Elementary Programs

Elementary Programs

GIRLS INC. OF THE ISLAND CITY ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS

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Our Afterschool Program is where fun meets purpose. Guided by our mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold, participants dive into engaging, nationally acclaimed, learning-focused activities that spark curiosity and confidence. They’ll form real friendships, build new skills, and explore what it means to thrive together.

Girls Inc. is proud of our unique curriculum which focuses on bolstering participants as they find and nurture their strengths and introduce them to a broad range of subjects like Media and Economic Literary, STEM education, and promoting wellness and self-care, and so much more!

School Year Programming Glance:

  • All girls and gender expansive youth entering Kindergarten – 5th grade who are at least 6 years old are welcome!
  • Although the first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025, the first day of Girls Inc. programming will be  August 18, 2025.
  • Girls Inc. programming is offered Monday -Friday according to the AUSD dismissal schedule.
  • Program location is at 1724 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501.
  • Girls do not need to be enrolled in Alameda schools to attend our programs. We provide transportation to Girls Inc. of the Island City from the following schools (rain or shine): Franklin, Love, Maya Lin and van pick up from Edison.
  • Cost is $400 flat monthly rate. We do offer scholarships.

Download our 2025-26 school year brochure for more information about after school programming.

Online Registration is now open!

If you have additional questions, contact us at gp-registration@girlsincislandcity.org.

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Inspiring all girls to be BOLD
FALL (Aug – Dec)
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.
Inspiring all girls to be SMART
WINTER (Jan – Mar)
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.
Inspiring all girls to be STRONG
SPRING (Apr – Jun)
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.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.