Girlstart’s mission is to empower girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The world’s greatest challenges need new STEM ideas and insights. Half of the world’s potential ideamakers—women and girls—are discouraged from developing their ideas because of social bias or inequity. More girls with more ideas create more solutions.

Girlstart’s mission is to solve this.

Girlstart cultivates a culture where risk is rewarded, curiosity is encouraged, and creativity is expected. As a result, Girlstart girls are connected, brave, and resilient. Girlstart makes girls more successful, and inspires them to take on the world’s greatest challenges.

We are honored that our programs have received national recognition. In particular, we are proud that Girlstart Summer Camp was recently identified by Change the Equation as one of only four “exemplary” and “highly scalable” STEM education programs in America.

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Our new STEM Studio and Mini-Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy! Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of the month, with each month featuring a new astronomy experience. FREE @ GIRLSTART STEM CENTERSee “Community STEM” section inside for details.

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ANIMAL WORLD*Mammals, reptiles, birds and more! Join us on a trip around the world as girls explore the habitats, adaptations and body systems of unique creatures in the animal kingdom. Girls will design a virtual 3D habitat and program an adaptations app.*animals not included

SOUND CHECKCheck, check, 1, 2, 1, 2! Discover the science behind music at Girlstart’s sound studio. Girls will design an instrument from recycled materials, make and play a floor piano, create a virtual 3D stage and program an app to make music.

ICE AGEBeat the heat this summer in this cool camp! Grab your jacket, hat and gloves to experience the science behind the cold. From winter animals, clothing, weather and the Olympics, the sky’s the limit in this chilly camp.

ADVENTURE LANDLoops, twists and drops! Help Girlstart create and construct our very own theme park. Use your imagination to engineer a roller coaster thrill ride, design the amusement buildings, produce an animated commercial and more.

GIRLSTART & THE OLYMPIANSHelp Percy, Annabeth and Grover adventure through the mythological world. Girls will create a rocket to help Hermes fly, engineer a boat to cross the River of Hades, discover the stories behind the stars in our Mini Planetarium and more. All mortals and demigods welcome!

REGISTRATIONGirls entering the 4th-8th grades in 2014-2015 are eligible for camps. Camps are week-long, M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Girlstart camp includes a balance of hands-on STEM activities, relevant technology, collaborative team building and informal camp fun! Regular and Junior camps will be held in separate activity spaces. Camps are $300. A $25 discount for early registration is available until March 24, 2014. Registration closes May 27, 2014. Register online at www.girlstart.org.

SCHOLARSHIPSFull scholarships are available for girls based on financial need. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Girlstart at 512-916-4775 or email camps@girlstart.org.

Nationally recognized summer day camps in science, technology,

engineering and math just for girls in the 4th-8th grades!

Free community STEM programs feature hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for everyone. For more programs and details visit www.girlstart.org.

STARRY NIGHTS:Solar System Star ShowsFebruary 6, 20146:00pm - 7:00pm, FREE, everyone welcome@ Girlstart STEM Center

STEM SATURDAY: Feathered Friends*February 15, 20149:30am - Noon, 1st - 2nd grade girls with parents@ Girlstart

STARRY NIGHTS: Lunar Star ShowsMarch 6, 20146:00pm - 7:00pm, FREE, everyone welcome@ Girlstart STEM Center

EXTRAVAGANZA: WeatherFest March 8, 2014Noon - 3:00pm, everyone welcome@ Bullock Museum

STARRY NIGHTS: Arctic Star ShowsApril 3, 20146:00pm - 7:00pm, FREE, everyone welcome@ Girlstart STEM Center

STEM SATURDAY: Junior Vets*April 26, 20149:00am - 1:00pm, 3rd - 5th & 6th - 8th grade girls@ Girlstart

STARRY NIGHTS: Ancient Chinese Mythology Star ShowsMay 1, 20146:00pm - 7:00pm, FREE, everyone welcome@ Girlstart STEM Center

STEM SATURDAY: Treetop Adventures* May 17, 20149:00am - 1:00pm, 3rd - 5th & 6th - 8th grade girls@ Girlstart

EXTRAVAGANZA: SUNday FundaySunday, May 4Noon - 3:00pm, everyone welcome@ Bullock Museum

*Registration required at www.girlstart.org

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JUNIOR CAMPSFOR GIRLS ENTERING

4TH - 5TH GRADES- - - - - - - - -ANIMAL WORLDJune 9 - 13

June 16 - 20June 23 - 27- - - - - - - - -ICE AGEJuly 7 - 11July 14 - 18- - - - - - - - -

ADVENTURE LAND

July 21 - 25July 28 - Aug 1

REGULAR CAMPSFOR GIRLS ENTERING

6TH - 8TH GRADES- - - - - - - - -ANIMAL WORLDJune 9 - 13

June 16 - 20June 23 - 27- - - - - - - - -

SOUND CHECKJuly 7 - 11July 14 - 18- - - - - - - - -

GIRLSTART & THE OLYMPIANS

July 21 - 25July 28 - Aug 1

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Girls in 4th-8th grade will discover the fun side of STEM careers at this unique conference just for them. The day is packed with three hands-on workshops led by professional women, who are excited to share their science, technology, engineering and math careers.

JUNIOR EXPLORERS4TH - 5TH GRADERSGirls explore cool careers that use science and math.

EXPLORERS6TH - 8TH GRADERSGirls discover how science, technology, engineering and math change their world every day.

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HOW TO REGISTERRegistration opens January 6, 2014 and ends Monday, March 31, 2014. The cost is $35, which includes lunch and a t-shirt. Registration information is available online at www.girlstart.org, or call Girlstart at 512-916-4775 ext. 29 to request materials.

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University Teaching Center

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April 12, 20149:30 am - 3:30 pm

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