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Brave Bold Girls: A Club for Youth Advantage Middle School Girls (Grades 6–8) and High School Girls (Grades 9–12) For Parents Do you want to help your middle school or high school daughter stay active, healthy, and emotionally strong? Sign her up for Brave Bold Girls through Youth Advantage! This weekly program focuses on healthy nutrition, issues pre-teen and teenage girls face today, and activities that keep girls moving and engaged. The average age when girls drop out of sports is 14, so let’s encourage healthy habits now while helping girls build friendships, communication skills, confidence, and a foundation for a healthy and successful future. Brave Bold Girls is a weekly, 90-minute program offered during both semesters of the school year. Participants must qualify for Youth Advantage services, meaning their family must qualify financially. Contact Youth Advantage to register or reserve a spot for your daughter. For Girls Do you want to join an exclusive group of girls working to better themselves in every area of life? Join Brave Bold Girls at Youth Advantage and add as many “tools to your toolbox” as possible to help you navigate life and build a successful future! Brave Bold Girls is designed for: Girls in grades 6–8 (meets twice monthly on Thursdays) Girls in grades 9–12 (meets weekly on Mondays) Together, we will: Discuss healthy nutrition Talk about issues girls face today, including friendships, communication, and social media Explore different types of exercise to improve physical and emotional health Build self-esteem and confidence When you feel good on the inside, you make better choices and perform better everywhere else! Activities and Experiences Include: Field trips to art studios where you can create projects using professional supplies Visits to libraries, green spaces, and local community destinations Self-defense classes and specialty exercise studios such as CrossFit, yoga, and Zumba Outdoor adventures in all seasons, including nature centers, parks, downtown exploration, and river activities Vision board workshops, life coaching, and goal-setting activities led by trained volunteers Brave Bold Girls participants also receive priority access to Youth Advantage’s winter ski and snowboarding program for those who are interested. High School Focus In addition to all of the experiences above, the high school group includes a strong focus on life after graduation: What do you want to do after high school? What opportunities are available to you? What careers might you want to explore? Women professionals from a wide variety of career fields will visit and share information about their professions, experiences, and career paths. Additional Benefits of Participating In addition to fun and meaningful weekly meetings, consistent members of Brave Bold Girls may enjoy additional opportunities and incentives, including: Concert outings (recent artists include Ed Sheeran, Sons of Serendip, Ben Platt, and Aly & AJ) Driver Education support beginning at age 14½ Special camp opportunities Assistance with high school band, orchestra, and choir trips If you participate in band, orchestra, or choir, Youth Advantage wants to help you take advantage of the many benefits that come from staying involved in music and the arts throughout high school. As members grow older, Brave Bold Girls activities and learning opportunities will continue to evolve to remain age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful throughout high school. Interested in Joining? Submit your interest here: info@youthadvantage.org