Summer of Power
Summer at Home Just Got good
July 15–August 25 | Ages 7–17
In normal times, summer vacation is for fun and exploration. Though the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live and learn, it is more important now than ever that our girls know that they are powerful. In an effort to keep our girls safe and strong, Girls Are Powerful is proud to present the Summer of Power, a fun and engaging, self-paced initiative for girls ages 7–17 to explore at home.
These activities are designed to support skill-building and emotional well-being while driving engagement with supportive adults in a range of places. All activities should be safely executed and aligned with state and local health guidelines.
WIN GIRLS ARE POWERFUL PRIZES BY COMPLETING BONUS ACTIVITIES!
Practice Girls Are Powerful values to earn EMPOWER POINTS during the month of August. Snap a picture of yourself completing the activity and as a part of your check-in submit your collected points and pictures.
To get started download the Not So Bummer Summer Handout
Awards will be issued within 1-2 weeks after the program end date.
Complete these challenges to receive pages from the Girls Are Powerful Coloring and Activity Book. Complete all three for a chance to win the book!
| Challenge #1 Tell us why you believe Girls Are Powerful! |
Click here for Challenge #1 FlipGrid |
| Challenge #2 – Coming Soon | |
| Challenge #3 – Coming Soon |
GIRL CONNECT: WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES
Kaytee Crawford, Founder of Ahava Creative Co.
Ahava Creative Co was featured in our Session 2 box
and is tied to The Power of Your Name activity.
Ahava Creative Co is an art business that focuses on uplifting the voices of those who need to be heard. Kaytee, the founder, is a proud woman of color whose art is filled with quotes of powerful women of color as well. She believes that being proud of your skin is important and hopes her art help aid that statement. Her art has also transformed into coloring books, greeting cards, t-shirts, and more. For more information, visit www.ahavacreativeco.com.
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Junita Flowers, Founder of Junita’s Jar
Junita’s Jar Chocolate Chip cookies were featured in our Session 1 box
and she was a speaker at our virtual connect event.
Junita’s Jar is owned by Junita Flowers. It is a cookie business that was started to bake hope into every cookie and help women live their best lives. At Junita’s Jar, they believe in the unconditional love of family, respecting its many diverse shapes and forms. They are also committed to inspiring the courage needed to conquer limiting fears and challenges. In addition to the delicious taste of the cookies, a portion of Junita’s Jar profits are donated to support education and awareness initiatives dedicated to ending violence in relationships as well as bettering women’s lives. For more information, visit www.junitasjar.com.
For Parents/Caregivers
Please don’t forget to complete our Welcome and Pre-Program Survey here.
If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our FAQ. If you can’t find the answer to what you’re looking for, do not hesitate to reach out to us at summer@girlsarepowerful.org.