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 3 (Spring 2025)!
Mondays - 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Ada W. Harris Elementary School
March 3rd - May 12th, 2025
9 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 during Session 3:
Self Love: Being True to Yourself
Self Connection: Being Your Own Best Friend
Friendships: Nurturing Healthy Friendships
Emotions: Overcoming Envy and Jealousy
Wellness: Exploring Empathy
Creativity: Exploring Your Unique Creativity
Healthy Communication: Goodbye Gossiping
Body Image: Loving the Body You’re In
Relationships: Support with Crushes and Dating Dynamics
Self Growth: Getting Outside Your Comfort Zone to Try New Things
Note: We will have our Excursion / Field Trip and End-of-the-year Celebration on the afternoon of May 19th!
Total Cost: $295
Includes: 9 Lessons/Meetings + 1 Excursion/Field Trip
Sessions 1 & 2 Recap -
September 2024 - February 2025
From September 2024 through February 2025, we ran Sessions 1 and 2 at Ada W. Harris Elementary, with much success! The topics we took the girls through (that we will keep progressing with for Session 3), included:
Self Love
Self Worth
Positive Self Talk
Self Care: Filling Up Your Cup
Exploring Uncomfortable Emotions
Overcoming Comparison
Body Image: Accepting Yourself
Body Image: Celebrating Puberty & Body Changes
Building New Friendships
Handing Cliques & “Mean Girls”
Healthy Communication with Friends & Family
Boundaries with Technology
Focusing On Your Joy
Reflections on Self Growth