In a couple weeks, the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas will host College Journey, a 5-day workshop held at the University of Texas at Dallas where girls will be mentored by professionals and exposed to careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).The camp for entering 9th-10th graders is already full, but the new week-long Cadette camp for girls entering 7th and 8th grade is still available June 23-28.
“We are excited to offer this opportunity to younger girls this year for the first time,” says Colleen Walker, CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas.“STEM careers are growing twice as fast as any other sector, yet we rank 21st compared to other industrialized nations in terms of math and science educational achievement. By involving girls at an early age in STEM activities and with access to STEM role models, we hope to encourage more girls to pursue career paths related to science and math.”
The camp will offer Cadette Girl Scouts an opportunity to earn prerequisites for their silver awards and help them to have the opportunity to gain experience in STEM through fun activities such as creating their own solar ovens and touring the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
The camp costs $350 and limited scholarships are available. Price includes two t-shirts, the College Journey patch, meals, evening activities, and housing. Girls will stay in the UTD dorms all week with chaperones provided by the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. To reserve a spot download the registration form HERE and send it in with a $50 deposit.
For additional information call 972.349.2434
