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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WINTER PROGRAMS

Thank you to the Leafs Fund For Kids for their generous support for our summer camp: "The Leafs Fund for Kids is committed to improving the lives of children and youth by providing access to sports and recreation opportunities that encourage health and wellness in our community.”

CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS!

THANK YOU PURDUE for the sponsorship and support of our March Break Program

GirlSpace! (for girls 6-12 years)- A place where your opinion counts, where you can ask questions, explore and have lots of FUN! Come and join us for fun exciting activities. New four week sessions on Wednesday eveninings from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm. Next session beginning Wednesday March 3rd, 2010. Space is limited, so register early. FREE for members; $25.00 per 4 week session for Non-Members

Location: 1-398 Bayly Street West, Ajax. To register CLICK HERE FOR GIRLSPACE REGISTRATION FORM or get more information call 905-428-8111

GirlZONE (for girls 13+ years) - FREE for Members, $25.00 per 4 week session for Non-Members. This is program is held Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM-9:00 PM. A place where girls will have the opportunity to be themselves, explore, develop skills and build self-esteem. Each session will be incorporating one of the many components of Girls Inc. signature programs where they will learn leadership skills, participate in activities that will build their confidence, develop team building skills. Girls can earn the opportunity to act as mentors to younger girls during GirlSpace sessions where they will have the opportunity to earn volunter community service hours.

New four week sessions begin April 4th- 28th.
Location: 1-398 Bayly Street West, Ajax
To register CLICK HERE FOR GIRLZONE REGISTRATION FORM or get more information call 905-428-8111

GirlStart Literacy program will resume in January 2010 call Tracey McCannell at 905-428-8111 ex. 23 to register

Girls Inc. Living Safe & Strong

A self-awareness and self defense program for girls where they will learn self-defense moves and participate in activities that will build their confidence, increase their feelings of personal safety and develop team building skills.

For girls 13+ yrs, call 905-428-8111 ex. 23 for more information.

MEDIA Smarts Girls Meet the Press

Media Smarts was back again! March Break madness was an exciting fun-filled week for girls to learn about the media, advertising and entertainment. Girls between the ages of 9-12 joined Tracy McCannell, Program Coordinator at Girls Inc. of Durham for an exhilarating week of hands-on activities, local field trips, and special guest speakers.

The girls critically analyzed media images, stereotypes, and identified hidden messages and various media tools used to persuade consumers. The program allowed the girls to break down the media’s messages and decipher between make-believe and reality. The girls visited the Pickering Town Centre, where they did a scavenger hunt to find various media stereotypes. It was a highly successful week that combined fun and a great deal of interaction. The girls got to understand stereotypes that are present in the media and how to overcome them.

A special visit by talented Rogers Television reporter Crystal Claire, and then being featured on the Durham-specific news program First Local, was a special thrill for the girls. Work is currently under way to post a public service announcement here on our website that the girls helped to create.

Gear Girls - What YOU had to Say...

All of our Girls Inc. programs are outcome-based,and we rely on the evaluations of our participants to help make our programs better. Recently, our Gear Girls Summer Camps finished up. We all had an excellent time exploring the disciplines of engineering and machining, and we asked you, "How you felt about the program?"

This is what you said:

1. Did you enjoy being in the program GEAR GIRLS? Yes - We got to meet new people and hang out with fun counselors and do cool things.

2. How would you rate the program? 4 (out of 5)

3. What did you enjoy the MOST about the program? Hanging out and doing experiments.

4. What did you enjoy the LEAST about the program? Going home time.

5. What did you learn about engineers and machinists? They have hard jobs and have to be precise.

6. Were you happy with your instructors? Yes - because they listened to you.

7. If you could change anything about the program, what would it be? More time together like from 9 - 9, instead of 9 - 4.

8. Will you tell your friends about Girls Inc. GEAR GIRLS? Yes - because they would enjoy this too.

Bridges the Gear Girls built amongst themselves, in the forms of cherished friendships, will last longer than the model beam, arch and suspension bridges that they constructed. We loved having your participation, and we hope to see your smiling faces back for another fun Girls Inc. program soon!

Girls Incorporated's group programs are well-researched and tested in the field. They are also designed to meet the specific needs of girls. Our programs focus on math, science and technology, health and sexuality, leadership, sports, economic literacy and more! Watch our website for details of our approaching March Break programs. We plan to offer Operation SMARTsm (Science, Math and Relevant Technology),This week long program is designed for girls 9-13 to give them the opportunity to explore, ask questions and solve problems, all while having FUN! Cost $100.00 for the week!

Stay tuned for more Girls Inc. programming in your community!

For information about Girls Inc. Summer Programs and Fall/Winter Programming; Operation SMART, Allies in Action (anti-bullying program), Gear Girls, Media SMARTS, Steppingstones, or other Girls Inc. group programs just for girls please contact Tracey McCannell, our dynamic Program Coordinator at (905) 428-8111 ext. 23 or email us at info@durham.girls-inc.org

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