Inspiring all girls
to be strong, smart, and bold
May 26-29
Girls Inc. Weekly Programming
Girls Inc. Summer Program: What You Need to Know
We've been busy behind the scenes creating a modified in-person summer program option for our families. Director of Programs Kristina Webster shares the lastest updates and what you can expect.

Watch Now and Visit our Programs Page
Thank You Parents for Joining Our Car Parade!
We were happy to see our Girls Inc. families at the car parade last week at our Goleta Valley Center. Sharing smiles from 6 ft. away, fresh fruit from our orchard, and new books to take home!
Who is the Special Guest on Zoom this Week? Connect with Girls Inc. mentors and friends to find out!
Kindergarten
3:00-3:30 PM

SBC
Tuesdays with Marisol


GVC
Thursdays with
Chandler
Grades 1-3
3:30-4:30 PM

SBC
Tuesdays with Jennifer


GVC
Thursdays with
Chandler
Grades 4-6
4:30-5:30 PM

SBC
Tuesdays with Suzette


GVC
Thursdays with
Stephanie L.
How to register for the Zoom calls:
  • For security purposes, please register for your Zoom call no later than noon on the day of your call.
  • To register, click on the Zoom link above for the corresponding grade and center. You will be asked to enter your name and email and then you will receive a link with password to get in - it's quick and easy!
  • You only have to register once.

If you are in our Teen Program (grades 7-12) please email Brenda for Zoom schedule and programming information.
WE ARE STRONG
Being STRONG means feeding our bodies healthy food and moving our bodies everyday to stay healthy and happy, and safe.
Strong Bodies = Strong Minds!
I'm Gonna Like Me
What qualities do you like most about yourself that show up on the outside? What about your inside qualities?

Julia reads the book "I'm Gonna Like Me" by Jaime Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell. Then she shows us how to make a paper bag self-portrait with all of our amazing external and internal qualities. Show off your self-esteem and share all that makes you STRONG, SMART, BOLD , and wonderful!

Handstand Skills with Coach Izzy
For all our STRONG girls and gymnasts looking to improve their handstands, this video is for you! Coach Izzy talks through and demonstrates different exercises you can do to work on your handstands. Keep on practicing to build up those STRONG muscles.

Looking for more gymnastics to do at home? Join our Recreational Gymnastics Google Classroom! New workouts and videos are posted each week.
WE ARE SMART
At Girls Inc. we are SMART , we share a love of learning and a curiosity for all things STEM. Don’t forget to use your scientific skills to make a hypothesis, record data, and share your results!
National Paper Airplane Day!
May 26 is National Paper Airplane Day! To celebrate, Stephanie shows us how to experiment with different types of airplane designs.

Will the blunt dart, glider, or world record airplane design fly further? Which will go the fastest? What design is your favorite? Get your family in on the SMART airplane design challenge and have your own competition at home!

Build Your Own Bird House
Get ready all you SMART engineers! Marisol walks you through how to turn an ordinary cardboard box into an extraordinary bird house.

Will you place your birdhouse outside or use it indoors? What kinds of birds do you think will be attracted to your bird house? Have you noticed any new birds or bird songs since you have been spending so much time at home? Have fun constructing!

Attention Families:  Cox has extended free Connect2Compete service, the company’s low-cost internet offer for families with a K-12 student at home, until July 15. Families can qualify for Connect2Compete by visiting  www.cox.com/c2c .
WE ARE BOLD
Girls Inc. BOLD girls learn skills and behaviors that increase confidence and resilience, enabling them to set and achieve their goals and lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Sewing with Jennifer
Did you know that one of Jennifer's favorite hobbies is sewing? She loves that it provides a creative outlet and that she can create her own clothes.
Jennifer also loves learning about fashion designers that use their craft to advocate for causes. Learn about fashion designers and how to do your own embroidery project at home.

Do you have any hobbies that you can use as a form of activism? What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Be BOLD in the Face of Fear
What fears are keeping you from trying new things? Fears can keep us safe, but they can also grow bigger and bigger each day if we keep them to ourselves. When we don't share our fears they can keep us from being BOLD and taking healthy risks. Listen along as Autumn reads aloud the book "Me And My Fear" by Francesca Sanna. Write in a journal or share with a trusted adult something you have been afraid to do.

What BOLD steps could you take to face your fear?

Questions or comments? Please contact us at info@girlsincsb.org.