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Date: Sun Nov 08, 12:00 PM EDT - Sun Nov 08, 3:00 PM EDT
Category:
- STEM,
- College Readiness
Level:
- Juniors,
- Volunteers
She believed she could code, so she did! Join the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at UVA for an exciting, hands-on day of coding, creativity, teamwork, and STEAM exploration! Girl Scouts will discover that coding isn't just about computers-it's a fun way to solve problems, express creativity, and bring ideas to life!
💻Code, create, and collaborate!
Girl Scouts will rotate through multiple interactive stations and work together on a team-based coding challenge. They'll put their problem-solving skills to work, collaborate with their teammates, and have the chance to show off their coding creations at the end of the event!
👩💻 Think Like a Programmer
Meet UVA Computer Science students and hear about their experiences with coding and STEAM. Girl Scouts will also discover the stories of famous women in computer science history and learn how women have helped shape the world of technology.
📿 Code a Friendship!
Who knew coding could be crafty? What do you get when you combine friendship bracelets and coding? A friendship bracelet with a little computer science magic! Girl Scouts will learn about the importance of binary coding while creating a fun, wearable craft they can take home
🍪 Byte into Some Snacks!
All that coding can work up an appetite! Take a break, grab a snack, and fuel up for your next Coding adventure!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: University of Virginia Main Campus, Charlottesville, VA
Exact directions and event schedule will be provided prior to the event.
Who: Girl Scout Juniors
Cost: $10
Min/Max Girls: 30/60
Patch/Badge Included: Yes - Intro to Coding
Registration Closes: October 25, 2026 at midnight
Note: Please provide any food allergies or dietary needs during registration.
Supervision Requirements: All participants must attend with a troop leader or guardian who is a registered Girl Scout member.
Questions: For more information, please contact info@gsvsc.org.
