 El Prado #4, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Celie Mitchard, cmitchard@sdmrm.org or 619-696-0199

National Marine Mammal Foundation toggle arrow

Nation Marine Mammal Foundation’s mission is to inspire young minds through marine mammal science with innovative programming focused on the science conducted at the foundation. They believe in the enormous potential of today’s youth and aim to celebrate and embolden them through communicating NMMF’s work and introducing the extraordinary people who do it. NMMF work to address some of the most extreme climate science and STEM challenges today: from the dramatically diminishing richness of the oceans that our grandparents once enjoyed, to the fact that less than half of eighth grade girls consider careers in science, engineering, technology or mathematics.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops
Where: Girl Scouts Balboa Campus
Cost: Free
Contact: “NMMF Community Engagement Team” community_engagement@nmmf.org or 716-397-1506

National University School of Techonology and Engineering toggle arrow

National University School of Technology and Engineering offers a wide variety of STEM programs including cybersecurity, design, electrical, and computer engineering. Their workshops meet requirements for a variety of badges and journeys across program levels.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: National University Library & Makerspace, 9393 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Cost: Free
Contact: Jodi Reeves, jreeves@nu.edu or 619-929-6594

San Diego Natural History Museum toggle arrow

The San Diego Natural History Museum (the NAT) encourages us to interpret the natural world through research, education, and exhibits, promotes understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California, and inspires a respect for nature and the environment. Brownies can earn their Bugs badge by exploring the world of bugs and learning more about small creatures that make a big difference in the biodiversity of our region. Juniors can earn the Animal Habitats badge, where docents will take them on a tour of Coast to Cactus in Southern California, one of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions, which explains how animals have adapted to the diverse ecosystem.

Who: Brownies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: On demand
Where: 1788 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $10-25/girl
Contact: Docent Volunteer Marilyn, mfmiles235@att.net or 619-291-2556

Olivewood Gardens toggle arrow

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center's purpose is to build healthy families and a healthy environment. We do this through hands-on classes in the garden and in the kitchen with children and adults. Our children’s program offers ecological, academic, and culinary lessons to build a positive relationship with food and the environment.

Olivewood Gardens hosts public workshops where girls can complete the steps necessary to earn badges through our Garden Explorers program. These classes are usually held on the last Saturday of the month and are geared towards 1-6th grade learners. Additionally, private workshops can be scheduled for activities that span the garden and the kitchen.

Who: Grades K-12
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; On demand
Where: 2525 N Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Cost: $10-$25/girl
Contact: Jeni Barajas, jeni@olivewoodgardens.org or 619-434-4281

Play-Well TEKnologies toggle arrow

Play-Well TEKnologies recognizes that kids are already naturally gifted creators. Through their programs, they get added inspiration from specially trained instructors. Students dive into their massive collections of LEGO® while building elaborate objects, structures, and vehicles to explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics. Play-Well lets students learn, collaborate, and create without fear of mistakes.

Who: Daisies-Cadettes
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Central San Diego, your location
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Jessica Wall, jessica@play-well.org or 469-918-7005

Pure Water Oceanside toggle arrow

Girl Scouts are invited to learn about a new source of drinking water: Pure Water Oceanside. Pure Water Oceanside will produce enough water to provide more than 32% of the city's water supply. Learn about where water comes from, what happens when it goes down the drain, and how Oceanside is planning to create a new local source of high-quality drinking water. Interactive workshops demonstrate how Oceanside will purify recycled water to create drinking water that is clean, safe, drought-proof and environmentally sound.

Who: Juniors-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility, 3950 North River Road, Oceanside, CA 92058
Cost: Free
Contact: Sarah Davis, sdavis@oceansideca.org or 760-435-5830

Pure Water San Diego toggle arrow

Pure Water San Diego is the City of San Diego's phased, multi-year program that will provide nearly half of San Diego's water supply locally by the end of 2035. The Pure Water San Diego Program will use proven water purification technology to clean recycled water to produce safe, high-quality drinking water. The Program offers a cost-effective investment for San Diego's water needs and will provide a reliable, sustainable water supply. Phase 1 includes several projects that will clean recycled water to produce 30 million gallons per day of high-quality purified water, reducing the City of San Diego’s dependence on imported water.

