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Girls Empowerment

Preparing future leaders and removing the barriers in their path.

Kiara

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.

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.

To view upcoming events related to our programming visit our Calendar page and filter through Girls Empowerment.

Girls Programs

SAS Girls – Serious About STEM Summer Camp

SAS Girls – Serious About STEM Summer Camp

SAS Girls – Serious about STEM 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.

 

Register Today!

Serious About STEM (SAS)

Serious About STEM (SAS)

SAS is a new learning opportunity for girls ages 9-14 to explore STEM 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 STEM 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!

Watch for more info about our upcoming program

Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) on the Go

Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) on the Go

This program provides quarterly networking opportunities for tweens and their caregivers to help them connect, make new friends, and learn about topics that are relevant to their lives.

Drama-CIZE – For Girls Ages 9 -12 years

Jan 9 – Feb 15, 2023

In-person: 214 State Street, Suite 103, Hackensack, NJ

An engaging six-week empowerment program that brings together education and art with drama, interactive wellness practices, and more.

For more info or to register

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.

To learn more

 

Questions? Contact Maddy at girls@ywcannj.org

 

Register Today!

YW RISE

YW RISE

YW RISE is a 10-week girls leadership program that educates high school students on social issues and empowers them to take action within their communities. Confidence building skills along with leadership training, and self-care strategies prepare our RISE members to raise their voices, get involved, support one another, take care of themselves, and inspire the next generation of girls to take action on issues that impact their lives.

Interested in registering your school for this program? Please fill out this form.

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.

Monday, July 31st – Friday, Aug 4th
and
Monday, Aug 7th – Friday, Aug 11th
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

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Period Poverty Initiative

Period Poverty Initiative

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? Contact Maddy at girls@ywcannj.org or call 201-345-1906 or Alicia at womens@ywcannj.org or call 201-881-1708.

 

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    For more information on any of our programs, email girls@ywcannj.org or 201-345-1891.

    201-881-1700
    214 State Street, Suite 203A
    Hackensack, NJ 07601

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