Kids & Family
Girl Scouts Kicks off Membership Year with New Badges
Thirty New Badges Power Girl Leadership in 21st Century Issues
Sarasota 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 Sarasota County include:
August 19, North Port Youth Scout House (5845 Greenwood Ave.), 5:30 p.m.
August 20, Venice Girl Scout House (1775 E. Venice Ave.), 6:30 p.m.
August 20, Bay Haven School of Basics Plus cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 22, Ashton Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 23, Gulf Gate Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 23, Taylor Ranch Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 27, Lakeview Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 28, Sky Academy Englewood cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
August 30, Pillippi Shores Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 4, Glenallen Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 4, Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center (4740 Cattlemen Road), 6:30 p.m.
September 5, Fruitville Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 5, Atwater Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 6, Lamarque Elementary cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
September 6, Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center (4740 Cattlemen Road), 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.