Patch: Hidden Heroines Program

AGE LEVEL: Daisies - Seniors

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Hidden Heroines program provides girls an opportunity to discover women in history who have contributed to society in a significant way. Many of these women are “hidden” in history books.

PATCH REQUIREMENTS: Each program level is required to complete a minimum number of activities and research a required number of heroines.

   # of Activities  # of Heroines to research
 Daisies  3                   2
 Brownies  5                   3
 Juniors  7                   3
 Cadettes  9                   4
 Seniors  11                   5

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:

  1. Sally Ride

    • Talk to a woman pilot, copilot or navigator
    • Watch a video of the Space Shuttle launch
    • Do three science experiments
  2. Miriam Colon

    • Volunteer for a local theater group. Help with refreshments, handing out programs, operate a child care room or perhaps help behind the scenes.
    • Create your own play.

FULL PATCH PROGRAM LOCATION: Go to your local regional office to get the complete patch program. Patches may be ordered from the GSWW store.

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