Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge and Chess Patch

Like Mechanical Engineering, chess focuses on enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills. Join us for a two-hour program that teaches girls the fundamentals of chess, including piece movements, names, and values.

What's the spinner? 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. Don't miss this incredible adventure!

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Badge and Patch Earned: Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a pawn charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month. Additionally, girls will earn the Mechanical Engineering: Board Games for Daisies Badge, which can be purchased at the local Girl Scout store.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

Making Games for Brownies Badge and Chess Patch

In the Brownies Making Games Badge and Chess Patch 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, through storytelling. They will also 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 Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Badge and Patch Earned: Upon completion of the course, students will receive a Chess Girl Patch with a knight charm (or only a charm if they already have a patch), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month. Additionally, girls will earn the Making Games Badge, which can be purchased at the local Girl Scout store.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

Cadettes Good Sportsmanship Badge and Chess Patch

Like all sports, chess requires good judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making. Playing and celebrating wins and losses helps girls develop self-confidence, an essential outcome of sports participation.

Good sportsmanship is essential in life. As we introduce the fundamentals of chess, including piece names, movements, values, and basic tactics, we 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 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, serve as role models for good sportsmanship, and inspire others with their dedication and respect for the game.

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: $30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Badge and Patch Earned: 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), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month. Additionally, girls will earn the Good Sportsmanship Badge, which can be purchased at the local Girl Scout store.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

Juniors Playing in the Past Badge and Chess Patch

In the Juniors Play in the Past Badge and Chess Patch workshop, girls will learn the basics of chess, including the names of the pieces, their values, how they move, and how to set up and read the board. We'll also explore the fascinating history of the Queen in chess. Did you know there was no Queen when chess was first invented? The game initially had an all-male army, but over time, powerful queens in history, including Queen Isabella, helped shape how the Queen piece became the most important in the game. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the Queen’s historical evolution, discuss what makes us powerful like the Queen, and celebrate with a Queen party while solving the oldest chess puzzle, which uses only queens.

Students will also have the chance to design their crown for the class or wear a tiara to celebrate themselves and the Queen!

This workshop is perfect for players of all skill levels, as it combines engaging lessons in both chess and history.

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: 30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Patch Earned: 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), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

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Juniors Playing in the Past Badge and Chess Patch

In the Juniors Play in the Past Badge and Chess Patch workshop, girls will learn the basics of chess, including the names of the pieces, their values, how they move, and how to set up and read the board. We'll also explore the fascinating history of the Queen in chess. Did you know there was no Queen when chess was first invented? The game initially had an all-male army, but over time, powerful queens in history, including Queen Isabella, helped shape how the Queen piece became the most important in the game. In this workshop, we’ll dive into the Queen’s historical evolution, discuss what makes us powerful like the Queen, and celebrate with a Queen party while solving the oldest chess puzzle, which uses only queens.

Students will also have the chance to design their crown for the class or wear a tiara to celebrate themselves and the Queen!

This workshop is perfect for players of all skill levels, as it combines engaging lessons in both chess and history.

Course Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: 30 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Patch Earned: 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), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

Chess for Seniors and Ambassadors

Seniors and Ambassadors will master the essentials of chess with STEM at 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 by 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 Duration: 2 hours

Course Fee: $25 (includes patch but not badge)

Prerequisites: No prior chess experience or chessboards are needed, as activities will be conducted using a virtual chessboard.

Patch Earned: 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), which will be mailed to their council at the end of each month.

*Badges are not included. *Payments may be subject to a small foreign transactional fee.

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Girl Boss Chess Apprentice (ages 5-8)

For Girl Bosses who are absolute beginners and do not know how the pieces move.

Course Duration: 6 online classes (1 hour each) via Zoom

Course Fee: $120