Programs
Inspiring all Girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold
Girls Inc. of Long Island programming is for middle & high school girls across Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
We offer school-based and community programs that combine mentoring, hands-on learning, and a pro-girl environment.
Our holistic, evidence-based approach supports the whole girl – physically, socially, emotionally, and academically – helping her navigate gender, economic, and social barriers. With the support of trained Program Facilitators and incorporation of safe spaces, girls gain the confidence, skills, and resilience to thrive in school, pursue higher education, and become leaders in their communities.
Girls Inc. girls grow up healthy (strong), educated (smart), and independent (bold).
School-Based Programs
School-based programs take place afterschool or in-school and include an informal, engaging and age-appropriate curriculum focused on leadership, mind and body wellness, STEM, financial literacy, digital media literacy, hygiene, menstruation, advocacy, and college/career readiness. Programming empowers girls to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Community Programs
Community Programs give girls the space to explore who they are and who they want to become. Through interactive activities, girls dive into topics like leadership and advocacy, STEM, healthy relationships, and career pathways. These experiences help girls discover their strengths, build new skills, and connect with a community that inspires them to succeed. Community Programs are open to middle and high school girls, in grades 6-12, from across Long Island, regardless of whether or not they participate in a school-based program.
Bold Future Leaders
Our signature high school leadership program open to girls in grades 10-12. The program empowers girls through a curriculum focused on leadership, advocacy, college and career readiness, and financial literacy. Girls build confidence, strengthen life skills, and prepare for the future while navigating the challenges of high school.
Spring Empowerment Conference
Girls Inc. of Long Island hosts an annual empowerment conference that is open to girls in grades 6-12. The event features breakout sessions, guest speakers, interactive activities, and career speed mentoring with female leaders from diverse fields. Girls walk away inspired, connected, and equipped with strategies to pursue their goals, embrace leadership, and step boldly into their future.
Summer Programs
Summer programs offer girls unique experiences that go beyond classroom and recreational learning. More than just a traditional camp, our summer experiences combine hands-on learning, leadership and advocacy development, self-esteem building, STEM, and interactive activities that spark curiosity and confidence. Summer programs are open to middle and high school girls, in grades 6-12, from across Long Island, regardless of whether or not they participate in a school-based program.
