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 an Embers Badge Day at our Stratford Campus each spring, and a Girl Guide Badge Day at our Waterloo Campus every fall.
Embers Badge Day
Embers units (Ages 7-8) are invited to the University of Waterloo-Stratford Campus 2nd annual Embers Badge day. Together with your unit, you will 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 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 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.