Engineering Outreach is proud to partner with Girl Guides of Canada through our Women in Engineering Program to offer engaging STEM-focused workshops and events designed for Girl Guide units of all ages. Units have the opportunity to participate in fun and interactive hands-on activities and engage with inspiring mentors who share their university experience. Units can join one of our exciting Badge Days or reach out to arrange a personalized visit to the University of Waterloo campus.
Badge Days
Women in Engineering hosts two annual Badge Days that bring together multiple Girl Guide units to earn a special badge awarded by the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWIE). Participants complete all badge requirements through fun, hands-on activity stations led by university students and staff. Along the way, they’ll connect with inspiring mentors who share their personal journeys and experiences in engineering.
We currently offer a Girl Guide Badge Day at our Waterloo Campus every fall, and an Embers Badge Day at our Stratford Campus each spring.
Girl Guide Badge Day
Girl Guides (ages 9-11) are invited to the University of Waterloo, Waterloo Campus 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. New content is developed each term, making repeat participation welcome and encouraged.
Registration
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 about 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, November 28th, 2026
Time: Tentatively 9am-1pm. Sign in opens at 8:30am.
Location: University of Waterloo Pearl Sullivan Engineering
Where to Park: Participants can park in the B or Q Lot which is accessible from Columbia and Philip Street. Parking will cost $7.25 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-9:15am |
Opening Remarks |
| 9:20am-10:20am |
First Station |
| 10:30am-11:20am | Second Station |
| 11:30am-12:20pm | Third Station |
| 12:30pm-1:00pm | Lunch and trivia |
| 1:00pm | Closing Remarks Badges will be handed out to the guides. |
Embers Badge Day
The information below is for reference only. Please follow us for updates in future terms!
Embers units (ages 7-8) are invited to the University of Waterloo, Stratford Campus to earn a badge awarded by the 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 at each station who share their university experience.
Registration
Leaders will be invited to register their Embers Units for this exciting day. All participants must have completed the Consent and Waiver Form to participate in the program. It is the leader's 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 engoutreach@uwaterloo.ca.
*Note: Only Embers Unit Leaders can submit unit registration forms. If you are a parent interested in the event, please contact your Unit Leader.
Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Time: 10am-12pm. Sign in starts at 9:45am. (Depending on interest, the timing of this event may be extended by 30-60 minutes)
Location: University of Waterloo Stratford Campus-125 St Patrick St, Stratford, ON N5A 0C1
Parking: Free parking is available behind the building at 125 St Patrick St.
Cost: Thanks to our generous sponsors, Embers Badge Day is free for Embers Units.