Programs
At Girls Incorporated of the Island City, we recognize that gender stereotyping still limits girls' potential, so we challenge girls to ask questions about themselves and the world in which they live. Our programs are research-based and time-tested. Programs are designed to be hands-on and interactive in order to encourage each girl to take risks and gain a sense of her own power and strength, to be strong, smart, and bold. Girls programming is offered afterschool and full days during the summer for girls in the 1st thru 6th grade. The teen center is open to middle school and high school girls.
Our programs empower girls to:
- Make decisions
- Advocate for their rights
- Think beyond traditional roles and stereotypes
- Speak in public
- Vocalize beliefs and ideas
- Engage in self expression
- Take risks
- Explore options
- Respect themselves and others
- Form positive and trusting relationships with other girls
- Move beyond their comfort zones
- Interact with girls from different cultures, ethnicities, and experiences
- Engage in community action and social justice efforts
- Prepare for jobs and careers
- Strive for balance
Elementary School Programs - Girls Program
For girls in the 1st thru 5th grades, girls are offered a variety of programs that focus on health, sports, science, math and technology, creativity, self esteem and relationship building. more...Middle School Programs - Girls Inc. Teens!
The Middle School Program allows girls to identify and explore their personal strengths and interests; the opportunity to build friendships and to discuss media and social topics. Girls have a chance to choose a topic and sit and talk about things that matter to just girls. We offer programs for girls entering 6th thru 8th grades at our center. more...High School Programs - Girls Inc. Teens!
The High School Program focuses on giving girls in 9th through 12th grade an opportunity to develop important skills, meet friends, and determine a course for their lives. We provide fun and interactive programs that equip girls with the skills and support to succeed in their personal, academic, and professional lives. more...Girls Inc Scholars
The National Scholars Program was created in 1992, when Lucille Miller Wright, a long-time supporter of Girls Incorporated, made a bequest from her estate to fund scholarships expressly for outstanding young women. Since 1993, more than $2.58 million in scholarships has been awarded to 413 girls across the United States and Canada.The purpose of the Scholars Program is to make post-secondary education more accessible for Girls Inc. members. The goal of the program is to inspire girls to succeed in school and to consider a broad range of career possibilities. Scholars are selected based on merit and Girls Inc. involvement. The awards are not based on need. more...
Alameda Island Kids
In addition to our girls–only programming, Girls Incorporated of the Island City offers another service to families in Alameda. Alameda Island Kids Program is a licensed child care service for boys and girls that we offer to families, onsite, at six elementary schools in Alameda. more...