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Girl Scout Program

AWT is working in partnership with the Girl Scout Council of Orange County. AWT's mission is to introduce young women to technology. We are doing this by providing monthly workshops for young girls through Girl Scouting. We also participate in a career planning annual event for Cadettes (middle school aged girls) called "From Dreams to Reality" in February.

Registration for the girls is handled by the Girl Scout office. AWT provides the training and materials, adult volunteers, a light breakfast and lunch. Training sessions are held at various corporate venues around Orange County. To date we have used training facilities at Ascolta, Fluor, New Horizons Learning Center and UCI.

Once a month we provide classes to 20 Girl Scouts and are able to assist them in earning a computer related badge. Badge requirements and the badges are provided by the Girl Scouts.

AWT members are encouraged to volunteer to assist during the training - a solid familiarity with navigating around Microsoft operating systems (XP and Windows 2000 typically), Microsoft Word, Paint and Internet Explorer are needed. The workshops are typically held on Saturdays, from 9am to Noon.

NOTE: The Girl Scouts Council of Orange County is modifying their programming and have asked us to put the program on hold until September 2006.
Thanks for your interest! Please check back in September.

Nicole Friel
Girl Scout Program Organizer
email: nicole@awtsocal.org
Phone: (949) 206-5009



Event     Date
Computer Fun Badge Workshop - Juniors
Saturday, October 14th, 2006
Time: TBD

Point, Click and Go & Computer Smarts Try-It
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
Time: TBD
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Susan Davidson
Program Specialist
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
sdavidson@gscoc.org
www.gscoc.org

Phone (714) 979-7900 ext. 279
Fax (714) 850-1299

A map and further details will be sent to registered girls.

DATES REGISTRATION DUE 30 days prior to the workshop.

NOTE: Participants are placed by random selection after the closing of registration.
Upon selection for this event a confirmation and further details will be sent to you.
NOTE: Please use Safety-Wise when registering adults. Other children will not be permitted to attend.

Programs
CyberGirlScout Badge Workshop
Juniors - ages 8-10
Take the Girl Scout Online Safety Pledge and then you’re off to search and surf the web. E-mail a friend. Share a poem, picture or story online. Play a game. Create your own web page. Plan a trip. Girls will enjoy hands on learning in this workshop hosted by the Association for Women in Technology. Participants will earn the CyberGirlScout Badge. This workshop is for Junior Girl Scouts.
Juniors - ages 8-10
Use a computer as a tool. Get set up, learn the basics, be an artist, play a game. Learn to create a newsletter or do project of your own. Discover new ways to use a computer to work “smart.” Girls will enjoy hands on learning as they use computers in this workshop hosted by the Association for Women in Technology. Participants will earn the Computer Fun Badge. This workshop is for Junior Girl Scouts.
From Dreams to Reality
Cadettes - ages 11-15
DAY LONG CAREER EVENT - Sat. February 12th, 2005 - Concordia University

This event gives Cadette Girl Scouts the opportunity to explore careers and think about the future. The choices for interesting careers are endless. Girls will meet women representing a wide variety of careers and learn what kind of training they needed to succeed in their chosen field. Participants should plan to take notes and ask questions- this is a real “working” opportunity. Girl Scout uniform or business dress is required; comfortable walking shoes are a MUST! Participants will complete the requirements for the From Dreams to Reality Patch. Attending this event will allow girls to complete this prerequisite for the Girl Scout Silver Award. This event is for Cadette Girl Scouts. Senior Girl Scouts may work as staff.
Computers in Everyday Life Interest Project Workshop
Cadettes & Seniors - ages 11-17
Play games. Create. Write. Investigate. Discover. Learn about computers and how they can be used for work and play. Practice putting your creativity and computer technology to work. Girls will enjoy hands on learning in this workshop hosted by the Association for Women in Technology. Participants will complete most of the requirements for the Computers in Everyday Life Interest Project. This workshop is for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts.
Exploring the Net Interest Project Workshop
Seniors - ages 12-17
Learn about and compare internet providers. Create a list of your favorite internet sites. Develop an internet scavenger hunt. Be an internet “tourist” and plan a trip. Explore careers, schools, sports, and more. Information is at your fingertips when you explore the net. Girls will enjoy hands on learning in this workshop hosted by the Association for Women in Technology. Participants will complete some of the requirements for the Exploring the Net Interest Project. This workshop is for Senior Girl Scouts.
 
 
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