During the school year sessions, girls

participate in one empowerment class on

Monday and Wednesday and one elective

class on Tuesday and Thursday.

Mondays and Wednesdays

Session 1: September 4th - October 18th The Heart of a Girl: Girls will learn social

emotional management, self-advocacy, and how to find and develop their inner leader.

Session 2: October 24th – December 13th Goddess Girls: 1st – 3rd grade girls will participate in anatomy and physiology program

where they learn about their bodies and how to

stay healthy. 4th and 5th grade girls will learn about their bodies, puberty, hygiene, and self-

care basics.

Session 3: January 7th – February 21st Rocket Girls: 4th and 5th grade girls will be

working with Lockheed Martin volunteers to learn about rocket science while 1st-3rd grade get

hands-on with rocket launching.

Session 4: February 25th – April 25th Project BOLD: Girls learn skills and strategies

to lead safer lives in their homes, in

relationships, in their communities, and online. Girls learn specific self-defense techniques and

how to seek out and talk to caring adults about personal violence.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Tutoring and Homework Help Girls should bring homework from school. Math and literacy activities will also be provided.

Fridays*

Fresh Fridays Fun and interactive workshops that support the

Girls Inc. mission by inspiring girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold! 4th and 5th grade girls will also

have the opportunity to sign up for small group

mentoring.

*please note in our Session Dates that we do not have programming on the last Friday of each session.

Please pick one of the following options for attending program:

Monday-Friday (classes, tutoring, & Fresh Fridays)

Monday-Thursday (classes & tutoring)

Monday/Wednesday (classes only)

Tuesday/Thursday (tutoring only)

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be Strong,

Smart, and Bold through life-changing

programs and experiences that help girls

navigate gender, economic, and social

barriers. Programs are research-based and

delivered by trained, mentoring professionals

in a positive all-girl environment.

Elementary School Staff Contact Info:

Elaine Jackson Manager of Elementary School Programs 303.893.4363 x 105 ejackson@gidenver.org Para español por favor llame a: Patricia Ramirez 303-893-4363 x 108 pramirez@gidenver.org

Session Dates

Session 1 September 4 – October 18*

Session 2 October 24 – December 13*

No Program December 17 – January 4

Session 3 January 7 – February 21*

Session 4 February 25 – April 25*

Open for DPS Spring Break March 25 – 27, 2019

*Please note Girls Inc. is closed the last

Friday of each session

School Year Program Hours

Monday - Thursday (3:00 pm – 6:30 pm)

3:00 – 4:30 Hangout/homework/supper/free time 4:30 – 6:00 Class or Tutoring

6:00 – 6:30 Pickup (early pick-up is not allowed)

MANDATORY Parent Welcome Meeting:

ALL parents new or returning must attend one

welcome meeting before your girl(s) begin program. Please attend ONE of the following:

August 23rd at 3:30pm OR 5:30pm August 24th at 3:30pm OR 5:30pm

At this meeting you will complete van pick-up

form, receive additional materials, and learn

about new expectations for this school year.

*Please note if a parent does not attend a welcome meeting their daughter’s

space in program will be forfeited and given to another girl on the waiting list.

*** Girls Inc. follows the DPS Calendar

and Inclement Weather Procedures. ***

Girls Inc. Girls’ Bill of Rights

Girls have the right to be themselves

and to resist gender stereotypes.

Girls have the right to express

themselves with originality and

enthusiasm.

Girls have the right to take risks, to

strive freely, and to take pride in

success.

Girls have the right to accept and

appreciate their bodies.

Girls have the right to have

confidence in themselves and to be

safe in the world.

Girls have the right to prepare for

interesting work and economic

independence.

After-School Programs 2018-2019

2016 Elementary School Summer Program

Elementary School Programs for girls in 1st – 5th grade

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