WORKSHOP: Think Like an Engineer Journey Workshop 

FOR GS LEVELS: MULTI-LEVEL - CADETTE, SENIOR, AMBASSADOR

DATE: Saturday, April 15th, 2023 

TIMES: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

LOCATION: GSMISTS Traverse City Service Center 

Challenge Island® partners with Girl Scout councils nationwide, and we offer fully interactive, hands-on STEAM Girl Scout workshops for girls of all ages - Daisy through Ambassador!  This workshop is taught by a certified Challenge Island Owner who is also a Lifetime Girl Scout and a former Girl Scout Council Director.  

So come join us for this awesome workshop and connect with your troop members and new Girl Scout friends. We have put together a special workshop just for you!

·       * Our whimsical, creativity-based STEAM curriculum inspires girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

·       * The Scientific Method / Engineering Design Process is used by girls throughout every challenge as our cross-curricular island themes extend their learning across multiple disciplines.

·       * Both left & right sides of the brain are utilized as innovative, creative thinking is encouraged and celebrated.

·       * Challenges emphasize strengthening valuable skills such as communication, critical & creative thinking, flexibility, leadership, initiative, social skills, grit, & perseverance.

·       * Our workshops prepare the fun, lively G.I.R.L. of today for the ever-changing global marketplace of the future.

Come Join Us and find out what Challenge Island is all about!

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Multi-Level CA / SR / AM Think Like an Engineer Journey Workshop

Girls will use the Engineering Design Process to understand a real-world issues, create a three seperate STEAM design builds around each topic, and will have the opportunity to show off their go-getter ingenuity to their fellow Girl Scouts.  Girls are encouraged to wear their sash/vest. 

With participation in this Journey workshop, girls complete the entire Journey except for the Take Action Project which must come from the girls' vision and be implemented in their community per GSUSA requirements.  The Take Action Project will need to be completed as a Girl Scout troop or as an individual.   

Per GSUSA guidelines when conducting a Think Like an Engineer Journey Workshop for multi-level C/S/A, we will be utilizing the Senior level requirements of Kinetic Sculpture Design Challenge, Harmless Can Holder Design Challenge, Assistive Grabber Device Design Challenge and all girls will be earning the TLE Journey Award for their Girl Scout level.  

COST INCLUDES: Three separate STEAM challenges, all needed supplies & materials, healthy snack & beverage, the Journey Award, exclusive Challenge Island patch ... AND lots of fun!   

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Is two (2) weeks prior to the event date or when the workshop fills to capacity.

OTHER OPTIONS: IF this date/times don't work your schedule(s)  - - YOU CAN BOOK CHALLENGE ISLAND FOR A PERSONAL TROOP WORKSHOP!  YOU choose the Date(s)/Times, location, AND program, badges, or Journey to earn.  You're free to choose it all!  CI will come to you!  Ask Renee about it today!  You can reach her at rallen@challenge-island.com or 231-633-4955.