Girl Power - FirstEnergy Patch Program

In this program presented in partnership with the FirstEnergy Foundation girls will complete a journey or badge work with an electric twist. When you’ve finished the program, GSNEO will send you the Journey Award or badge and FirstEnergy Girl Power patch. NOTE: Girls will complete the Take Action portion of the Journey on their own after the program sessions are completed.

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Junior

Get Moving

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Lava Lamp
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Cadette

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FAQ

What is the FirstEnergy Girl Power patch program?: The FirstEnergy Girl Power patch program is presented in partnership with the FirstEnergy Foundation. These STEM programs put an electric spin on our Girl Scout badges and Journeys.
What are the options for completing the FirstEnergy Girl Power patch program?: Option 1: Girl Power Virtual Program – This option is conducted on Zoom by GSNEO STEM program facilitators. The program will meet twice, with each session lasting 3 hours.  The zoom link and a list of supplies needed for the program activities will be sent via email when you register for the program.

Option 2: Girl Power Badge Bundle – Order a box kit with instructions and supplies to complete the activities on your own.  Some readily available household supplies will not be included in the kit and girls will need to secure these at home.  The kits will include instructions for badge requirements with additional Girl Power activities. Box kits will be available for Daisy, Brownie, Junior and Cadette age levels.  Both the Girl Scout badge and the FirstEnergy Girl Power patch are included in this kit.

Option 3: Girl Power In-Person Program-   Join us in person for programming conducted by our GSNEO STEM program facilitators.
Will my girl earn any badges?: Yes, your girl will work toward the completion of a badge or Journey depending on the program selected. The Journey Take Action projects are not completed during program time and will need to be completed outside of the program to fully earn the Journey Award. Girls will also earn the FirstEnergy Girl Power patch.
How do I earn the FirstEnergy Girl Power patch?: Complete any of the FirstEnergy program options to earn the patch – virtual, Badge Bundle, or in-person activities and events when they are available.
What additional supplies does my camper need in order to participate in FirstEnergy Girl Power?: For the virtual sessions, a list of general supplies will be emailed to the girl before her sessions begin. Girls should have their supplies gathered and ready for the first session.

For Badge Bundle and in person program sessions, supplies will be included as part of the program.
Does my Girl Scout require a chaperone in order to participate?: For Virtual and Badge Bundle Sessions, Adults can assist their Girl Scout with tasks that GSNEO STEM program facilitators will be leading live on Zoom. Girls will need supervision and assistance with activities that include electricity and energy (i.e. boiling water, matches, etc). For in person programming Girl Scout adult/ Girl ratio requirements will need to be followed
What will the virtual Zoom session consist of?: GSNEO STEM program facilitators will send a Zoom invitation and password to the email address used when registering for the virtual program. Zoom invitations include the start time of the session. Girls will log into the meeting and complete the experiments and activities along with other girls in the session. Girls will need to gather supplies for the sessions in advance of the Zoom meeting.
What technology does any camper need to access to in order to participate in the FirstEnergy Girl Power Program?: Girls must have access to reliable internet and a computer or mobile device with a microphone and a camera to participate in the Zoom sessions.
How does my girl receive her FirstEnergy Girl Power patch and earned items after she has completed the program?: For the In-person programs and Badge bundle options the First Energy Girl Power Patch as well as the earned badge or journey award will be provided at the time of the program. For the virtual option, the First Energy Power Patch and the earned badge or journey award will be mailed directly to the girl after the completion of final session of the program. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing and shipping of the awards.