Teen Programs

Teen Programs

Our middle and high school programs, for girls in grades 6-12, consist of wide-ranging activities, relationships, and experiences to ensure that girls’ achievements make our mission and vision a reality. Programs take place on-site at various Alameda middle and high schools as well as at Girls Inc. of the Island City. In addition, we offer community-wide workshops and opportunities for personal growth throughout the year.

 

2025 Middle School Summer Camps
Teen Programs photo 1Join us for a summer packed with fun, friendship, and adventure! Our camp is designed just for middle schoolers, with exciting activities, creative projects, and plenty of opportunities to explore and grow!

Camp at a Glance:

  • Rising 2025-26 middle school-aged girls and gender-expansive youth entering 6th– 8th grade
  • First day of camp will be June 23rd  (Hours: 9:30 am –3 pm)
  • Camp location is 1724 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda, CA 94501
  • Cost is $220 flat weekly rate
  • Local field trips included in camp cost

Download our 2025 Teen Summer Camp Flyer for more information about weekly themes

Online registration is now open!

If you have additional questions, contact us at Teen Coordinator, Gemma Dominguez at dominguezg@girlsincislandcity.org.

 

OUTREACH
Teen Programs photo 2G.E.M.S. – Girls. Empowerment. Mentoring. Support.
G.E.M.S. inspires and empowers teens to focus on their strengths. The objective of this diversity program is to introduce teens to Girls Inc. National curriculum-based activities, opportunities, and exercises in order to build self-esteem and confidence. The teens will gain strategies for coping with stress and peer pressure, build their communication skills, and learn to weigh the options and consequences associated with their decisions. This program will be offered to all teens in grades 6-12.

Currently NOT accepting participants.

 

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

Check Out Eureka!
A fun and unique, multi-year program for teen girls that develops their career interests and opportunities in STEM through a curriculum involving hands-on learning, field trips, job shadows, networking, college-readiness, mentorships, vocational education, and professional skills training. The program also builds girls’ confidence by teaching swimming and self-defense, and exploring other athletic and outdoor pursuits.

Eureka! Teen Achievement Program
Eureka! is a national, five-year program created by Girls Inc. to encourage girls to explore career paths in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The program consists of four weeks of intensive programming during the summer and additional sessions throughout the school year (years 1-5). If girls join as rising 9th graders, they do not participate in a 5th year. 4th and 5th year summer program may not take place in July. Designed to meet the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional needs of adolescent girls, programming combines STEM subjects with sports and personal and professional development activities. The program also provides adult mentors and job shadow experiences in the science and non-traditional fields. Enrollment into the program is open every other year to rising eighth and ninth grade girls.

Currently NOT accepting participants.

For more information, download our Eureka! Brochure or read our Eureka FAQs.