Girls Day Out (GDO) is designed to inspire, educate, and attract girls to pursue STEM careers. GDO provides opportunities for participation in hands-on STEM activities from a diverse spectrum of STEM organizations. STEM professionals from businesses and organizations throughout the lowcountry present interactive activities that bring excitement and STEM relevance to many of the tools that are used in their daily occupations.

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Is the GDO Summer Camp Free? ∨

Yes! The camp is free to all rising 8th and 9th grade girl(s)

Since the camp is virtual, what is the schedule of the camp? ∨

We will have multiple industry parnters teaching throughout the week at Girls Day Out.

How do I apply for GDO? ∨

All students must apply online here: TBA Test

Rising ninth graders will spend three mornings in the Chamber Boardroom at the Charleston Chamber of Commerce with cyber experts from the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC). Each participant will build a secure website from scratch, including lessons in Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Cybersecurity. This class is set for a variety of levels. Whether you are a beginner or at an intermediate level, you can come away with new skills and knowledge that could lead to promising careers in the future.

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Who can I can contact if I have a question? ∨

Any additional questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed by emailing NavySTEM.fct@navy.mil

What if all the cources that I want to take are full?∨

Please contact Robin Willis at the Chamber of Commerce

How are the sessions run? ∨

Sessions and activities will be held in person.

Founded in 2011 our camp is run entirely by incredible, selfless volunteers. From NIWC employees to summer interns, our organization's mission is carried out through the hard work and dedication of individuals who volunteer their time and love to provide great experiences and memories for individuals who are interested in STEM. The annual Palmetto Cybersecurity Summer Camp is a 5-day camp that provides rising 5th - 12th grade students with the opportunity to learn cyber and STEM skills through hands-on activities and interactions with experts in those fields. After experiencing something far different from the usual summer camp, this growth mindset will give your child a better understanding of both cyber and STEM concepts and more importantly, confidence in their ability to design and create.

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What method will be used to view the course? ∨

The Palmetto Cybersecurity Camp will be using Microsoft Teams as the primary source to deliver course materials to participants. Participants will need to provide a valid email address so they can be invited to the group. This can either be a school email address, a parent’s email address, or a personal email address.

How many courses can participants attend? ∨

Participants are encouraged to sign up for as many courses as they would like to take. If participants completes two sessions, they will receive a digital badge through our partner Tallo. Digital badges are used to collect participant achievements throughout their school career, and are part of their digital resume. Students are encouraged to develop their own resume for free at http://www.tallo.com.

Does this camp cost anything? ∨

That is a great question! NO, this virtual camp does not cost anything! It is free to all participants.

On Nov 26,2021, for ages K-8, The Holiday STEM Shop provides an opportunity for students to make holiday gifts for family members using STEM! Keep posted for more details and information about how to register!"

FAQs

When is this event? ∨

This event takes place on November 26, 2021!

How old do they have to be to participate? ∨

This event is for ages K-8!

Does this event cost anything? ∨

That is a great question! NO, it is completly free!

The STEM Holiday Celebration was an event using Microsoft Teams as the primary source to deliver course materials to participants. Sessions and activities were supported via 3 methods: live sessions, pre-recorded videos, and downloadable activities. All of these were offered "à la carte," so participants could choose the ones they wanted to attend.

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How are the sessions run? ∨

Sessions and activities will be supported via 3 methods: LIVE sessions, pre-recorded videos, and downloadable activities. All of these are offered "a-la-cart," so you will choose which ones you want to attend.

Does this event cost anything? ∨

That is a great question! NO, this virtual event does not cost anything! It is free to all participants.

Who can I contact if I have a question? ∨

Any additional questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed by emailing NavySTEM.fct@navy.mil.

The First Annual Aiken STEM Camp, sponsored by Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic), Second Baptist Church, Sky Is The Limit Foundation, and True To Your SOLE, will be a week long camp designed to inspire, equipt, expose and educate students to STEM. The STEM Camp will engage students with different STEM activities along with teaching them the basis of web development. STEM professionals from NIWC Atlantic will bring interactive activities that bring excitement and STEM relevance to tools many use in their daily occupation.

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How are the sessions run? ∨

Sessions and activities will be held in person. Each student will use a laptop to engage in the excerises. The STEM activities will be offered at different STEM stations.

Does this event cost anything? ∨

That is a great question! NO, this event does not cost anything! It is free to all participants.

Who can I contact if I have a question? ∨

Any additional questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed by emailing NavySTEM.fct@navy.mil.

Groundhog Shadow Day 2021 will be connecting students with NIWC employees for a great day of career exploration through virtual job panels. Check us out for discussions in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Engineering!

FAQs

What method will be used to view courses? ∨

The STEM Holiday Celebration will be using Microsoft Teams as the primary source to deliver course materials to participants. MS Teams can be accessed via a desktop application or the mobile app version that can be downloaded for free here or through the app store.

Does this event cost anything? ∨

That is a great question! NO, this virtual event does not cost anything! It is free to all participants.

Who can I contact if I have a question? ∨

Any additional questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed by emailing NavySTEM.fct@navy.mil.