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Girls Inc. Operation SMART ® builds girls� interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Hands-on activities give girls the opportunity to explore, ask questions, build hypotheses and solve problems on their own. Programs are organized around a philosophy of: equity, empowerment, and fun.

  • Eureka!SM: for girls ages 12 to 15
  • Girls Dig ItSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Thinking SmartSM: for girls ages 11 to 14

Girls Inc. Economic Literacy ® introduces girls to basic economic and financial concepts, including money management, investments, and global economics. Programming incorporates the key values of: responsibility, independence, community involvement, culture, history, politics, justice, and respect.

  • Eureka!SM: for girls ages 12 to 15
  • Girls Dig ItSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Thinking SmartSM: for girls ages 11 to 14

Girls Inc. Media Literacy ® encourages girls to think critically about media messages and fosters their awareness of the power of the media and its effects on girls.  Girls also explore the business side of media and learn about media message development and influence.

  • Media and MeSM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • Media SmartsSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • Girls Take Another LookSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Girls Get the MessageSM: for girls ages 15 to 18
  • Girls Make the MessageSM: for girls ages 15 to 18

Girls Inc. Sporting Chance ® builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports as girls explore the benefits of an active lifestyle.

  • SteppingstonesSM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • BridgesSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • Adventure GirlsSM:  for girls ages 12 to 14
  • BoneZoneSM: for girls ages 9 to 12

Girls Inc. Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy ® bolsters girls� communication and skills as well as their motivation and resources for being in charge of their sexual health and�avoiding teen pregnancy.

  • Growing TogetherSM: for girls ages 9 to 11 and their mothers
  • Will Power/Won�t PowerSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
  • Taking Care of BusinessSM:  for girls ages 15 to 18
  • Health BridgeSM: for girls ages 6 to 18
  • Growing Up! Body BasicsSM: for girls ages 7 and 8

Girls Inc. Project BOLD ® introduces the idea that girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and be safe in the world. Strengthens girls� abilities to lead safer lives by developing strategies for self-defense, seeking out caring adults to help with personal violence, and advocating on violence issues.

  • Be Bold!SM: for girls ages 6 to 8
  • Action for SafetySM: for girls ages 9 to 11

Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion ® builds girls� skills for resisting pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs. Addresses drug abuse prevention as a peer issue, using the positive influence of young role models exhibiting ideal behavior. Participants build communication skills, learn to recognize stress, and practice responding to stress in healthy ways.

Girls Inc. Leadership and Community Action ® partners girls and female community leaders to build leadership skills and conduct community action projects. Increases girls� and women�s awareness of themselves as community resources, advocates and leaders. Leadership programs empower girls, enrich their communities, and enable them to explore their own responsibility and ability to produce positive, long-term social change.

  • Discovery LeadershipSM: for girls ages 9 to 11
  • In Our Own HandsSM: for girls ages 12 to 14
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