GIRLSPACE - THE POWER OF BEING A GIRL

Registration for Girlspace is now open! Download the Registration Form.

GirlSpace is an innovative new program piloted by the YWCA Edmonton. GirlSpace is built around the philosophy that there are key skills that teen girls must develop in order to become empowered, assertive and strong young women. 

The current GirlSpace program includes two weekend long retreats focused on inspiring and moving the girls to understand and cope with the pressures of being a teen in today’s society.  Both retreats are held at the YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre on Lake Wabamun.

 

GirlSpace will help girls ages 11-15 years to:

• Discover and accept a realistic body image
• Talk about sexual stereotyping and sexism
• Develop a positive mind set and self-image
• Create and nurture healthy friendships
• Gain more independence through problem solving and responsible decision making
• Become more assertive
• Become leaders in both their own lives and in society
• Understand sexuality and the choices inherent in it
• Develop responsible decision making with respect to alcohol, drugs and sex
• Cope with violence, discrimination and bullying
• Learn how to get help and to locate resources

For further information about GirlSpace modules and program content please visit YWCA National GirlSpace website at http://ywcagirlspace.ca .

YWCA Edmonton’s GirlSpace program is offered beginning in mid October through mid March at the following Edmonton Public Libraries: Stanley A Milner, Woodcroft, Mill Woods and Londonderry Libraries.

For directions and public transit please see www.epl.ca website and click on the ‘See All Branches” link on the left hand side of the screen. Then click on the appropriate branch and view the Transportation information.

For more information on registering please email

Erin Kelly | Girl's Program Coordinator

780.423.9922 | ext. 288 | erin.kelly@ywcaofedmonton.org

This program is free and is offered on a first come first serve basis.

Upon registration, you will be invited to a mandatory information and registration evening in October. Attending this event confirms your registration in the GirlSpace program and provides you with program details and dates.

With success and support we hope to grow this program so all girls in Edmonton are able to experience the Power of Being a Girl.