GIRLS ASPIRE SERVICES

Empowering Young Girls to Lead, Grow, and Thrive

Girls ASPIRE, programming is intentionally designed to meet girls where they are—developmentally, socially, and emotionally—while helping them rise to their fullest potential.

Girls ASPIRE Summer Leadership Program

The Girls ASPIRE Leadership Summer Program is a summer intensive for middle and high school girls that builds confidence, helps girls to discover their voice and with purpose. Participants gain leadership skills, self-confidence, and peer mentorship experience through engaging workshops and fun team-building activities.

The overall goal of the program is to build the next generation of leaders and specific objectives of the program are to promote:

self-efficacy and a belief in one’s ability to succeed;
an understanding of one’s identity and sense of self;
exploration of leadership style and skills;
skills to overcome objections and challenges;
connections with role models and mentors;
self-care and responsible decision-making;
development of healthy relationships; and,
life goal setting and career exploration.

Check back next spring for registration details.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:00pm

YWCA of Greater Flint, 801 S. Saginaw, Flint

Breakfast, lunch & afternoon snacks are provided.

Mothers and Daughters ASPIRE Circle

This workshop is for mothers or female-identifying caregivers and their daughters (11 years of age or older) to join together in combined groups to strengthen their bonds through shared listening, creative expression, and skill building. Activities are designed to promote empathy, communication skills, stress reduction, setting limits and honoring boundaries, exploring meanings and messages about female identity, identifying relationship accountability, and experiencing affirmation together and within their broader female community. This program may be presented as a day-long session or a series of shorter workshops.

Mother–Daughter Retreat "Stronger Together"

A meaningful experience for middle and high school girls and their mothers/caregivers that strengthens family bonds, enhances communication, and builds lasting support systems that nurture identity and self-worth.

Young Girls Choosing to ASPIRE "Start strong. Stay empowered"

Middle and High School-based programming that encourages positive life choices, helps them resist peer pressure, and empowers them to set goals for a successful future.

Day of the Girl Youth Symposium "Be inspired. Dream bigger"

Girls connect with influential female role models, gaining real-world insight and motivation to pursue academic and personal success.

Let’s Talk Series "Real conversations. Safe spaces"

These one-day gatherings are designed to address real issues and topics facing young girls today. Participants engage in open discussions in a supportive, judgment-free environment, guided by experienced topic experts who help foster understanding, growth, and confidence.

YWCA Tech Girls Series "Where girls learn to Innovate Create. Dominate"

This dynamic series empowers 3rd through 8th grade girls with hands-on technology skills while building confidence to explore and lead in STEM fields. Through engaging activities and real-world learning, participants discover how to turn ideas into innovation and step boldly into the future of tech.

For more information about our programs for girls, please contact Kanisha Clemons, Program Coordinator at kanishaclemons@ywcaflint.org.