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Girls Incorporated of York Region
482 Queen St
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 2H3
Newmarket, ON
L3Y 2H3
905-830-0776
Fax: 905-830-4480
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm * call for program specific information
Last updated: Mar 14, 2025: Suggest an edit
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Girls aged 5-18 years * completion of membership form is required
Fees
Registration fee * Subsidy Available
Executives
Barb Wallace - Executive Director
Contacts
Janine Palma - Administrative Assistant
janine@girlsincyork.org
janine@girlsincyork.org
Languages
English
Language Note
Will attempt to fulfill language requests, call for more information
Area(s) Served
York Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Offers educational, recreational and mentoring programs that develops girls'
- self-confidence and leadership skills
- science, tech, engineering and maths skills
- finance competence
- physical fitness
- self-defense against violence
- one-on-one support with a social worker
- Friendly PEERsuasion Builds girls' skills to resist pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and household chemicals * teaches young girls how to recognize stress and manage it in a healthy way * develops girls' leadership skills that will help them become peer mentors to younger children aged 6-10
- Leadership Programs Connects girls with women leaders in their community to develop and practice their leadership and advocacy skills through hands-on activities, community exploration, role plays, weekend retreats, and problem solving projects for community issues * two leadership programs offered for girls aged 9-11 and girls aged 12-14
- Operation SMART® Build girls' skills and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a fun and supportive environment * education done through hands-on activities, problem solving, exploration, and interaction with men and women pursuing STEM careers
- Project BOLD® Teaches girls safety strategies and self-defense techniques that can help them avoid or deal with hurtful situations in their homes, school, community or the web * teaches girls specific self-defense techniques and how to seek out * provides education about gender based violence
- Sporting Chance® Fosters girls' interest in physical activity, sports and healthy living * uses physical activities and sports to develop girls' self-confidence, competitive spirit, teamwork skills, and self-discipline
Last updated: Mar 14, 2025: Suggest an edit
