Date: Fri Apr 03, 9:00 AM EST - Fri Apr 03, 3:00 PM EST
Category:
- STEM
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Volunteers,
- Ambassadors
Location: HCA Sim Center, 560 South Lakewood Drive
#210, Brandon, FL 33511
Who Can Attend: Girls
in grades 6-12, accompanied by registered adults
Girl
Event Fee: $10 per girl
Adult Event
Fee: $5 per adult
Registration Deadline: 3/22/2026
Get ready to explore healthcare like never before! Join Girl Scouts
of West Central Florida and HCA Florida for an exciting day that
includes a hospital tour and time inside a real Simulation (SIM) Lab.
A SIM Lab is a special training space where healthcare teams practice
using lifelike manikins and real equipment. This event is a hands-on
learning experience created just for Girl Scouts.
In the
morning, participants will rotate through interactive stations and
demonstrations in a real hospital setting guided by HCA Florida
personnel to learn the inner workings of a hospital and its diverse
team. At the SIM lab, Girl Scouts will do a mock clinical rotation
through various specialty tracks with robotic "patients",
practice new skills, and explore both patient-care and
behind-the-scenes careers that keep a hospital running. In the
afternoon, participants will meet members of the healthcare team
during a special panel, followed by a Q&A where Girl Scouts can
ask questions and learn what these jobs are really like.
This event is for Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors (grades 6-12).
Girl Scouts will be grouped by middle school and high school age for
their clinical and hospital rotations. This is perfect for girl scouts
aspiring to enter the medical field or healthcare industry.
This is a drop-off event. Parents and
caregivers are welcome to attend, but space for adults is limited and
not guaranteed. If a parent or caregiver attends, they may be asked to
help chaperone a group, including a group that is not part of their
troop. Adult attendees will not be able to participate in all
activities due to space and safety needs, but they will be able to
stay with their group during breakfast, lunch, and the panel. Girl
Scouts will be supervised by GSWCF staff at all times and follow Girl
Scout safety ratios.
Lunch is provided. Dietary
restrictions are welcome to bring their own lunch in a personal cooler
bag.
Girl Scout uniform is required.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Crocs and open-toe shoes are not
allowed for this event and will limit participation in certain
activities.
Every Girl Scout who attends will earn an
exclusive, event-only HCA Healthcare Careers patch.
This is a learning environment, so participants must follow all safety
rules and staff directions at all times. Photo guidelines and
permission details will be shared in the confirmation email. Phone
usage, including photos, will be restricted during the hospital tour.
Note: This event takes place on Friday 4/3/2026. Many
schools have the day off, but families should confirm their school
schedule before registering. Drop off is between 8:30-9:00 AM and pick
up is between 2:45-3:10 PM.
Event Registration Guidelines:
Events must be paid in full with a credit/debit card to
complete the registration process and immediately secure your
spot.
Council programs and events can be paid for by redeeming
your Girl Scout's Program Credit/Council Dough/Council Credit, by
selecting "Program Credit" during check out, but this
process does not guarantee your spot in the program due to the two to
three days of processing time. To ensure your spot is secured at the
time of registration, it is recommended that you pay for the event
using a credit/debit card and then email info@gswcf.org or call
813-281-4475 to apply credits to the order and reimburse your card.
You will be asked to provide the event name, attendees' name(s), and
the amount of credits you'd like to apply.
Adult Chaperones:
This is a drop off event, and adults are not required to
attend. GSWCF staff will ensure safety ration is maintained as
described in the Volunteer Essentials. If registered adult attending
attending is not is not a parent/guardian, the chaperone must also
have a valid background check. Adults must register for this event if
they will be attending, space is limited.
Confirmation Email:
Will be sent out prior to the event's start date. Please refer
to the confirmation email for any required forms/waivers. Please
print, complete, sign, and bring with you to check-in at the event. If
you are not attending with your Girl Scout, please be sure to send the
completed documents with her or the chaperone in charge.
Refund/Cancellation Guidelines:
* All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via
email and sent directly to info@gswcf.org.
* There will be no refunds
or transfers for no-shows.
* Refund requests received on or
after 3/22/2026 will not be eligible for a refund,
except in extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case request.
*
For questions about this event, please check out our GSWCF FAQ page
* There is no waitlist for
this event. GSWCF Program events are first come, first serve. If the
event is sold out, we encourage you to check back at a later time for
future availability.
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