Announcing an exciting new partnership!
Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland is excited to annouce a new partner patch program in partnership with The House That She Built.
This patch program is built for everyone! Whether you’re a troop leader looking for a group activity or a Girl Scout who wishes to complete this on your own, this self-paced patch program has something for every level.
Exploring careers in construction is a great way to develop skills and discover new ones. Together, Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland and The House that She Built want to empower girls to think about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and construction careers by meeting real professional women in the building industry. The patch program helps girls build self-esteem and develop skills through curiosity and hands-on activities.
The Mission Behind the Movement
The House That She Built aligns with Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Heartland's new Dream Big transformational initiative to reimagine the 220-acre Camp Ken Jockety into a STEM leadership and in-demand job immersive campus. Hundreds of all-female crews including a Girl Scout Alum, Kristi Allen, worked on the building the house that would later become known as The House That She Built. The impactful project showed unity among women in construction and displayed the talents of an all-female home-building crew. The building project inspired a book, The House That She Built by Mollie Elkman, and the book later created a movement that empowers girls to pursue careers in construction. Learn more below.
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