Girls Empowerment
Preparing future leaders and removing the barriers in their path.
empowerU has helped me become more confident and shown me different perspectives and different job outlooks that I could have. I like connecting with other girls in Bergen County because even though we might have different career paths for the future we all know that we will be able to make it as long as we help one another.
Kiara
Future Leadership
YWCA Northern New Jersey prepares girls for future leadership while working to dismantle the systemic barriers to opportunity and achievement. We’re proud that our programming reaches women and girls at various stages in their lives to support self determination, independence, and career-readiness. We also equip them with the tools to fight for gender equity in their communities.
For more information on any of our programs, contact girls@ywcannj.org or 201-345-1891.
Girls Programs
empower U(niversity)
empower U(niversity)
empower(U)niversity is a 10-month personal, professional, and empowerment girls program that provides rising high school sophomores with the tools they need to balance themselves physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our goal is to create impactful programming and community service projects, which will empower teen girls to be confident, college-bound, and career-ready.
Learn more about our 2023-24 empowerU program
Questions? Contact girls@ywcannj.org
Serious About STEAM (SAS)
Serious About STEAM (SAS)
SAS is a new learning opportunity for girls ages 9-14 to explore STEAM based careers. This program serves to reinforce our commitment to helping girls develop the skills they need to thrive and grow. In this FREE weekly session, girls will be introduced to STEAM concepts, helping them discover and explore all the exciting career options in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Areas of learning include: coding, science experiments, robotic coding, climate change, farming, and more!
Winter SAS Girls
Coming Soon
A FREE Virtual STEAM Pprogram for Middle School Girls
From Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris & Passaic Counties
Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) on the Go
Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) on the Go
GEN on the Go – Girls Empowerment Network provides networking and educational opportunities for girls ages 9 and up and their caregivers to help them connect, make new friends, and learn about topics that are relevant to their lives.
Menstrual Equity
Menstrual Equity
YWCA Northern NJ is collecting Menstrual Products for those in need in the communities we serve. To learn more please click here.
If you are in need of Menstrual Products Register here.
Everyone should have access to menstrual products, regardless of their financial status
Questions? Alicia at womens@ywcannj.org or call 201-881-1708 or email girls@ywcannj.org
YW RISE
YW RISE
YW RISE is a 9-month leadership program designed to teach female middle schoolers about mental health, self-care, and social justice, and empower them to take social action in their communities. Confidence-building skills along with leadership training and self-care strategies help prepare our RISE members to raise their voices, get involved, support one another, care for themselves, and inspire the next generation of students to take action on the issues that impact their lives.
To learn more, click here!
SAS Girls – Serious About STEAM Summer Camp
SAS Girls – Serious About STEAM Summer Camp
SAS Girls – Serious about STEAM Camp is open to girls ages 9 to 13 years from Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Morris and Passaic Counties. Our camp will include environmental topics ranging from climate change, horticulture, ecosystems and more. Girls will also build leadership skills and healthy body awareness.
GEN Camp – Girls Empowerment Network
GEN Camp – Girls Empowerment Network
GEN Camp offers girls ages 9 to 12 years, STEM-based learning opportunities, empowerment, leadership and communication skills weekly at YWCAMP@Mahwah during the summer. Girls will soar in our supportive, nurturing environment and create lasting memories and friendships too.
Stay tuned for GEN Summer 2024 Camp Info!
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For more information on any of our programs, email girls@ywcannj.org or 201-345-1891.