Twelve-year-old Kheila Valverde has been a Girls, Inc. member for the past 7 years. Her hobbies include reading, cooking, hanging out with friends and having fun. Her favorite academics are reading, science, social studies and gifted classes. One of Kheila’s favorite past times is watching T.V. because she loves to see the characters in their scripted world. That is one reason she wants to be an actress.
March 9-15 Book Fair
March 15-19 Spring Program
March 26 – Glam & Golf Fundraiser
How are Girls Inc. programs different from other after-school programs?
- We are the only after-school program that is girls only.
- Girls Incorporated provides year-round after-school and summer care with employees who are trained and supervised.
- Our curriculum is research-based and geared specifically toward issues that affect the well being and enrichment of girls.
- We address key issues like pregnancy prevention, career preparedness, heath and wellness, and economic literacy.
- Our program design allows girls to build lasting relationships with educators and other girls through regular and long-term interaction.
- Our services grow with girls across four age groups.
- We base our curriculum on high-quality, national evaluation research.
- We encourage older and younger girls to connect through role modeling.
- Our programs provide opportunities for girls to work with a number of adults with a variety of skills.
- We serve any girl who would like to become a member, regardless of ethnicity or family income level.
