What girls are saying

  • “GEMS was the best part of my entire week, month, and year. Never have I once imagined such an incredible place to go after school that teaches you everything a young girl needs to know about self love, puberty, and so much more. I am so thankful I got the chance to attend GEMS, and know for a fact that if GEMS were in middle schools, that would be the highlight of every girl’s week too.”

    R.T.

  • "I love that GEMS is a place where I can be myself and that it is a no stress environment."

    A.H.

  • "GEMS helps me mentally and physically. I learned to love myself in a way that doesn’t overpower other people. I also gained new friends when I needed them the most."

    D.D.

What parents are saying

  • “GEMS is such a beautiful program. I wish something like this existed when I was a young girl. The tools that are being taught and the values that are being instilled in expressing oneself with open, honest and at times, vulnerable communication are lifetime skills that will only strengthen the confidence and capabilities of these young women. Coach Shannon and Coach Christina are true GEMS in and of themselves. So patient and nurturing and genuinely so invested in the mental health and the heart health (both in cardio and emotions!) of these lovely ladies. I can’t praise Gems enough!”

    Tasha T.

  • "As parents, we love that GEMS gives our child an outlet to be honest, explore her feelings, and create connections. It's a safe place that my child truly enjoys."

    K.H.

  • "I cannot recommend GEMS enough. The ladies who run the program are incredible, they make the girls feel safe, and equipped my daughter with the necessary tools to navigate complex issues such as building meaningful friendship, developing self-confidence, processing big emotions like jealous, fear and anger, and so much more. My daughter matured so much throughout the program and created some beautiful friendships as a result. I cannot recommend this enough."

    Lisa S.

  • "As a mom to two girls I am often stumped by the challenges they face, the struggles with emotions and their bodies. Being a kid, a young girl, is just hard. So having GEMS and another outlet for our daughter to learn and grow and share in a safe environment is priceless. I am so thankful for Christina and Shannon and all they do to literally help be our mom village. I wish we could do GEMS for parents too! Highly highly recommend it."

    Josie D.