Who: Cadettes-Ambassadors
What: Discounted tickets, Badge/patch earning opportunity, Community service opportunity, Educational opportunities
When: On demand
Where: On demand
Cost: Free
Contact: Courtney Pittam, cpittam@katzandassociates.com or 805-801-9106

RARE Science toggle arrow

Join forces with RARE Science, Inc., a non-profit organization that helps find cures for kids with rare disease. The RARE Bear Project is a community driven initiative and is supported by the ever-growing RARE Bear Army of volunteers that help make one of a kind bears for special one of a kind kids. With close to 3,000 bears gifted in over 38 countries, RARE Science is bridging the divide in the rare disease community by creating awareness and support!

An estimated 250 Million kids have a rare disease. 30% of these children will die before their 5th birthday and 35% will pass before their first birthday. Treatments are difficult to develop for rare diseases because of the scarcity of patients identified, the lack of data needed to better understand, and the cost it takes to find treatments for these diseases. RARE Science is tackling all three of these challenges using a unique methodology to accelerate and decrease time to identify medicines for rare diseases affecting kids.

RARE Bear Program
Our RARE Bear Program offers a unique opportunity for the community to become engaged in supporting children and their families who are trying to find help and treatment. Creating a RARE Bear for a rare child is a rewarding and selfless act that in turn brings joy and hope to others. Join the RARE Bear Army TODAY!

Grades: all
Dates/time: ongoing
Location: At home, troop meetings, or with friends
Cost: free
Contact: info@rarescience.org

Reuben H. Fleet Science Center toggle arrow

The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. At the science center, you can explore and investigate more than 100 interactive exhibits that pique your curiosity and become immersed in an IMAX film adventure that shows the wonders of the planet—and beyond! We also offer Girl Scout programs on the weekends. Sign up today!

Girl Scout Programs Offered at the Fleet Science Center:
The Fleet offers the following ongoing Girl Scout badge workshops. Please visit our website to learn more http://www.rhfleet.org/learn/scout-badge-workshops.

· Brownie Badge: Home Scientists

· Junior Girl Scout: Detective Badge

· Cadette Girl Scout: Special Agent Badge

Grades: Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes
Dates/times: Reservations can be made on Saturdays or Sundays, noon–2 p.m.
Location: The Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $14 per Girl Scout
Contact: Reservations are taken by telephone. Please call 619-238-1233 ext. 806.

Sleepovers and Birthday Parties at the Fleet:
The Fleet Science Center’s popular sleepovers and birthday parties make it possible to have your own private museum experience. All sleepovers and birthday parties include admission to the Fleet, one of San Diego’s favorite museums. Eight interactive exhibit galleries, ever-changing traveling exhibitions, and breath-taking imagery and stunning surround sound in the Giant Dome Theater are just the beginning … education workshops, scavenger hunts, and more can be added to the fun!

Grades: 1-8
Dates/times: Ongoing
Location: The Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
Cost: $55 per person for sleepovers. There are several birthday packages to choose from.
Contact: Email Special Events or call 619-685-5761

RoboThink

RoboThink is an international STEM Education Program. Their robotics kits and curriculum are specially designed to help children be better prepared for the tech jobs of the future. Workshops are designed to provide hands-on experience on engineering and STEM concepts (problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, self-esteem). Girls build robots (or video games), following step-by-step instructions and continue their learning by improving, customizing, and playing with their cool creations. With over a hundred unique build models ranging in all sorts of shapes, sizes, functions, and difficulty, Girl Scouts will have new projects to build and new learnings in every badge, patch, and outreach program.

Who: Daisies-Juniors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Your location
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Javier Rosales, robothinkcv@gmail.com or 619-656-0473

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For over 100 years, the San Diego Zoo has served the children of San Diego, providing programs and experiences that inspire a passion for wildlife and spark action for conservation. The San Diego Zoo is home to over 12,000 rare and endangered animals representing more than 650 species and subspecies, and a prominent botanical collection with over 700,000 exotic plants.

