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Date: Sat Oct 17, 9:00 AM EST - Sat Oct 17, 1:00 PM EST
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Daisies,
- Brownies,
- Juniors
Register today for a Cybersecurity Quest where Girl Scouts will crack clues, solve digital mysteries, and learn smart ways to stay safe online.
In partnership with Michael Hubbard, a cybersecurity expert with a background in Navy systems and rocketry, Girl Scouts will become "Cyber Scouts." Through age-appropriate challenges and interactive games, participants will build the confidence to navigate the digital world. The core mission is simple: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Smart Online.
Program Highlights
* Expert Instruction: Learn from a professional who has worked on military-grade weapon systems and satellite technology.
* Interactive Learning: From "Telephone" games to "Detective" challenges, girls will learn by doing.
* Cyber Safety Promise: Every Scout will conclude their session by making a custom Cyber Safety Promise.
* Badging Ceremony: Participants will receive their badges during a special presentation to celebrate their new skills.
* Seasonal Treats: Enjoy cider and donuts-a special October staple brought in by our guest speaker.
Grade Level Sessions
1. Daisy: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
* The Basics: Introduction to "pseudocode" to understand how computers think.
* The Detective Game: Learn the difference between public and private information through a guided investigation.
* Cyber Telephone: A fun movement game to see how information travels (and changes) across a network.
* Safety First: Identifying "Trust Circles" and learning when to talk to an adult.
2. Brownie: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
* Spot the Fake: A challenge to identify red flags and "fake stories" online (like a woman talking to a cat!).
* Layers of Security: Understanding how to protect data using the "Lockbox and Chain" philosophy.
* Digital Footprints: Exploring how what we share stays with us and why "digital cookies taste bad."
* Smart Choices: Learning to ignore suspicious content and trust your judgment.
3. Junior: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
* Hardware & Handshakes: A deep dive into how computers exchange information and the "handshake" of two-factor authentication.
* Encryption & Ciphers: Explore the history of Morse Code and learn how a Vigenère cipher works to keep messages secret.
* Cyber Defense: Advanced training on spotting phishing schemes, checking email extensions (like .ru), and protecting against identity theft.
* The Golden Rule: Never click the link. Always trace it back.
Note to Parents: A staff photographer will be present to capture group shots and the badging ceremony. Please be prepared to complete a brief program evaluation before departure.
Included in Girl Registration:
Guided activities
Daisies earn the Cybersecurity Basics badge
Brownies earn the Cybersecurity Basics Badge
Juniors earn the Cybersecurity Investigator Badge
Included for Adult:
Includes event access only; participation in activities is not included.
Costs:
$15.00 per Girl
$20.00 per Tagalong (Register as a girl non-member)
*PLEASE NOTE: This is not a drop-off event. Girls may come with their troop leader or guardian.
Registration deadline: October 12 (or sooner if event reaches capacity)
For program questions: please email Lana at ljaeger@gssem.org.
For registration questions: please email helpdesk@gssem.org.
