Elementary Programs - Girls Inc of the Island City

Girls Inc. 2022-23 School Year Elementary Program

Registration for the 2022-23 school year is on a first come first served basis.

At this time, we are accepting registration from girls that attend the following schools only: Maya Lin, Love, and Franklin. If you wish to be notified when registration is open for all other schools not listed above, click HERE and fill out the contact form located at the bottom of the page.

For more information about the 2022-23 School Year program, download the 2022-23 School Year FAQ.

How to Register

Please complete and submit your registration/s online by visiting our Online Registration Site.

If your registration is approved, meaning your child has a spot in the program, you will receive a confirmation of registration email within 3 business days of submission. If there is no space available, you will be placed on the waitlist and will be notified via email.

Your registration fee will be due once you receive an email confirmation that you have secured a spot in the program. Download the 2022-23 Fee and Payment Schedule.

If you do not receive a confirmation or waitlist email within 3 business days of submitting your registration/s, please send an email to gp-registration@girlsincislandcity.org. Please check your spam folder before contacting us.

Girls Incorporated of the Island City’s elementary after school programs for girls, grades 1-5, are structured to meet the needs of developing girls. Programs are delivered in three sessions: fall, winter, and spring, by staff that is trained specifically to create learning environments that support the way girls learn and build their self-confidence. Programming curricula for each session will be based on the theme, “Inspiring all Girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold^sm.” Programming curricula is segmented by developmental age groups and is based on National research and testing.

The Elementary Girls Program is offered Monday-Friday, 2:50-6:00 pm, except Wednesday when programming begins at 1:50 pm. Girls do not need to be enrolled in Alameda schools to attend our programs. We provide supervised walking transportation to Girls Inc. of the Island City from the following schools (rain or shine): Franklin, Love (formerly known as Haight), and Maya Lin.

FALL

(August – December)

Inspiring all girls to be BOLD

We strive for our girls to be bold in action, to be aware of the world around them, to be fearless leaders, and to stand out because of their great ideas. To help them achieve these goals, curriculum for our fall session will focus on self-reliance and life skills, a core area identified as critical to addressing the challenges faced by all girls.

WINTER

(January – March)

Inspiring all girls to be SMART

Too many girls still get the message that math and science are not for them. Curriculum for our winter session is designed to develop girls’ enthusiasm for and skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with fun, experimental activities in a supportive, all-girl environment.

SPRING

(April – June)

Inspiring all girls to be STRONG

We believe it is critical for girls to be in charge of their bodies and sustain a healthy, positive sense of self. As such, we designed our curriculum for the spring semester to incorporate a “whole health” care model for the girls we serve. Regular physical activity is interwoven with activities that promote nutrition, healthy eating, effective stress management, and positive body image.

School-Based Programs

G.E.M.S. (Girls. Empowerment. Mentoring. Support.) is offered at Bay Farm, Earhart, Edison, Franklin, Love, Maya Lin, Otis, Paden, and Ruby Bridges. The program is designed specifically for girls in Alameda Unified School District schools and focuses on social emotional learning, academic success, building healthy relationships, anti-bullying, leadership, and developing confidence and self-esteem. G.E.M.S. is a one hour, once per week program offered during the school day and is led by one of our Girls Inc. of the Island City facilitators. Registration for G.E.M.S. is done at the girl’s school site. For more information, please call 510.521.1743.