The Zoo is operated by the non-profit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a world leader in wildlife care, conservation science, and education. Each year, millions of people visit the Zoo to experience wildlife up close and share our vision of a world where all life thrives.

Education Field Trips

San Diego County Girl Scout troops pay a discounted rate for each guest ages 17 and younger; and a discounted rate for each guest ages 18 and older, including chaperones. Minimum group size of 15 required to qualify for special rates. Includes Guided Bus Tour, Skyfari Aerial Tram, and Kangaroo Bus.

Grades: Daisies-Ambassadors
Dates/Times: Year-round during Zoo open hours.
Location: San Diego Zoo
Cost: Children ages 2 and under: Free. Youths ages 3 through 17: $29.50 each. Participants ages 18 and up: $34.50 each. Chaperones, up to 10 youths per adult (1:10): $34.50 each. (During the month of October, children ages 11 and under are free; Guided Bus Tour not included, available for $6.00 per child).
Contact: Visit our website or email us at YouthGroups@sdzwa.org

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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park, an 1,800-acre wildlife park, is home to more than 3,600 animals representing over 300 species. For over 50 years, guests have come here seeking adventure and close encounters with the wild. More than 1 million guests visit each year, and see wildlife in herds of mixed species, in expansive savanna habitats.

The Safari Park is operated by the non-profit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a world leader in wildlife care, conservation science, and education. At the Safari Park, a moment can change a lifetime, whether it’s coming face-to-face with tigers or taking an awe-inspiring safari to experience wildlife of the African savanna.

Roar & Snore Safari: Girl Scouts

On this overnight camping event, Girl Scouts sleep in tents right in the heart of the Safari Park, surrounded by giraffes, rhinos, and elephants. Scouts will learn how easy it is to become allies for wildlife in their daily lives. To reinforce conservation learning, scouts will take walking tours, participate in fun camp activities, and enjoy up-close animal encounters. Dinner, breakfast, and campfire s’mores are included.

Ages: 5 and older
Dates/Times: Select dates, 4:15 p.m.-9:30 a.m.
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Cost: $145 & up per person
Contact: Visit our website for program dates or call 619-718-3000 for information and reservations

Education Field Trips
San Diego County Girl Scout troops pay a discounted rate for each guest ages 17 and younger; and a discounted rate for each guest ages 18 and older, including chaperones. Minimum group size of 15 required to qualify for special rates. Includes Africa Tram tour.

Grades: Daisies-Ambassadors
Dates/Times: Year-round during Safari Park open hours
Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Cost: Children ages 2 and under: Free. Youths ages 3 through 17: $29.50 each. Participants ages 18 and up: $34.50 each. Chaperones, up to 10 youths per adult (1:10): $34.50 each. During the month of October, children ages 11 and under are free.
Contact: Visit our website or email us at YouthGroups@sdzwa.org.

Society of Women Engineers-San Diego Professional Section

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is the world’s largest advocate and catalyst for change for women in engineering and technology. The SWE San Diego County Professional Section has a rich history dating back to 1982 of advancing the image of engineering and technology professionals by providing unique opportunities to network and develop professionally and inspire young girls to pursue these professions. Our section is made up of members from all engineering backgrounds and many STEM disciplines.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Community service opportunity
When: Scheduled workshop; On demand
Where: Will travel to troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver program.
Cost: Free
Contact: Dr. Tracy Nguyen, outreach@swesandiego.org or 858-682-4222

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At STEM the Gap Academy, we are raising a generation of girls who are skillful, but who are also fierce, persistent, resilient, and hopeful to be a part of a future, full of innovation and progress, that they too have had a hand in building. Formally known as Girl Boss Chess, we only taught chess but with our expansion as STEM the Gap Academy, we offer chess, coding, website design, space science and cybersecurity.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; virtual
Where: Virtual
Cost: Starting at $120 for a series of online classes
Contact: Ingrid Gayle, ingrid@stemthegapacademy.com or 647-667-1408

