This 8,000-square-foot STEM Center offers a wide range of program spaces, providing an innovative space for studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The STEM Center's nature-inspired design reflects the Girl Scouts’ emphasis on environmental stewardship. Since the introduction of new STEM badges in 2017, Girl Scouts has continually enhanced its offerings, ensuring that girls develop critical skills for careers in STEM that this region needs to thrive.
With an $8 million construction budget, this center is an investment in a future workforce. The Girl Scout’s comprehensive program is built on four core program pillars – Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, Outdoors, and STEM – empowering participants with hands-on, age-appropriate experiences in fields like engineering, computer science, robotics, and more. This focus helps build their confidence, competence, and interest in subjects that will shape their futures. This dedicated space is more than just a center – it’s a gateway for a future where youth are not only encouraged to explore STEM, but are fully prepared to lead it. Together, we are cultivating the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and trailblazers.
The building renderings, general site plans, and floor plans have been completed and vetted during design charettes with adult and girl members, educators, community leaders, and donors by our architect Melinda Scalfaro from Sol Harris Day.
Regency Construction built our dream. We held our groundbreaking celebration for the STEM Center on August 17, 2023.