-
Sister-to-Sister Summit for Middle School Girls
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 14, 2009
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM EST9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location
Kirk Alumni Center
Fees/Admission
free
Contact Information
Karin Hanta, 443-5937
Send EmailSister-to-Sister Summit for Middle Sc...Description
The widely successful Sister-to-Sister Program is hosting another summit for middle school girls on Saturday, November 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sister-to-Sister brings together middle school girls from Bristol, Middlebury and Vergennes with female Middlebury College students. In a one-day summit and monthly follow-up events during the rest of the school year, the students develop activities that encourage girls to try new things outside of the classroom (art, music, break dancing, yoga, journaling, etc.). Sister-to-Sister also focuses on discussions of such topics as body image, relationships, and identity. A national program originally conceived by the American Association of University Women, Sister-to-Sister works to develop strategies that support young women. The program recognizes that in addition to teachers and textbooks, achievement is affected by what happens in the hallways, between classes, and even outside of school. Sister-to-Sister strives to make a positive difference by giving a voice to the needs and interests of middle school girls. The program provides a safe space to talk about the challenges that girls face in this day and age. It enables girls to develop friendships with other girls, even if they don't go to the same school. The program is supported by roughly 100 volunteers and financial sponsors such as Chellis House (Middlebury College's Women's Resource Center), the Alliance for Civic Engagement, Lions Clubs, Neat Repeats, the National Bank of Middlebury, and private donors.) Participation is free. For more information contact Karin Hanta, khanta@middlebury.edu or phone 443-5937.
Tell a Friend
-
Building Business. Building Community.