Kids & Family
Girl Scouts Kicks off Membership Year with New Badges
Thirty New Badges Power Girl Leadership in 21st Century Issues
Manatee County, FL–Girl Scouts recently announced the release of 30 new badges available exclusively for girls ages 5-18 that not only enhance the one-of-a-kind Girl Scout experience, but also address some of society’s most pressing needs.
The new badges allow girls to explore a variety of timely themes, such as cybersecurity, environmental advocacy, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, and space exploration. In a safe all-girl space, Girl Scouts develop important soft skills, including confidence and perseverance, as well as hard skills, setting them up for success and preparing them to take action for a better world.
“Today’s youth are more vocal than ever about the change they want to see,” said Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida CEO Mary Anne Servian. “And Girl Scouts are the most equipped with the skills needed to make a real impact.”
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New programming for girls in grades 6-12 includes badges for environmental stewardship, robotics, and college exploration, with the addition of two curriculum books, Think Like a Programmer and Think Like an Engineer. Girls in grades K-5 can now earn badges in environmental stewardship, cybersecurity, and space science, and girls in grades 4-5 can earn additional badges in mechanical engineering.
The new badges and curricula enhance Girl Scout’s existing program pillars, which include STEM, Outdoor, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship.
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Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, the local Girl Scout council, is holding information events throughout the community, providing an opportunity for parents and girls to learn about all the exciting things Girl Scouts has to offer. Upcoming dates and locations in Manatee County include:
August 21, Gullett Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 21, Tara Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 22, Braden River Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 22, Bashaw Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 23, Rowlett Academy for Arts and Communication media center, 6:30 p.m.
August 24, Freedom Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 24, Kinnan Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 27 Witt Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 27, Myakka Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 28, Miller Elementary media center, 6:30 p.m.
August 29, Daughtrey Elementary professional development room, 6:30 p.m.
August 29, Willis Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 29, McNeal Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 30, Palma Sola Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 5, Mills Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 6, Moody Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 11, Abel Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 13, Oneco Elementary cafeteria, 6 p.m.
September 13, Sea Breeze Elementary cafeteria, 6 p.m.
September 18, Palmetto Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 20, Williams Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 25, Prine Elementary media center, 6:30 p.m.
Program scholarships are available based on financial need. For an updated list of local Girl Scout information events, or to learn more about new Girl Scout registration visit, www.gsgcf.org.