Girls Incorporated Of Alameda County

Middle school programs in middle school, girls learn to assert and express themselves, develop their self-image, and begin to define their own morals and values. They also look for connections between classroom learning and the world around them. The middle school years are a challenging time for many girls, as they are developing their identity while facing many negative messages.girls inc. Supports middle school girls' success by providing a wide range of physical and intellectual activities to explore, promoting sustained and increased interest in steam, (see schedule o) and giving girls opportunities to build self-confidence as they think about their future. Girls try bike riding and hiking and learn about media messages and reproductive health; engage in hands-on steam projects and connect with female steam professionals; and talk about how to move into a safe and successful future post-high school.core components-academic engagement: steam projects, tutoring, college prep, career exploration-healthy living: nutrition and cooking, body image, sports and fitness, mindfulness, yoga, reproductive health-leadership development: critical thinking, developing voice, problem solving, relationships with peers and adults, positive risk-takingfor the 23-24 school year, the focus of our programs remained the same. Middle school programs include:-all stars (sports, technology, academics, responsibility, sisterhood) (grades 6-8): empowering girls to develop their capabilities through technology, academic enrichment, career exploration, leadership, sisterhood, fitness and team-building activities.-eureka! Teen achievement program (grades 8-12): fostering girls'interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, providing them with valuable summer internship opportunities, and preparing them for college during the school year and during the summer.-girls resource center (grades 6-12): a downtown oakland hub where girls access innovative and responsive services and programming. Girls are offered opportunities to take positive risk in exploring adventure sports, learn self-defense principles, become the next generation of women recording artists and engineers, learn about nutrition and healthy eating, develop leadership skills and create change within their community. In addition, girls make new friends, become more confident, find their own voice, and receive academic support and college and career readiness in a positive allgirl space.girls in our middle school programs report increased confidence and interest in steam learning opportunities and career exploration, paving the way to a commitment to learning.

High school programs we envision a world where every girl feels valued, safe, and prepared to achieve her dreams. We focus on the whole girl from age 5-18: her health, education and development as a leader. Our continuum of academic, social, and community enrichment programs is offered at no cost, to remove barriers to participation. In high school, girls gain a clearer understanding of their context in the community and the world. They gain more independence, navigate increased social pressures, and hone their sense of what they want to contribute as they move into their future. (see schedule o) girls inc. Supports high school girls' success by focusing on college- and workplace-readiness, sisterhood, and community leadership. Girls gain valuable experience through coding projects and paid summer internships at some of the bay area's top companies; go on college tours and learn about the college application and financial aid process; uplift themselves and their peers through reproductive health education; and leverage social change tools to advocate for positive change in the world around them.core components-academic engagement: steam projects, tutoring, college preparation, career exploration-healthy living: cooking, fitness, body image, mindfulness, yoga, reproductive health-leadership development: advocacy, media literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, relationships with peers and adults, positive risk-takinghigh school programs include:-eureka! Teen achievement program (grades 8-12): fostering girls' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, providing them with valuable summer internship opportunities, and preparing them for college during the school year and during the summer. -advocating change together (act) project (grades 9-12): a youth-led research and advocacy program.-heart (helping everyone achieve respect together) (grades 9-12): a peer health and sexuality education program.-her (healthy evolving relationships) participants will come out of this program as advocates for themselves, their friends and loved ones, setting themselves up for a lifetime of happy and healthy relationships. Program meets once a week, 5:00-6:30pm and a stipend is provided for participation and attendance-girls resource center (grades 6-12): a downtown oakland hub where girls access innovative and responsive services and programming. Girls are offered opportunities to take positive risk in exploring adventure sports, learn self-defense principles, become the next generation of women recording artists and engineers, learn about nutrition and healthy eating, develop leadership skills, and create change within their community. In addition, girls make new friends, become more confident, find their own voice, and receive academic support and college and career readiness in a positive allgirl space.our girls report feeling more motivated towards academic achievement, positive risk taking, and setting healthy boundaries. This is reflected in 100% of our seniors who graduate from high school each year (in comparison with only 66% of their peers in oakland who graduate) and 100% are bound for post-secondary education