We are now offering programs for girls entering 7th & 8th grade at our center three days a week. This program is free! Call (510)521-1743 and ask for the Teen Coordinator to make a registration appointment.

From 3:00-4:00pm, the girls can do homework and eat a healthy snack provided by Girls Inc. From 4:00-5:15pm we’ll have the programs listed below on the corresponding days.

FacilitateHER (Tuesdays)
Like working with kids? Do you have a skill or hobby to teach? Be a part of FacilitateHER and learn effective leadership and facilitation skills. Lead an icebreaker with girls in 1st through 6th grade and create your own lesson plan. You will begin the program as a counselor- in- training and finish the program as a confident group leader. This program meets Tuesdays from 3:00-5:15 p.m. Girls in 7th through 12th grade welcome.

Y.E.L. (Young Entrepenurial Leaders) Program
Interested in creating your own company? Come and learn the in and outs of designing and marketing a product. As a group we will create a business idea that will be submitted to Girls Inc. National Corporate Camp competition. This program meets Tuesdays from 3:30-5:15 p.m. Girls in 9th through 12th grade welcome.

Girls enCourage (Summer)
Girls enCourage is an adventure sports program for girls ages 12 to 14 offered during the summer. It is part of a program that builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports. View a clip of some of our Girls enCourage learning how to windsurf last summer!

Peer Pressure and Bullying (TBD)
This program helps girls deal with peer pressure and bullying, develop healthy relationships, and avoid unhealthy habits such as smoking and drug and alcohol abuse. The program is offered after school on site at Wood Middle School through the RISE Program for the 2008-09 school year.

Pre-Teen Summer Camp
Our Pre-Teen Camp is for girls entering 7th-9th grade and is from noon - 6pm. Come have fun, meet new friends, participate in creative hands-on activities and go on field trips every Tuesday and Thursday!