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Date: Sat Nov 14, 1:00 PM EDT - Sat Nov 14, 3:00 PM EDT
Category:
- STEM,
- Life Skills
Level:
- Daisies,
- Brownies,
- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Volunteers
Registration deadline: November 1, 2026 or when sold out.
Event Description:
Back for it's fourth year, She Builds returns with new activities, a new patch, and new mentors leading the way!
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and Cadettes are invited to join the PWB (Professional Women In Building) chapter of Greater Grand Rapids for an afternoon spent learning about the trades. All Girl Scouts will take home an event patch - reimagined for the 2026 edition of the program!
2 sessions available - please read thoroughly to understand what is included and what activities are offered.
Daisies, Brownies, & Juniors - $12/girl
Girl Scouts in this session will be split into groups and rotate through 3 activity stations: Building a mini toolbox, creating a floorplan design, and testing structural integrity with Giant Jenga.
SOLD OUT: Juniors and Cadettes - $12/girl
Girl Scouts in this session will work alongside the professionals of Home Repair Services, focusing on one activity. They will work in teams to build tables or benches out of reclaimed wood that will then be donated to the community.
Cadettes earn and receive the woodworking badge by participating.
Adult Price: $0.00
Event Supervision:
This is NOT a drop off event. Troops must come in proper girl to adult ratio. See Safety Activity Checkpoints for more information. Girl Scouts attending individually must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
To Use Dream Dollars or Individual Girl Funds for Payment:
Please contact Customer Care at customercare@gsmists.org or 616-888-3840.
Event registration is not complete or guaranteed until Dream Dollars or Individual Girl Funds are
applied. Dream Dollars or Individual Girl Funds are non-transferable to other girls or adults.
Only GSMISTS Dream Dollars or Individual Girl Funds are accepted for GSMISTS events.
Badge/Patch: All Girl Scouts will receive a limited edition event patch and work through hands-on activities during this 2 hour workshop.
Food: Snack provided
Supplies: All necessary supplies provided at event.
Registration, Cancellation, Refund, Transfer Info
Event registrations are non-refundable. In the event a girl/adult can no longer attend the program, spaces may be swapped to another attendee.
Events are first come first serve and are open until the registration deadline or the event fills. GSMISTS is unable to maintain waiting lists.
If this event is cancelled by GSMISTS a 100% refund will be issued.
Troops are encouraged to register for this event together through the Troop Leader's MYGS account.
Girl Scouts not registering as a troop or who are attending individually should register for this event through their parent/guardian's MYGS account.
For event questions please contact customercare@gsmists.org
