Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs

Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Rising Stars empowers middle school girls to discover their voices, strengthen their leadership skills, and become changemakers in their schools and communities. Through hands-on activities, service learning, and mentorship from college students and professionals, participants build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and learn how to create meaningful social change.

Girls work together on a community action project that inspires leadership, teamwork, and civic engagement while preparing them for future success.

Program Schedule: Two Saturdays each month.

Mentorship That Inspires Growth & Success

Bold Futures is a year-round mentoring program that empowers high school girls to build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and prepare for success beyond graduation. Guided by university students and professional mentors, participants explore college and career pathways, develop healthy relationships, and gain the life skills needed to thrive in school, work, and their communities.

Through engaging workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, girls are encouraged to dream big, set meaningful goals, and become confident leaders.

Program Schedule: Meets twice during the week, with optional Friday sessions for homework support, wellness check-ins, and additional enrichment.

Leadership, College & Career Readiness

Ambassadors Club prepares high school girls to lead with confidence and successfully navigate life after graduation. Through leadership development, mentoring, college and career exploration, and personal goal setting, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in higher education, the workforce, and their communities.

Supported by professional mentors and Girls Inc. staff, Ambassadors build lasting friendships, strengthen their leadership abilities, and develop a network of support that empowers them to achieve their goals.

Program Schedule: Two Saturdays each month.

A Five-Year STEM Journey

Eureka! is Girls Inc.’s signature five-year STEM program that empowers girls to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through exciting, hands-on learning experiences. Participants build technical skills while strengthening confidence, leadership, physical wellness, and college and career readiness.

Girls connect with STEM professionals, participate in immersive learning opportunities, and discover new possibilities for their future—all while developing the knowledge, resilience, and professional networks to succeed in school, college, and beyond.

Program Length: Five years
Program Schedule: Varies throughout the year.