Community Spotlight on East African Community Services
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This program is offered in person.
Address
1620 18th Ave
Suite 100
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 860-1026
City: Seattle
Phone: (206) 860-2084
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.powerfulvoices.org/programs/middleschool.shtml
OFFERED BY Powerful Voices
Cost
Who It's For
GRADE LEVEL
7th — 8th
YOUTH WHO ARE
Must live or go to school in the city of Seattle.
Have just completed 7th grade (be rising 8th graders).
Must provide their own transportation to the program (Powerful Voices can supply bus tickets).
Have just completed 7th grade (be rising 8th graders).
Must provide their own transportation to the program (Powerful Voices can supply bus tickets).
Program Overview
Girls Rising is a condensed five-week summer program for incoming 8th grade girls attending school in Seattle. The program consists of group sessions, one-on-one meetings and several field trips. The Girls Rising program meets during the month of July, twice a week, four hours a day.
The goal of the program is to create a space for middle school female-identified youth to:
- Be involved in a community of supportive adults, partners, and peers
- Build a supportive and encouraging community with other girls
- To increase communication skills, including stating needs, listening, and empathy.
- Develop respect for self and others through the exploration of identity, privilege, and oppression
- Develop skills to be able to identify the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship and refusal skills
- Develop leadership through social responsibility and activism. - Grow through connections with community activists, resources, and role models
The Girls Rising program offers a $100 gift card incentive for youth that have 80% attendance or better by the end of the program. Bus tokens and food are also provided.
The goal of the program is to create a space for middle school female-identified youth to:
- Be involved in a community of supportive adults, partners, and peers
- Build a supportive and encouraging community with other girls
- To increase communication skills, including stating needs, listening, and empathy.
- Develop respect for self and others through the exploration of identity, privilege, and oppression
- Develop skills to be able to identify the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship and refusal skills
- Develop leadership through social responsibility and activism. - Grow through connections with community activists, resources, and role models
The Girls Rising program offers a $100 gift card incentive for youth that have 80% attendance or better by the end of the program. Bus tokens and food are also provided.
Meal/Snacks
Yes, meals/snacks are provided
Registration Details
How To Register
Call or visit website for information on how to apply.
Recruitment starts in May anually
Recruitment starts in May anually
Required Forms & Documents
Permission paperwork is required to apply/participate that requires guardian signatures.
The Girls Rising Summer Program also requires youth to fill out an application.
The Girls Rising Summer Program also requires youth to fill out an application.
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City: Seattle
Phone: (206) 860-2084
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.powerfulvoices.org/programs/middleschool.shtml
OFFERED BY Powerful Voices
Cost
