The Power of Being a Girl

On October 15th 2008 the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA is hosting the third annual Power of Being a Girl Conference for 12 to 14 year old girls. The 2006 and 2007 Power of Being a Girl Conference saw over 270 girls learning, experiencing and having fun at a conference that was created for girls by girls. This years "Gurlz Group" will be involved in all aspects of planning, voicing ideas and showing how amazing girls can be! Our vision for this conference is to have an inclusive and diverse conference for girls from all parts of our community including those from various socio economic backgrounds, cultures, and family structures. To achieve inclusivity the conference is offered at no cost which is only possible through community sponsorships and partnerships with the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA. Supporting the Power of Being a Girl conference shows that our community supports empowering programing for young girls.

Click HERE to find out more about sponsoring a girl to attend the Power of Being a Girl Conference.

The YWCA of Canada and the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA recognized the Power of Being a Girl Conference as an opportunity to fulfill its mandate to address issues affecting girls and young women by developing programming to support and empower them. Through events like Week Without Violence® and the Power of Being a Girl conference we are working together to build safer communities across Canada.

Date: October 15th, 2008
Time: 8:30am - 2:30pm
Location: TBA
For more information call Michele Walker 374-6162
or Michele.shelter@kamloopsy.org

The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA is pleased to partner with:

                                 School District 73

For more information on becoming a Partner for the Power of Being a Girl Conference contact Michele Walker @ 374-6162.

The 2007 Power of Being a Girl Conference was a huge success because of the generosity of partners, sponsors and volunteers.