Our Programs
Girls Inc.’s evidence-based programming helps girls grow up healthy, educated, and independent.
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Summer 2023 Programs: June 19-August 11
Girls Inc. follows Santa Barbara County Public Health Department COVID-19 guidelines.
Girls Inc. girls live healthy and active lifestyles and are less likely to engage in risky behavior; they are eager to learn and be more successful in school, and they are more likely to graduate from post-secondary education.
Our evidence-based programming is delivered by trained professionals who focus on the development of the whole girl, supporting, mentoring, and guiding girls in an affirming, pro-girl environment. Girls learn to value their whole selves, discover and develop their inherent strengths, and receive the support they need to navigate the challenges they face. After-school and summer enrichment programs serve girls in grades TK-12. Our gymnastics program offers a variety of instruction levels for girls and boys, preschool to age 18. Select a program below to learn more.
Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara does not discriminate or exclude girls from our programming based on their gender identity or gender expression.
In 2020, Girls Inc. provided 76,156 of program service hours despite having to close between March and July due to the pandemic.
Girls Inc. Friendly PEERsuasion builds girls’ skills for resisting pressure to use harmful substances such as alcohol, tobacco, household chemicals, and other drugs.
Girls Inc. Healthy Sexuality assists girls in understanding and embracing sexuality with a positive, empowered approach that is built on a foundation of accurate information, cultural sensitivity, and values of inclusiveness and respect.
Girls Inc. Sporting Chance builds movement and athletic skills, cooperative and competitive spirit, health awareness, and interest in all sports as girls explore the benefits of an active lifestyle.
Girls Inc.’s Early Literacy initiative is designed to help increase literacy rates and foster a lifelong love of reading for participants in grades K-3.
Girls Inc. Operation SMART builds girls’ skills and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Girls Inc. Project BOLD strengthens girls’ abilities to lead safer lives by developing strategies for self-defense, seeking out caring adults to help with personal violence, and advocating on violence issues.
Girls Inc. Leadership and Community Action builds leadership skills and creates lasting social change by partnering girls and women in community action projects chosen by girls.
Girls Inc. Economic Literacy introduces girls to basic economic and financial concepts, including money management, investments, and global economics.
Girls Inc. Media Literacy encourages girls to think critically about media messages and fosters their awareness of the power of the media and its effects on girls.