Activities
Cybersecurity Basics for Brownies
We use computers every and they are also a part of our lives in many other ways that aren’t as easy to see - computers power streetlights, air conditioners, planes, and much more. Cybersecurity is the way we protect all those computers—and ourselves. Through Cybersecurity Day for Brownies, you’ll know the basics of cybersecurity, what privacy means, and how to protect yourself when you’re on a computer. Who: ⓑ When: Oct. 12, 9 – 11 a.m. Where: Idea Lab – Spring Branch Cost: $23
Think Like an Engineer Journey for Brownies
Learn how engineers use the Design Thinking Process to solve problems in this hands-on workshop. Some of the activities include building a water collection tool and a device that will launch a small ball toward a target. Girls complete all Journey requirements except the Take Action project and receive the Think Like an Engineer Award. Who: ⓑ When: Aug.10, 9 a.m. – noon Where: Idea Lab – Bellaire Cost: $23
Race Car Badge Workshop
Picture Yourself behind the wheel while you test a car of your own construction. You will be challenged to design a car that can speed past the others. Brownies will earn their Race Car Design Challenge badge through this workshop (badge provided). Who: When: Where: Cost:
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Aug. 18, 9 – 11 a.m. Idea Lab – Energy Corridor $23
Space Out
Get ready to have some fun at camp while doing hands-on activities to explore the universe. Let's have an out-of-this-world time with scavenger hunts, games, cookies and the planetarium. GSSJC’s Astronomy Special Interest Group is hosting a trip through space that girls are sure not to forget. Participants will earn their Space Science Adventurer badge. Who: ⓑ When: Sept. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: Misty Meadows Ranch, Conroe Cost: $20 28 July/August 2019 l The Golden Link
Think Like an Engineer Journey for Juniors
Join other Juniors and learn how to utilize your construction skills as you work to solve engineering challenges like a building that can withstand an earthquake, a structure made entirely of paper, or an emergency shelter. Girls complete all Journey requirements except the Take Action Project and receive the Think Like an Engineer Award. Who: ⓙ When: July 28, 9 a.m. – noon Where: Idea Lab-Pearland Cost: $23
Digital Photographer Badge Workshop
It seems like almost every gadget can take a digital photograph – from phones to laptops, to (of course) digital cameras. But do you know how to get the most out of your digital device and what it takes to capture an amazing photo? Learn all that and more in this Digital Photographer workshop! Badge is provided to attendees. Who: ⓙ When/Where: July 14, 1 – 3 p.m. Microsoft – Baybrook Mall Aug. 11, 9 a.m. – noon Idea Lab – Energy Corridor Cost: varies by location
Entertainment Technology Badge Workshop
Connect to your favorite entertainment through exploring the technology behind it! Technology isn’t always computers and screens – it is also how things are made and tested. Discover a hands-on approach to technology through constructing an animation, experimenting with centrifugal course and making 3D glasses. All badge steps are completed, badge is provided to attendees. Who: ⓙ When: July 27, Aug 24 or Oct 5; noon – 2:15 p.m. Where: Children’s Museum of Houston Cost: $15
Think Like a Programmer Journey for Juniors
Discover how creativity can help you solve a difficult problem. During this workshop, you will find out how to persist and think about things in a new way; you'll even discover what coding and algorithms are. Find out how every-day problems are resolved by programmers - and try it out yourself. Girls complete all Journey requirements except the Take Action project and receive the Think Like a Programmer Award. Who: ⓙ When: September 21, 9 a.m. – noon Where: Idea Lab – Energy Corridor Cost: $23 ⓓ-Daisy ⓑ-Brownie ⓙ-Juniors ⓒ-Cadettes ⓢ-Seniors ⓐ-Ambassadors