Girl's Programming

 All programs are 10 weeks long, beginning the week of January 9^th for Winter, 2012

 

YWCA Hamilton After School GirlSpace Program: YWCA Hamilton is coming to YOUR school. We will be bringing the best of our great girls-only programs. Your female students will participate in activities around body image, self confidence and self esteem building, media awareness, bullying and healthy relationships. The girls will learn the importance of living healthy and active lives by playing sports and games as well as learning about wellness and nutrition. Finally, there will be homework help and a healthy snack provided everyday. Offered at Memorial (City) School, GL Armstrong, and Woodward for Girls in grades 1-8.  **FREE**

 

Active Girl Games : Learn a new sport like Ultimate Frisbee and Waterpolo. Play new a game like a photo scavenger hunt, Tank and Word Spot. Break a sweat in the fitness centre and find out about the importance of healthy living and being active.  **FREE**  Monday : 3:45pm - 4:45pm

 

Creative Girls : The girls will have the opportunity to discover the arts and express themselves creatively by exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, mixed media, & art exhibitions in local galleries. We will create an environment that is positive, pressure-free and non-competitive so that each girl can feel comfortable enough to explore her full creative potential. **FREE**  Monday : 6:00pm - 7:00pm

 

GirlsDance : This program is all about learning some fun dance routines! The girls will learn a variety of styles of dance, including hip hop, jazz, musical theatre, while also trying out Zumba and African dance styles. The girls will gain confidence and self esteem while having tons of fun. This program is about learning new dance moves and is for girls at any level of dance. **FREE**  Thursday : 7:00pm - 8:00pm

 

Yoga Girls : A great introduction to yoga! In this beginners class you will learn the basics of yoga while relaxing and improving flexibility.  **FREE**  Tuesday : 3:45pm  - 4:45pm

Book Club : A group for girls interested in reading, or developing their reading skills. This time together will be focused on supporting girls in reaching their individual goals of reading with the understanding that each girl will be at a different level. The girls will choose which books they want to be reading, and talk about the chapters read over the past week. **FREE**  Wednesday : 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Additional Fee Programs

(@ Ottawa Street Location Only)

 

Girls Night In for Girls 11-14 years old: Looking for some Friday night fun? Girls aged 11-14 can come to the YWCA for an awesome night of games, swimming, movies, hanging out in the girls lounge and more!  This will be on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm - $2.00 fee

 

Younger Girls Night In for Girls 6-10 years old: Looking for some Friday night fun? This program is just for girls ages 6-10 years. Just like our Girls Night In, come to the YWCA for an awesome night of games, swimming, movies, hanging out in the girls lounge and more!  This will be on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm - $2.00 fee
  
Please note that all girls programming will be offered at YWCA Hamilton Ottawa Street Location ONLY!

Young Moms Group
Are you a young mom or mom to be? This program provides the opportunity for young moms to socialize with other young moms in the community. This program will be a supportive place where we will help solve some of the challenges young moms face. We will cook together, eat a healthy snack together, support each other and do crafts and other activities as a group. There is also a play area for children. **FREE**   Monday : 9:30am - 11:30am