Girls in leadership academy
We are dedicated to the sport and equity in athletics. We desire to be a part of a movement that focuses on influencing the social determinants of health for Durham’s youth.
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Girls in leadhership academy
We are dedicated to the sport and equity in athleticism. We desire to be a part of a movement that focuses on influencing the social determinants of health for Durham’s youth.
Program Information
The goal of the Girls in Leadership Academy is to help our participants increase their: self-awareness, confidence, sense of community, understanding of health & wellness, positive experiences with peers & adults in a school setting, & desire to lead in their own communities.
For Who
Girls in 6th to 8th grade
Program structure
GLA will meet twice a week over a 9 week session. Leadership classroom sessions will be implemented once a week on Thursday evenings through a discussion based curriculum developed in partnership with the Penny Pilgrim Women’s Leadership Initiative at Duke. Participants will also participate in futsal training sessions on Sundays.
Program dates
- Thursdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Book Harvest - February 27th, March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, April 10th, 17th, 24th, May 1st
- Sundays from 4pm to 5pm at Sherwood Park - March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, April 13th, 27th, May 4th
