“Cool Girls means a lot to me. It’s a place where you can express your feelings and have fun. It’s also a place where you can talk about things that are on your mind. Cool Girls is where I can come and feel comfortable.” -Briandra, 7th Grade Cool Girl
The 2009-2010 program year will begin the week of September 14, 2009.
The work we do at Cool Girls is unique and effective. It is our vision to create a girls only learning environment where girls are empowered to succeed in academic, social and professional arenas.
Cool Girls Club is a weekly girls club focused on life skills development. Through the collaborative efforts of volunteers, staff and school personnel, participants in Girls Club are educated on the most sensitive issues of adolescence. Issues addressed include positive sexual health, hygiene, conflict resolution, self-esteem and cultural awareness. Read more
Cool Scholars is the academic component of Cool Girls Club. It offers tutoring in reading, writing and language arts as well as homework assistance. Girls are also coached on effective strategies to improve standardized test taking skills. This program encourages girls to strive for academic excellence. Read more
Cool Tech is a program created to make participants more technically savvy. Cool Tech teaches technology through hands on learning exercises. It also encourages girls to consider careers in the field of technology. Read more
Cool Fitness is a physical education initiative designed to get girls moving. Girls learn the importance of increased physical activity and are exposed to yoga, soccer, basketball and softball. Cool Fitness is implemented each week before Girls Club begins. Read more
Empower Me summer activities are mini programs offered during the summer months. Each program focuses on entrepreneurship, money management, business concepts, product development and leadership skills. Read more
Cool Sisters is a one to one mentoring program. Volunteers are matched with girls in an effort to provide friendship and personal support. Girls experience meaningful relationships with caring adults to foster academic progress and personal development. Read more
The Cool Girls Scholarship Fund was created in 2000 to support our girls financially while attending college. Girls who have completed our after school program and who are recent high school graduates are eligible to apply. Read more
Field trips are monthly off-site excursions exposing inner-city girls to cultural, environmental, health related and fun activities outside of their neighborhoods. Excursions enhance the education and life-skills training the girls receive in their weekly club meetings. Read more
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