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.