Councils looking for places where girls can use computers are finding resources such as libraries, school computer labs, and computer stores with training facilities. Other councils have received grants to build their own computer centers where girls can learn from each other and share their excitement about exploring cyberspace. People and corporations in the community have helped to fund these efforts and provided mentoring in the use of computers. Leaders are encouraged to find ways for girls to receive hands-on experience with computers. Girls use computers differently than boys and need time online when they do not have to compete with boys.
Girls enjoy different kinds of games than boys do and enjoy working on projects together.
The awards help girls develop skills in word processing, graphics and design, and communicating via the Internet. The current Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts contains 78 Interest Project awards, each one also having a technology component. Since every Girl Scout leader is not a computer whiz, it is suggested that troops find people in the community who can be mentors for them. Below are special resources that can be used to help girls earn Girl Scout awards. Look for the most current edition.