Badge Day

Saturday, January 28, 2017 12:00 am - 12:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)
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Girl Guides are invited to the University of Waterloo to earn their Computer Skills Badge! 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 demystify the university experience and technology careers.

Registration

Registration is now open!

Guiders will be invited to register their Girl Guide units for this exciting day. 

To register your unit, there are two important steps:

  1. Complete the Information Form.
  2. When we receive your completed information form, we will send you payment instructions. The $15 fee can be paid by cheque or credit card. (The fee includes badges, pizza lunch, and all program materials.)  

What to expect

9:30 - 10:00    

Check-in
Please bring all permission forms (one per participant). We will give all participants their name tag. 

10:00 - 10:15

Opening Remarks
A morning snack box will be given to each unit. These boxes will contain nut-free granola bars and juice boxes. 

10:15 - 11:00

First Station
At each station, guides will explore different engineering skills and learn about women in tech. A detailed schedule will be provide to each unit on the day-of. 

11:05 - 11:50

Second Station

11:50 - 12:35

Lunch 
All registered participants and guiders will receive a free lunch (pizza, juice, and whole apples). Guiders are responsible for their units during this time. 

12:35 - 1:20

Third Station

1:25 - 2:10

Fourth Station

2:10 - 2:45

Fifth Station 

2:50 - 3:15

Closing Remarks
Badges and giveaways (provided by ONWiE) will be handed out to the guides. 

Location

Badge Day location will occur on campus at UWaterloo and the specific building/room will be announced at a later date. 

Additional Information
Host: Women in Engineering Event website: Registration Cost: $15/unit