Girl Guides (Ages 9-11) are invited to the University of Waterloo to earn a badge awarded by Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWIE). Complete all the requirements through fun and interactive activity stations led by university students and staff. In addition to completing the badge requirements, the guides will also engage with inspiring mentors who share their university experience and chat about STEM careers.
Registration
Please note: We have reached capacity for this event. Please email wie@uwaterloo.ca if you would like to be notified of cancellations or openings for your unit.
Guiders will be invited to register their Guide Units for this exciting day. All participants must have a completed Consent and Waiver Form in order to participate in the program. It is the Guiders responsibility to ensure all participants have a signed permission form on the day of the event. If parents have any concerns with any details in the waiver, please have them email wie@uwaterloo.ca.
*Note: Only Girl Guide Unit Leaders can submit unit registration forms. If you are a parent who is interested in the event, please ask your local Girl Guide group for more information.
Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
Time: 9am-2pm. Sign in opens at 8:30am.
Location: University of Waterloo Engineering 7 - https://goo.gl/maps/fniRDBHSqCh2a7jP8
Where to Park: Participants can park in the B or Q Lot which is accessible from Columbia and Philip St. Parking will cost $5 for the day.
Cost: Thanks to our generous sponsors, Girl Guide Badge Day is free for Guide Units.
We are excited to offer free cheese and halal pepperoni pizza for the program. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate gluten free dietary needs. If you have any concerns with this, please email wie@uwaterloo.ca.
What to expect (example schedule-subject to slight changes)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-9:00am | Check-in Please bring all permission forms (one per participant). |
| 9:00am-9:20am |
Opening Remarks |
| 9:30am-10:20am |
First Station |
| 10:30am-11:20am | Second Station |
| 11:30am-12:20pm | Third Station |
| 12:30pm-1:20pm | Lunch and trivia |
| 1:30pm-2:00pm | Closing Remarks Badges will be handed out to the guides and Q & A with current Undergraduate female students |