SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
For Every Girl Girlstart’s mission is to increase girls’ interest and engagement in STEM through innovative, nationally recognized informal STEM education programs. Girlstart cultivates a culture where risk is rewarded, curiosity is encouraged, and creativity is expected. Our year-round programming includes: l Girlstart After School l Girlstart Summer Camp l Girls in STEM Conference l Starry Nights l Community STEM Programs l Hands-on Wednesdays (online) l DeSTEMber (online)
We develop innovative programs that inspire girls to transform our world!
Girlstart’s STEM Studio and Mini Planetarium is a unique space for families to explore astronomy!
LTR LEWIS CLOVERDALE FOUNDATION ALLSTATE / THE ATLANTIC MEDIA
Starry Nights are held the 1st Thursday of the month, with each month featuring a new astronomy experience. See “Community STEM” section inside for details.
STAHL FAMILY FOUNDATION
ALICE KLEBERG REYNOLDS FOUNDATION W.P. BULAH LUSE FOUNDATION
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5:30pm-7:00pm @ Girlstart STEM Center
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HARRY S. & ISABEL C. CAMERON FOUNDATION THE CURRIE FUND
STARK MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST
THE HM FOUNDATION
HELEN IRWIN LITTAUER EDUCATIONAL TRUST PHILIP THEODORE BEE CHARITABLE TRUST
NONPROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE P A I D AUSTIN, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 2653
FREE FOR EVERYONE
LOLA WRIGHT FOUNDATION
1400 W. Anderson Lane Austin, Texas 78757
STARRY NIGHTS AT GIRLSTART
SPRING/SUMMER 2017 PROGRAMS
Nationally recognized summer day camps in science, technology, engineering, and math just for girls entering the 4th-8th grades! JUNIOR CAMPS
REGULAR CAMPS
4TH - 5TH GRADES
6TH - 8TH GRADES
GIRLSTART GALAXY
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FOR GIRLS ENTERING
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June 5-9 June 12-16 ---------
GIRLSTART & THE OLYMPIANS June 19-23 June 26-30 ---------
SECRETS OF SUPER GIRL July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28
FOR GIRLS ENTERING
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June 5-9 June 12-16 ---------
GAME ON! June 19-23 June 26-30 ---------
JANE OF THE JUNGLE July 10-14 July 17-21 July 24-28
GIRLSTART & THE OLYMPIANS Help Percy, Annabeth, and Grover adventure through the mythological world! Girls will explore the attributes and adaptations that make mythical creatures unique, 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!
GAME ON! Strike, 3-pointer, goal, ace! Whatever your favorite game, campers will explore the science behind sports. Join the Girlstart all-stars to discover how the body heals from rehabilitation, calculate the winning statistics, construct a stylish performance-enhancing uniform, and more!
SECRETS OF SUPER GIRL It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Girlstart Super Girl! Engineer your own version of the batmobile, design armor as strong as Iron Man’s, create an LED symbol of strength, construct a protection tool, and more. Learn the secrets behind a superhero’s powers and discover your inner superhero strength.
GIRLSTART GALAXY Blast off into the Milky Way! Discover what it takes to launch a satellite, live on the International Space Station, land on the moon, and more. Girls will explore food hydration, generating water, and how to call Earth in this out-of-thisworld camp.
JANE OF THE JUNGLE Survive the jungle life in this adventurous camp! Girls will channel their inner Jane as they engineer a sturdy treehouse, design a pendulum to navigate between the trees, discover the importance of adapting to the environment, and more. From gorillas to cheetahs, Girlstart’s campers have the courage, resilience, and strength to take on the African jungle.
HOW TO REGISTER
Girls entering the 4th-8th grades in 2017-2018 are eligible for camps. Each camp is one week-long, M-F, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Girlstart camps include 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 $325. A $50 discount for early registration is available until January 30, 2017, and a $25 discount is available until February 20, 2017. Camps fill up fast, so register early! Register online at www.girlstart.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Full scholarships based on financial need are available. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Girlstart by email at camps@girlstart.org or by phone at 512-916-4775 ext. 33.
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Join 600 4th-8th grade girls for a jam-packed day of hands-on workshops led by awesome women in STEM careers! Registration information at www.girlstart.org
AT TEND WITH YOUR FRIENDS “I never knew so many other girls love science and math, too!”
ONLY
$35!
Travis High School
1211 E. Oltorf Street Austin, Texas
“I liked learning about different ways I can use what I’m passionate about (STEM) when I am older.”
INCLUDES
LUNCH & T-SHIRT
10:00am - 3:30pm
April 22, 2017
COMMUNIT Y S TEM
Free community STEM programs feature hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities for everyone. For more programs and details, visit www.girlstart.org.
F E BRUARY
2 THURSDAY ---------------Starry Nights at Girlstart* Everyone welcome 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Girlstart STEM Center -------------------------
5 SUNDAY ---------------WeatherFest Everyone welcome Noon-3:00pm @ Bullock Museum
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2 THURSDAY ---------------Starry Nights at Girlstart* Everyone welcome 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Girlstart STEM Center
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6 THURSDAY ---------------Starry Nights at Girlstart* Everyone welcome 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Girlstart STEM Center -------------------------
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SATURDAY ---------------Girls in STEM Conference 10:00am-3:30pm @ Travis High School
* RSVP requested at www.girlstart.org
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4 THURSDAY ---------------Starry Nights at Girlstart* Everyone welcome 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Girlstart STEM Center