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Our Fall Programs Are Open!

We're taking a new approach to helping you find the program that's right for you. The start day for any program is open and free to anyone interested so you can try it out before you register. Here's a look at what we have in store for Fall 2022 (and a preview of 2023). Come explore and find the right fit!

Girl Action Teams

Girl Action Teams create space for girls to “be the change” and design a social change project that solves a problem they see. Read the blog to see the amazing projects from the 2021-2022 school year. Here's what we have in store this year. Register here or RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Girl Action Teams that meet in community schools are only open to students enrolled in those schools. If your child does not attend the school she is registering for, she will not be accepted.

Finding Her Voice Orchard House School (FULL)

With guidance from the 'Finding Her Voice' curriculum, our girls will be taking the time to discover new and impactful ways to be the next generations' agents of change. Together we will tackle topics from intersectionality and body image, to stereotypes and identity, plus more. The girls will curate a project that represents their voices and identity.

How Fashion Reflects Social Change

The Thomas Jefferson HS Girl Action Team is back in FASHION this fall! Girls on this team will work together to execute a fashion show surrounding themes on the social change impacts of fashion. Through this initiative, girls will reveal how clothes and fashion send a social message on their own. Register Here or RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.
They meet weekly on Thursdays starting November 1, 2022 and ending December 13, 2022 from 6:00pm -7:30pm
Location: Girls For A Change

Girls Drop Beats, Too
Interested in music production and professional DJ-ing? Our Girls Drop Beats Too Girl Action Team supports girls in learning the basic fundamentals of DJ-ing techniques, mixing, and professionalism in the industry. Registration fees begin at $50 to rent a kit and $180 to purchase a kit.
Register Here or or RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.
They meet weekly on Tuesday's starting November 1, 2022 and ending December 13, 2022 from 6:00pm -7:30pm
Location: Girls For A Change

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code brings girls together at all levels of coding to create projects based-on self-identified social change ideas and computer science concepts. During this year's session, girls will learn introductory coding skills and experience the iterative design thinking process through blocky coding language and introductory 3D design skills using the Tinkerclad platform. If you, your daughter, or someone you know may be interested, sign up NOW!

This program is open to Middle School girls; They meet weekly on Thursdays starting October 27th and ending December 9th from 6:00pm -7:30pm

Location: Girls For A Change
There is no registration fee; Register Here or RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.

The Summer Immersion Lab cohort shares their experience.

Immersion Lab

This year we relaunched our Immersion Lab program with a focus on entrepreneurship through the Budding Black Girl Incubator. The curriculum included 8 weeks of immersive entrepreneurship training, working on product development and pitching. Our Summer cohort competed in a pitch competition hosted by Capital One where they had the opportunity to win seed money. Three participants won, earning $1,250 in seed money. This Fall we have two cohorts. RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.

Immersion Lab @ Girls For A Change
This program is open for registration. They meet weekly on Thursdays starting November 3, 2022 and ending May 4, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Girls For A Change

Immersion Lab @ Huguenot
This program is open for registration. They meet weekly on Thursdays starting November 3, 2022 and ending May 4, 2023 from 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm
Location: Huguenot High School

Recipes for Success: Culinary, Culture, and Change

In this program, participants will learn essential principles and practical
step-by-step techniques for preparing customized meals and getting started in a career as a professional personal chef or just learn how to perfect
home-cooked meals. Through this collaboration with Open Space Education,
they will also learn to cultivate, harvest and create a better relationship with food and nature.
By providing Black girls with early access and training, participants will build professionalism, culinary skills, and acquire a passion for the industry, thus increasing representation in the field.
Register here or RSVP to attend a Sneak Peek.

This program kicks off on Wednesday, October 26 and Wednesday, November 2
After the kickoff days, we will meet weekly on Mondays starting from November 7 and ending May 22 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
This program meets at Girls For A Change from October through March 27 and then after Spring Break we will meet at Fonticello Food Forest (from April 17 through May 22).

Girls For A Change Meet & Greet

Join us on Friday, November 4 at Girls For A Change HQ to learn more about our upcoming year and what we have accomplished so far. You will also get a chance to see how you can fit in to what we do here at Girls For A Change.
RSVP here

Save the Date

Applications for Camp Diva Leadership Academy and Girl Ambassador open December 15 - and they fill up FAST!

Camp Diva Leadership Academy

Our Market Day was featured on CBS6 News, with interviews from Asani Ka-Re and Nadia Frasier. We also celebrated the return of four GFAC program alumnae who served as Camp Counselors this year! Read more about them and the newly formed Alumnae chapter.

Girl Ambassador Program

This year, we had 15 girls complete the 2022 GAP program, with two girls graduating after completing four years. In addition to attending specialized training sessions, girls were placed in internships. Meet this year’s GAP participants and hiring partners!

Shop & Support GFAC

This Spring our Thomas Jefferson High School Girl Action Team created a sustainable sneaker in partnership with COMUNITYmade. The sneakers are now on sale through their website with $20 per pair benefitting GFAC! Read more about the project here. Purchase your pair here.

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100 Buford Rd

North Chesterfield, VA 23235-5204

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100 Buford Rd

North Chesterfield, VA 23235-5204

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