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Team Spyder 1622 Robotics represents the Poway High Engineering Academy and builds robots to compete in competitions such as FIRST (FRC, FTC) and VEX, but they’re also so much more! As a robotics team, they’re set apart by a commitment to safety, countless hours of mentoring and events, and community outreach (150+ events annually). As members, Spyder's get to learn to program and build robots, be part of a real business environment, and participate in everything from fairs to local government meetings. Find out how your girl can become a member, or connect with them about how they can mentor your troop in the area of robotics.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: 15500 Espola Road, Poway, CA 92064
Cost: Free
Contact: Rodger Dohm, rdohm@powayusd.com or 760-484-4392

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Encompassing 2,300 acres, the Tijuana Estuary (Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, California State Parks) is the largest coastal wetland in Southern California. Visitors enjoy beach combing, hiking, horseback riding, biking, and bird watching. Designated as a Research Reserve by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, it is one of 29 Reserves in the country devoted to education and research. The Tijuana Estuary (TRNERR) is an essential breeding, feeding and nesting ground and key stopover point on the Pacific Flyway for over 370 species of migratory and native birds, including six endangered species. The Reserve is managed cooperatively by the California State Parks and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Girl Scout Programs Offered at Tijuana Estuary
The Reserve connects Girl Scouts to their local estuary and inspires them to take action for wetland wildlife. Girl Scout badge workshops are scheduled upon request. Please visit our website to learn more about badge, journey, and take action project offerings.

Grades: K-12
Dates/times: By reservation. Monday – Friday, contact for weekend availability.
Location: Tijuana Estuary Visitor Center, 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
Cost: Free ($8.00 + tax to purchase a Tijuana Estuary patch)
Contact: Anne Marie Tipton, AnneMarie.Tipton@parks.ca.gov or 619-681-4626

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Tree San Diego is a non-profit dedicated to increasing the quality, density, and sustainability of the region's urban forests for the benefit of all communities and the environment. We provide engaging and interactive presentations for all ages to explore the importance of trees in the urban environment. Add-ons to the program include a nature walk to identify tree characteristics, outdoor activities, and a tree planting demonstration. Each Girl Scout will take home a tree seedling to plant their very own tree!

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity, Community service opportunity
When: On demand (troops can contact you to schedule a workshop/performance at your location or their troop meeting)
Where: All - we travel to Troop or Girl Scout meetings to deliver program
Cost: $10 - $25
Contact: Sarah Cottrill scottrill@treesandiego.org or 858-210-6451

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The San Diego County Vector Control Program works to protect our communities from mosquitoes and mosquito borne diseases. Girls learn about STEM principles, mosquito prevention, and how to to take an active role in preventing mosquito borne diseases in their communities through interactive workshops, presentations, and a patch project.

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity
When: Scheduled workshops, on demand
Where: Balboa Campus or your location
Cost: Free
Contact: Allison Bray, allison.bray@sdcounty.ca.gov or 858-322-4430

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Wild Willow Farm is a wonderful place for girls to learn about farming, gardening, growing, and cooking healthy food in an engaging, hands-on way. Learn about regenerative farming, partnering with nature to grow food in a way that supports diversity in all aspects for both plants and animals. Come meet worms, bees, goats, chickens, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Along the way, you'll learn valuable skills and connect to the land, your food, and each other!

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; community service opportunity
When: On demand
Where: 2550 Sunset Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
Cost: $10-$25
Contact: Kim Hanson, kim.hanson@rcdsandiego.org or 619-562-0096

Zovargo

Zovargo.org is a Girl Scouts San Diego award-winning community partner that brings a variety of unique animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects) to every badge or Journey workshop. They host Journey in a Day programs that complete all Journey requirements, with the exception of the Take Action Projects. They also provide many badge workshops for all levels of G.I.R.L.s!

Who: Daisies-Ambassadors
What: Badge/patch earning opportunity; internships
When: Scheduled workshops; on demand
Where: Your location; Central San Diego; North Coastal; North Inland; South County; East County
Cost: $10-25
Contact: Amanda Plante, learn@zovargo.org or 619-618-0745