4th and 5th Grades

Operation SMART

Operation SMART (Science, Math & Relevant Technology) Program is a Girls Inc. national identity program that encourages girls to get dirty, experiment, and work in teams to discover how math and science relate to their everyday lives. The Operation SMART approach is to assume girls are interested and successful in science and math and to offer activities in an informal, youth development setting. This approach allows girls to build confidence and imagine science and math careers as attractive options for the future. At Girls Inc. of Alameda County, Operation SMART participants meet two to four times weekly to participate in fun, interactive activities that creatively integrate math and science in subjects like engineering, chemistry, environmental studies, game theory, computer science, and biology. To learn more, download the Operation SMART PDF

WOW!

WOW! (Watch Out World) is a multifaceted after-school program that provides fourth and fifth grade girls with enrichment and educational activities within a youth development framework. WOW! has a strong commitment to engaging girls in nutrition and fitness education, supporting their development of an athlete identity, and continuing literacy skill development and improvement. As with all Girls Inc. programs, WOW! takes a “whole girl” approach, uniquely integrating sports, health, literacy, and homework assistance to support underserved girls to grow and develop to their full potential and to expand their sense of what is possible. WOW! is offered four to five days per week.To learn more, download the WOW! PDF.

Girls Inc. Concordia Park Center

Girls Inc. Concordia Park Center is located in East Oakland and serves girls ages 6 to 14 with year-round programming. As with all Girls Inc. programs, Concordia Park provides research-based programming that takes a "whole girl" approach and intentionally supports girls in building skills, confidence, self-esteem, and their sense of what is possible. Every girl is empowered to become a community leader and strive for a healthy, fulfilling life through: academic enrichment; leadership and community involvement; sports, health, and fitness; and family strengthening services. To learn more, download the Concordia Park PDF.

Fitness

Fitness Program has three aspects: School-based Fitness Programming, Bodies in Motion, and as a component woven into all Girls Inc. programs, Girls Inc. of Alameda County offers age-appropriate programs to girls ages 5-18, and girls are encouraged to join in
kindergarten and continue through their completion of high school.To learn more, download the Fitness PDF.