The Women’s Centre runs FREE after school programs for girls in grades 5 & 6 and grades 7-9 to make new friends, learn about LEADERSHIP and EMPOWERMENT, build COMMUNITY, and discover their existing strengths, while doing fun activities and social action projects. All snacks, supplies and bus tickets are provided. Here are some program highlights:

• “The program was really diverse on genders, cultures, and sexuality so it was very comfortable.” Program participant

• “[The program] gave me the chance to hang out with like-minded teens, and helped me feel empowered.” Program participant

• 95% of girls in the programs know ways of changing the world that they didn’t know before.

• 85% of girls who’ve attended the programs see themselves as leaders.

After School Programs for girls will return January 14th. In these programs, girls gather to lead workshops for each other, further develop their leadership skills, and discuss various social issues that they’ve identified as important to them such as body image, relationships, and identity. Activities like crafts, games, dancing, and theatre give girls a chance to talk about and take action on serious issues in their lives in fun and creative ways.  Programs run throughout the school year on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30-5:30pm for grades 5 & 6, and Tuesdays 6-8pm for grades 7-9.

Registration for programs is ongoing, and girls are welcome to attend when they can. Programs take place at the Women’s Centre 39-4th Street NE.