GEMS After-School
Our GEMS After-School Program is for girls in 5th and 6th grade to receive support with their social-emotional health, gain life-changing tools, and explore critical topics, together.
Enrollment is open for Session 2!
Mondays - 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
Dec 2, 2024 - Feb 10, 2025
8 Lessons + 1 Excursion
Each Lesson includes:
A dynamic game, a teaching component where the girls will learn empowering tools, partner and group discussions, walking laps, guided mindfulness, and a creative project to bring our concepts together in a hands on way!
Topics we’ll explore:
Boundaries with Technology: Electronics/Social Media
Handling Cliques / “Mean Girls” / Bullying
Emotions: Recognizing & Resolving Triggers
Healthy Communication: Uncomfortable Conversations
Self Worth: Finding Your Value on the Inside
Self Love: Exploring Your Identity
Body Image: Celebrating Puberty and Body Changes
Having Fun Creating a Vision + Goals
Note: We will have our Excursion / Field Trip after our final lesson on the morning of Sunday, February 23rd to get the girls together to bond, move their bodies, and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate treat!
Total Cost: $295
Includes: 8 Lessons/Meetings + 1 Excursion/Field Trip
Session 1 Recap -
September - November 2024
From September through November 2024, we ran Session 1 at Ada W. Harris Elementary, with much success! The topics we took the girls through (that we will keep progressing with for Session 2), included:
Self Love
Positive Self Talk
Self Care: Filling Up Your Cup
Exploring Uncomfortable Emotions
Overcoming Comparison
Body Image: Accepting Yourself
Building New Friendships
Healthy Communication with Friends & Family
Focusing On Your Joy