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"Participants in the 11 to 14 year old age group are trained to become peer leaders for 6 to 10 year olds" -Mary Ann Ginger

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Many Girls Inc. programs are offered at school, community and private venues throughout Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Laurel/Nokomis, Venice, North Port and Englewood.

For more information on any of our Outreach Programs, please contact:

Dawn Wiley, Outreach Coordinator
(941) 366-6646 ext. 202 telephone
(941) 366-4617 fax
dawn@girlsincsrq.org email

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Girls On The Run is for girls who...

Are in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade
Want to improve their health and fitness by preparing for a 5K walk/run
Want to tackle everyday life problems with other girls
At Garden Elementary in Venice 3:15-4:45 on Mondays and Wednesdays
At Phillippi Shores Elementary in Sarasota 3:15-4:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
$89 includes all sessions, snack, materials, water bottle, t-shirt, 5K entry fee, and race goody bag
Friday night, May 7, 6:00pm at Siesta Key Beach. New Balance Girls On The Run 5K presented by Girls Inc. National sponsors: New Balance, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, Horizon Fitness, Goody, Secret. Local sponsors: New Balance-Sarasota/University Park and Boar's Head.

ETS (EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH)

ETS is For Girls Who...

Are enrolled in Sarasota County public or charter high schools

Need one-on-one career counseling

Need more skills to become successful and economically independent

Are nominated by guidance counselors, teachers, parents, friends or themselves

ETS Services Include...

Non-traditional career counseling
Job-seeking and job-keeping skills
Career exploration, choices and planning
Study skills improvement
Action plan and choices beyond high school
Scholarship application assistance
FAFSA application assistance
Goal setting and life planning
One-on-one mentoring and support

GIRLS CIRCLE

Program Highlights...

Small groups
Hands-on activities
Discussions
Question and answer sessions
Available in many Sarasota County public middle schools

Topics Include...

Goal setting
Improving social skills
Stress relief
Exploring the media and its messages
Feelings identification
Accepting and nurturing our bodies
Personal affirmations

Girls Circle Modules...

Relationships with Peers
Body Image
Honoring Our Diversity
Friendship
Expressing My Individuality
Paths to the Future
Being a Girl
Mind, Body, Spirit
Who I Am

CAREER WORKSHOPS

For girls who are enrolled in public, charter or private high schools.

Content includes:

Developing a vision for the future
Interviews with local women professionals
Identifying and prioritizing values
Exploring options within a career field

Workshops offer a flexible format:

Can be done in one 3-4 hour session or divided into multiple sessions
Can be held during or after school
Can be tailored to specific career clusters, industries or small learning communities

MOTHER DAUGHTER WORKSHOPS

These workshops are designed to enhance communication and strengthen relationships between girls and their mother or other significant adult in their life (father, grandparent, guardian, mentor...)

Mother-Daughter Communication Workshop

For girls ages 9-14
Communication and listening skills
Career exploration
Goal setting
Length: 4 hours

Growing Together ^SM

For girls ages 9-11
Physical changes of puberty
Share values about sexuality and relationships
Length: 4 hours plus take home activities

Money Talks Family Financial Literacy Workshop ^SM

For girls ages 10-14
Increase financial literacy (budgeting, credit, interest...)
Enhance communication and listening skills
Length: 4-6 hours

GAMES (Girls And Mothers Excelling Thru Sports)

For girls ages 6-14
Build family support
Increase sport participation
Career enhancement and exploration
Length: 3 hours for a one-time clinic

Mother Daughter Book Club

For girls ages 12-14
Engage girls in analytical communication
Increase literacy skills
Length: 5 sessions, 2 hours each

Commit To Be Fit

For girls ages 6-18
Health and nutrition classes
Fitness activities
Food diary
Special events
14 sessions, 1 ½ hours each

Fostering Futures

For girls ages 12-18
Designed specifically for girls in foster care or other out-of-home placements
Personal asset development
Building family unity
Fostering education
Becoming an adult
Length: approximately 16 sessions, 1-2 hours each

MAKING ROUNDS HEALTHCARE CAREER CAMPS

One week for middle school girls (entering grades 6-8)
One week for high school girls (entering grades 9-12)
Held at North Port High School
Free to girls who live or go to school in North Port
Includes t-shirt, lunches, field trips and all materials
Each girl receives a $25 stipend at the end of the week
Each week limited to 14 girls
Registration forms available after spring break
Sponsored by Gulfcoast South AHEC

GIRLS SUMMIT

A collaboration of many area youth agencies and the school district, this one-day fun and educational event serves hundreds of middle school girls each spring. Opening and closing speakers provide guidance and inspiration. Girls choose workshops to attend with topics such as fitness, nutrition, performing arts, career exploration, and relationship skills. This free event includes lunch, event t-shirt, goodie bag and transportation from various locations throughout Sarasota County.

CORPORATE CAMP FOR ENTREPRENEURS

Each year our Outreach Staff work with a team of five high school girls to apply to this week-long summer camp in New York City sponsored by Goldman Sachs. The application consists of developing an idea for a product or service and creating an entire business plan. We are proud that teams from Sarasota have been selected to attend this prestigious national camp in both 2007 and 2008.

Funding for outreach programs in south Sarasota County provided in part by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice.