Date: Sun Sep 08 2024 - Sun Dec 15 2024
- Virtual Program,
- Girl Scout Events
- All Levels
Chess GirlTM, prepares students to take on
tomorrow's world with confidence, resilience and enthusiasm. In
partnership with schools and organizations that empower girls, they
deliver an innovative and engaging learning experience designed to
help students calculate risk, prepare for the unexpected, and
confidently discover and nurture their inherent strengths.
Chess Girl: Mechanical Engineering Badge for Daisies – Virtual (Grades K-1)
Like Mechanical Engineering, chess focuses on enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. Join STEM the Gap Academy for a two-hour program that teaches girls the fundamentals of chess, including piece movements, names, and values. As we learn chess, we will explore real-life applications, drawing parallels between chess strategies and real-life scenarios. We will show how the skills learned in chess can be applied in various aspects of life, such as decision-making and planning. Parents are encouraged to download the Lichess application for future learning, and we will guide them on how to engage their daughters in learning chess through this platform. Chess is an incredible way to teach girls critical thinking and life skills. Course Fee: $30 (includes chess patch but not badge) No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a pawn charm. Additionally, girls will earn the Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge, which can be purchased through the Girl Scout store. All STEM the Gap Academy virtual programs are hosted by the Academy and NOT by GSMW. Please note that STEM the Gap runs their own registration and programming externally from GSMW. Badges are not included.
Dates available:
- September 15, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 20, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 3, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 24, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
Registration Link: https://chessgirl.stemthegapacademy.com/mechanical-engineering-board-games-for-daisies-and-chess-patch
Once you click the Registration Link, you will go to STEM the Gap Academy's website to register. If you have any registration or programming questions, please contact STEM the Gap directly.
Chess Girl: Making Games Badge for Brownies – Virtual (Grades 2-3)
In the Brownies Making Games Badge and Chess program, girls will learn about the history of chess, including its origins, the age of the game, and the medieval history of the chess pieces with Stem the Gap Academy. Through storytelling, they will learn the movements, names, and values of the pieces and how to read the chessboard. In this engaging two-hour course, girls will use their imagination to rewrite the history of the pieces, promoting values such as equality and non-discrimination by envisioning roles where soldiers can achieve certain statuses without bias. Parents are encouraged to download the Lichess application for future learning, and we will guide them on how to engage their daughters in learning chess through this platform. Chess is an incredible way to teach girls critical thinking and life skills. Don't miss this incredible adventure! Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge) No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a knight charm. Additionally, girls will earn the Making Games for Bownies Badge, which can be purchased at the Girl Scout store. All STEM the Gap Academy virtual programs are hosted by the Academy and NOT by GSMW. Please note that STEM the Gap runs their own registration and programming externally from GSMW. Badges are not included.
Dates available:
- September 15, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 20, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 10, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- December 8, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
Registration Link: https://chessgirl.stemthegapacademy.com/making-games-for-brownies-badge-and-chess-patch/
Once you click the Registration Link, you will go to STEM the Gap Academy's website to register. If you have any registration or programming questions, please contact STEM the Gap directly.
Chess Girl for Juniors – Virtual (Grades 4-5)
Juniors will learn the essentials of chess with STEM the Gap Academy during a comprehensive 2-hour online session. By the end of the class, they will understand the basic movements of each chess piece, learn how to read and navigate the chessboard and be introduced to the mechanics of check and checkmate and advanced tactics. They will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through mastering the fundamental movements of pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and kings, and gaining proficiency in reading and understanding the chessboard layout. The skills gained will extend beyond chess, helping them apply critical thinking and strategic planning to academic and real-life situations, and boosting their confidence in tackling new challenges. Course Fee: $25 (includes patch) No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a bishop charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch). All STEM the Gap Academy virtual programs are hosted by the Academy and NOT by GSMW. Please note that STEM the Gap runs their own registration and programming externally from GSMW. Badges are not included.
Dates available:
- September 8, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 6, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 27, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 17, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- December 15, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
Registration Link: https://chessgirl.stemthegapacademy.com/chess-for-juniors-patch
Once you click the Registration Link, you will go to STEM the Gap Academy's website to register. If you have any registration or programming questions, please contact STEM the Gap directly.
Chess Girl: Good Sportsmanship Badge for Cadettes – Virtual (Grades 6-8)
Like all sports, chess requires good judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making. Playing and celebrating wins and losses helps girls develop self-confidence, an important outcome of sports participation. Good sportsmanship is essential in life. As STEM the Gap Academy introduces girls to the fundamentals of chess, including piece names, movements, values, and basic tactics, they will also discuss how good sportsmanship promotes teamwork, respect, character-building, enjoyment, fair play, and a healthy reputation. Participants in this workshop will receive an enriching introduction to the game of chess. Even those familiar with the game will discover new strategies and insights. We are committed to fostering a community of girls who play and love chess, serving as role models for good sportsmanship and inspiring others with their dedication and respect for the game. Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge) No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a bishop charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch). Additionally, girls will earn the Good Sportsmanship Badge, which can be purchased through a Girl Scout store. All STEM the Gap Academy virtual programs are hosted by the Academy and NOT by GSMW. Please note that STEM the Gap runs their own registration and programming externally from GSMW. Badges are not included.
Dates available:
- September 8, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 6, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- October 27, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 17, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- December 8, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
Registration Link: https://chessgirl.stemthegapacademy.com/cadettes-good-sportsmanship-badge-and-chess-patch
Once you click the Registration Link, you will go to STEM the Gap Academy's website to register. If you have any registration or programming questions, please contact STEM the Gap directly.
Chess Girl for Seniors & Ambassadors – Virtual (Grades 9-12)
Seniors and Ambassadors will master the essentials of chess with STEM the Gap Academy, during an intensive 2-hour online session. By the end of the class, they will understand the basic movements of each chess piece, learn how to read and navigate the chessboard and be introduced to the mechanics of check and checkmate and advanced tactics. They will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through mastering the fundamental movements of pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, queens, and kings, and gaining proficiency in reading and understanding the chessboard layout. The skills gained will extend beyond chess, helping them apply critical thinking and strategic planning to academic and real-life situations, and boosting their confidence in tackling new challenges. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of chess! Register now to secure your spot and embark on this exciting adventure with us. Course Fee: $25 (includes patch but not badge) No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a king charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch). All STEM the Gap Academy virtual programs are hosted by the Academy and NOT by GSMW. Please note that STEM the Gap runs their own registration and programming externally from GSMW. Badges are not included.
Dates available:
- September 22, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- November 10, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
- December 15, 2024 from 2:00PM-4:00PM MT
Registration Link: https://chessgirl.stemthegapacademy.com/chess-for-seniors-and-ambassadors-patch
Once you click the Registration Link, you will go to STEM the Gap Academy's website to register. If you have any registration or programming questions, please contact STEM the Gap directly.
