Google Takeover Days have been hugely successful and so we’re delighted to announce that the Google Takeover Day experience is back in 2025 for Brownies.
The takeover of Google UK takes place on Wednesday 28 May 2025. Among the activities at this free event girls will make robots dance to Taylor Swift or code their own keychain animation. They'll also receive their Google Digital Discovery badge, and hear about what it’s like to work in tech.
If you’re not allocated a space in the ballot for this event and would like to get involved in the partnership - did you know you can download free unit meeting activities, created with Google, from Girlguiding’s online shop.
These are a series of digital discovery UMA topics, sitting within the ‘Skills for my future’ theme of the programme. There are activities for each section, giving girls of all ages the opportunity to upskill. Girls can deep-dive into how coding, debugging, chatbots and algorithms work, learn how to be safer online, and try out using AI to create their own story or plan an event!
Key Information
Timings for the day:
10:00am (registration) to 4:20pm
How to get there:
Nearest station is King's Cross St Pancras (5 min walk)
Accessibility:
We aim to make this event accessible to all. We’ll ask for details of any access needs after the ballot selection, but if you have any questions or concerns do contact us at info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk
How much does it cost?
This event is free to attend, but attendees will need to bring a packed lunch and cover the cost of travel to and from the venue. If your unit needs help with the cost of travel for this event, you can apply for a grant from Girlguiding LaSER. You’ll be asked how much you need and why. Depending on the number of applications we receive, we may need to turn some people down or give smaller grants.
Do leaders need to attend?
Leaders are required to attend with their group please. Leaders will stay with girls the whole day, throughout all the activities and lunch which’ll all take place in the same room. Everyone will be able to join in with the activities, which’ll be led by Google staff. Usual ratios apply.
Food and drink:
Everyone will need to bring a packed lunch and water bottle for the day. Google will provide cupcakes so, after the ballot, please ensure you include any dietary needs or severe allergies when confirming your place.
How does the ballot work?
The form link will be open from midday Thursday 6 February to the end of Sunday 9 February. Once the closing date has passed, places will be allocated by ballot. Those groups who have been successful in the ballot will be contacted within a week, but we won’t be contacting unsuccessful groups. Do keep an eye on your inbox though as we may contact you if spaces become available later on.
Please note that registration is limited to a maximum of 10 Brownies and two leaders per group. Groups can be made up of a single unit or a combination of units. If you need more leaders to meet the needs of your group, please get in touch.
What activities will girls be doing?
Among the activities at this event, girls will make robots dance to Taylor Swift or code their own keychain animation. They'll also receive their Google Digital Discovery badge, and hear about what it’s like to work in tech.
First aid:
First aid provision will be the responsibility of the group leaders throughout the event. Please ensure you have sufficient first aid provisions for the duration of the event and travel (if applicable) and for any specific health needs for individuals in your group.
Risk assessments:
Groups will be responsible for risk assessing travel (if applicable) and pastoral care during the event. The event and venue will be risk assessed by Google and Girlguiding LaSER.
Will we get a badge?
Yes, everyone will get a complimentary Google Digital Discovery badge.
What forms will we need to complete?
If successful, we’ll ask you and parents/carers to complete Google's consent forms, to be shared with Girlguiding UK and Google. We’ll send further details about these forms in the joining instructions.
You’ll need to collect information and consent forms for your young members, as you do with any other event away from the meeting place, but you do not need to share these with us. However, please do inform us of any additional needs, severe allergies, or anything else we should be aware of.
Any other questions:
For any other concerns please contact info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk