What's Happening at Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria

Save the Date - March 19, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:04:00 +0000

Mark Your Calendars

Girls Inc. Carpinteria’s Annual Women of Inspiration Luncheon

A Garden to Table Celebration

Honoring: Marni Cooney, Janet Garufis, Janet McCann, Meredith Scott

Featuring: Kathleen de Chadenèdes ~ Director, Orfalea Fund’s s’Cool Food Initiative

Monday, March 19, 2012 ~ 11:30-1:30pm

Girls Inc. Carpinteria ~ 5315 Foothill Road ~ Carpinteria, California

For more information please contact jaci@girlsinc-carp.org or 805-684-6364.

You Can Help Change a Girl's Future

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:27:00 +0000

When I reflect on the past eleven years I’ve spent at Girls Inc., I realize how much this organization has shaped who I am today.”—Karina

http://www.crowdrise.com/youcanhelpchangeagirlsfuture

Each year Girls Inc. raises money to provide essential funding to pay for the tools and resources needed to help girls reach their full potential in school, at home and as leaders in the community.

Your generous support ensures that girls will have a safe and supportive environment after school and during the summer months participating in programs and activities that help them to build self confidence, practice leadership skills, and gain the knowledge they need to make healthy choices and overcome challenges in their daily lives.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR DONATION
Your donations will be used to support our: After School Programs, Teen Mentoring Project, Eureka (college readiness program), Operation SMART (Science, Math & Relevant Technology), STEM, College Fieldtrips, Job Readiness Instruction, Scholarships, Athletics, Software & Technology.

Raise Your Glass -- November 02, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 06:28:00 +0000

Benefiting Girls Inc. Carpinteria

Strong, Smart, Bold

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

6-8pm

Summerland Winery

2330 Lillie Avenue

Summerland, California

Tickets: $25

Please contact Mayra Juarez at 805-684-6364 or Mayra@girlsinc-carp.org to purchase tickets.

Space is limited. Please purchase tickets in advance.

Join the Girls Inc. Carpinteria Board for a special wine tasting to benefit Girls Inc. The event will feature wines from Summerland Winery and dessert. Girls Inc. provides funding for essential programs that empower local girls and young women ages 5 to 19 to achieve personal, social, political and economic success.

Club Volleyball Season 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 23:27:00 +0000

(Season runs December 2011 thru June 2012)
Try-Out Fee $10.00

Try outs begin the week of November 14th:

12 to 14 yr. olds are on Monday 11/14 and Tuesday 11/15 from 4:30-6:00pm

15 &16 yr. olds are on Wednesday 11/16 and Thursday 11/17 from 4:30-6:00pm

16 & 17 yr. olds are on Wednesday 11/16 and Thursday 11/17 from 6-7:30pm

Pick up Your Registration Sheet at Girls Inc.Carpinteria

Club Travel Teams (13-18 Under Teams)

Practice 2-3 days/week

Weekend tournaments in L.A. area

Cost: $1800 +$30 Annual Membership Fee Practice 2 days/week

Non-Travel Teams (for ages 13-16)

Weekend tournaments in Santa Barbara County

Cost: $650 + $30 Annual Memebership Fee

Quality, Experienced Coaching in a Great Facility!

Contact Athletic Department for more Information:

684-6364 • Athletics@GirlsInc-Carp.org • 5315 Foothill Road

Super opportunity to grow your talent!

2011-2012 After School Enrichment Program-- Now Registering

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:01:00 +0000

For More Information / Para más información:

805-684-6364

Email: jaci@girlsinc-carp.org (Kindergarten – 5^th grade)

Or ericka@girlsinc-carp.org (6^th - 12^th grade)

Our Curriculum Includes: Operation SMART (Science, Math, Relevant Technology), College & Careers, Economic & Media Literacy, Literacy Program to Enhance Reading Skills, Homework Club,Sports

Nuestro estudios incluye: Operación SMART (ciencias, matemáticas, tecnología pertinente), el Colegio y carreras, económicos y medios de comunicación, Programa de Educación para mejorar las habilidades de lectura, Club de Tareas, Deportes

Now Serving/Ahora Serviendo: Aliso Elementary School, Canalino
Elementary School, Carpinteria Family School, Carpinteria Middle School,
Carpinteria High School

Rate Plans / Costo:
Kindergarten- $90 wk or $21 day / Kinder - $90 por semana o $21 por dia
Grades 1-5- $85 wk or $20 day / 1
Teen Mentoring Program / Programa de Mentores para Adolescentes

*Scholarships available * Becas Disponibles*
*Transportation available *Transporte disponible*

Cooking Classes with Janet Stevenson

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:46:00 +0000

GIRLS INC. OF CARPINTERIA PROUDLY PRESENTS:

Cooking Classes with Janet Stevenson

Monday Evenings, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Class Schedule: September 12th to October 17th

For Girls ONLY grades 6th—12th

Yearly Membership*: $30.00

cost of classes (six weeks): $25.00

Total: $55.00

Membership fee is valid from July 2011-June 2012

Class Description

Breakfast first! (Monday - September 12th)
In this introductory class, we will learn the importance of our first meal of the day, make wonderful, healthy smoothies and whole grain muffins, and be introduced to basic Food Safety principles and Knife Skills. Hands on prepping of fresh veggies for use in a healthy stock for the next class.

Soup it Up! (Monday - September 19th)
We will make a hearty veggie and grain soup, along with a crusty soda bread. Conversation about time management and organization in the kitchen. To learn about seasonality, we will take a little trip to a local farm, to see all the bounty we will use in the next class. Discussion about food history, sharing of family recipes, and meatless meals for economy and health.

The glory of Pasta! (Monday - September 26th)
We will make Fresh Basil pesto, and learn about some fun equipment! We will also roast fresh, seasonal vegetables and then enjoy some pasta and bruschetta! On this night, we will talk about the importance of whole grains, and portion sizes. More conversation on environmental impact and health regarding vegetarian meals.

Oh Ginger!(Monday - October 3rd)
We will prep and roast pork, make an aromatic sauce, and prepare vegetables and noodles for a wonderful bowl of tasty goodness! Conversation and demo will include fresh herbs and seasonings.

Salad for dinner! With tasty dressings, of course! (Monday - 10/10)
Who doesn’t love a salad for dinner? We will identify greens, make homemade dressings, and whole wheat pita chips. Along with some talk about cheeses, we will discuss our game plan for the final class dinner

Finale!(Monday - October 17th)
We will prepare a meal to remember, as we review, share and laugh together around the table. Anything is possible!!!

A Taste for Carpinteria

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:57:00 +0000

A Taste for Carpinteria

WHAT: A Taste for Carpinteria, a major fundraising event for Girls Inc. of Carpinteria

WHEN: Sunday, October 16th from 1pm-4pm

WHERE: Girls Inc. of Carpinteria-- 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria, CA 93013

805-684-6364 x23

COST: $50/ per person

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is hosting its 15th Annual “A Taste for Carpinteria” Sunday October 16th 2011 from 1pm-4pm at 5315 Foothill Road, Carpinteria CA 93013.

More info:

A Taste for Carpinteria is a major fundraising event for Girls Inc. Carpinteria. Last year, over 500 participants, vendors and sponsors came together to celebrate and support STRONG, SMART, BOLD girls and young women of the Carpinteria Valley. This year, renown Chef, Michael Hutchings will lead a group of local restaurants who will serve delectable and tantalizing tastes of their delicious culinary creations along with wine from local vineyards and our own local brewery will be featured, while guests peruse the silent and live auctions selections which will include incredible items such as a 2 hour sunset cruise for you and up to 147 of your closest friends aboard the beautiful Condor Express.

This favorite and fun event benefits local girls and young women ages 5 to 19 by providing funding for essential programs that empower them to realize their potential, gain confidence, learn new skills and exchange ideas in a safe, friendly and fun environment.

These programs include project BOLD, Friendly PEERsuasion, Media Literacy, Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy, and Operation SMART. In addition to these already great programs provided by Girls Inc, this year, Girls Inc is looking to bring Eureka to Carpinteria. Eureka is a three-year program that takes the “whole girl” approach (strong, smart, bold) while expanding their sense of what is possible for the future. During the first two summers, girls spend four weeks on a college campus participating in hands-on activities in math, science, technology, sports, personal development, college readiness, and careers. The third summer, girls participate in a four week paid internship in a career field of their choice hosted by successful professional women. Please join us for “A Taste for Carpinteria”…we look forward to seeing you on October 16, 2011.

Join Us In Celebrating Girls Inc Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Fri, 13 May 2011 22:01:00 +0000

May 12, 2011

Dear Girls Inc. Friends & Supporters,

Join us in celebrating Girls Inc Week! All week, we are recognizing our work encouraging girls in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Our girls enjoy programs designed to improve self-esteem, prepare for higher education, become active in their communities, and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Here are several simple ways you can celebrate with us:

Drive by the corner of Linden and Carpinteria May, 13 from 3-5:30pm and show your support! HONK YOUR HORN for Girls Inc Carpinteria!

Donate $25 at https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=23-7430292 to help more girls access the life-changing programs Girls Inc. Carpinteria offers, including the Teen Group Mentoring Project, Operation SMART (science, math, technology) and year around sports.

Join us on facebook (Girls Inc Carpinteria)!

On behalf of the hundreds of girls whose lives are changed each year by Girls Inc. Carpinteria programs, we thank you for your support and partnership in our mission.

With warm regards,

Victoria Juarez
Executive Director

Make a Girl’s Summer Camp Dreams Come True!

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:12:00 +0000

May 2011

Dear Friends,

Won’t you support Girls Inc. by making a donation to The Kids 2 Kamp Scholarship Fund? The Girls Inc. Carpinteria summer camp experience is special for the approximately 100 girls who attend each year – and without financial assistance, some girls could never take advantage of all the wonderful experiences Girls Inc. has to offer. Full and partial scholarships are offered to all families who request and qualify for assistance. As the number of Carpinteria Valley families deserving of financial assistance grows, so does Girls Inc.’s need for private donations to support the scholarship program. Your Kids 2 Kamp tax deductible gift of just $110.00 will allow one girl to attend summer camp for one week! And, if you can double, or even triple your gift, you can help even more deserving girls!

All Girls Inc. programs, including our summer camps, give girls the opportunity to explore science and technology, learn more about higher education, express themselves through drama and art, become leaders, play sports, learn life and career skills, build friendships and gain the confidence they need to reach their full potential. What a terrific learning experience, and what a fun way to spend the summer!

At Girls Inc., we believe that all girls are inherently strong, smart, and bold AND can achieve economic self-sufficiency. All of our programs foster independence by exposing girls to a range of previously unimagined possibilities and by helping them avoid those obstacles that could impede their success. Girls feel most empowered when they trust the adults in their lives who lead them to discover that their potential is limitless and that their accomplishments will always be celebrated. Girls Inc. Carpinteria is committed to providing a safe, positive environment in which girls are encouraged to develop into productive and responsible adults.

Please invest in our girls and community by making a fully tax-deductible Kids 2 Kamp gift. You will make a difference!

Warm regards,

Victoria Juarez

Executive Director
Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria
vjuarez@girlsinc-carp.org
http://www.girlsinc-carp.org/

2011 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:47:00 +0000

Back with a full line up of action-packed summer programs, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will offer everything from fitness and health to financial literacy. In Native Girls, campers in kindergarten through fifth-grade can spend whole or half-days participating in Operation SMART, field trips, a campout, animal care, arts and crafts, games and sports, gardening, computers and much more.

Girls in middle and high school can enjoy How it all Connects!, a free program that includes culinary arts, mechanics, woodworking, fitness, community service, college readiness and Operation SMART. Girls Encourage and adventure sports program for ages 12 to 14, launches this summer with two days of adventures each week for eight weeks. This activity is free to all girls participating in the Girls Inc Group Mentoring Program.

Finally, week-long volleyball and basketball camps will be held during the month of July.

Scholarships are available for camps. Please contact:

Jaci Browdy at jaci@girlsinc-carp.org – Summer Camp K-5

Ericka Lopez at Ericka@girlsinc-carp.org – Girls Inc Group Mentoring Program, Middle and High Teen Program

Katie Dolge at Katie@girlsinc-carp.org – Sports Program

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria

5315 Foothill Road

Carpinteria, CA 93013

Tel: 805 684-6364

Kids 2 Kamp

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:08:00 +0000

April 28, 2011

Dear Friends,

Ready or not, in just a few more weeks we will be hearing the refrains of “Have a great summer!” as students happily leave school for a summer vacation that stretches ahead of them with all the promise and excitement that only a child’s imagination can generate. While some families don’t need to worry about summer care, many more do. That is why Girls Inc. creates a variety of summer camps that will serve as a safe place for girls to go while they’re out of school and their parents are at work, and will educate, energize and empower them as well. Please consider supporting the Kids 2 Kamp Scholarship Fund this year! A donation can be made at https://www.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=23-7430292 .

The summer camp experience is special for the more than 100 girls who join us each year. Without scholarship support, many girls could never take advantage of all the wonderful experiences Girls Inc. offers. Your Kids 2 Kamp gift of just $110.00 will allow one girl to attend summer camp for one week! And, if you’re able to double or triple that amount, you can help even more deserving girls! In fact, many of our friends tell us that supporting Kids 2 Kamp is particularly meaningful because it directly impacts girls and families in their area.

Girls Inc. summer camps give girls the opportunity to explore science, math & technology, express themselves through drama and art, become leaders, play sports, learn life and career skills, build friendships and gain the confidence they need to reach their full potential. The theme of this year’s After School Enrichment program’s summer camp is “Native Girls.” Girls will have an opportunity to learn more about Native Americans, Californians and Carpinterians. They’ll also read some interesting books, learn to do research on the computer and take some exciting field trips. What a terrific learning experience, and what a great way to spend the summer.

Please help us, and the girls in your community, by supporting the Kids 2 Kamp scholarship fund and inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold. Just think of the difference you will make in a girl’s life! Thank you and best wishes for a terrific summer!

Victoria Juarez

Executive Director

"Water Girls" selected for 2009 National Girls Inc. Corporate Camp for Entrepreneurs

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:22:00 +0000

The Carpinteria Girls Inc. "Water Girls" (Karina Jougla, Erika Sanchez, Crystal Santana, Christian Santana, and Mariana Vega) were selected to participate in the 2009 National Girls Inc. Corporate Camp for Entrepreneurs. The "Water Girls" designed a water and money saving product: a chart that gives information to the consumer on how much water is used proportional to the type of showerhead they are using and a calendar booklet to record the total minutes showered. A consumer will be able to find out how much water was used and translate that into money spent. The product will also be available in Spanish and will be available locally. In addition to designing the product, the girls also had to provide a business plan detailing their target market, promotion and advertising mediums, start up costs, financing options, operating expenses and cash flow projections. The profits from their business will go to Girls Inc. of Carpinteria for scholarships and new programs.

The "Water Girls," along with their advisor Asa Olsson, were flown to New York, spent a week visiting women-owned businesses, and rang the closing bell on Wall Street, July 10th. You can view their presentation online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAMkaUrdgZE

Jessica Rodriguez - Awesome Kids Award Recipient

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:11:00 +0000

"I'm determined to obtain my goals and am not easily wavered." Committed, capable and intuitive are also words that well describe Jessica and the qualities that will serve her well in life. S.B. County Kids Network recognized and awarded Jessica at a luncheon in Solvang. There Jessica, through PowerPoint, talked about her life, and how being born with Spina Bifida has never stopped her from having her voice be heard. Jessica's future is in marine biology with a focus on underwater research. Her zest for science stems from her early years as an active participant in the S.M.A.R.T. (science, math and relevant technology) program at Girls Inc., which in turn led her to become a member of M.A.S.C. (math and science connection) during her middle school years. Jessica is also involved in campaigning to banish smoking in PG13 rated movies. Jessica's future is clear as she claims, "I will become a marine biologist! The oceans are the perfect environment for me."

Mariana Vega - Junior Carpinterian of the Year

noreply@blogger.com (Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:03:00 +0000

"I know now that not only do I have to recognize opportunities, but I am able to create them myself."

Photo: Adam Caira / Brooks Institute

These are the words of Mariana Vega describing herself. Mariana has done just that. In her quiet demeanor Mariana moves mountains. While maintaining a 4.0882 GPA with four AP classes, six Honors classes, and numerous extra-curricular activities, Mariana manages to serve our community and Girls Incorporated as volunteer extraordinaire. She has actively worked as an advocate for teen pregnancy prevention, represented girls' views on the depiction of girls and women in the media to representative for the entertainment industry at national conventions, acted as a spokesperson for girls' rights, and lately as an advocate against smoking in movies rated PG13. Mariana's Girls Inc. "Water Girls" team recently won a national competition for creating a business idea based on water conservation for which they earned a week of business presentations with Goldman Sachs and rang the NASDAQ closing bell at Wall Street. And she recently became a recipient of a Girls Inc. National scholarship. Mariana plans to major in Business Administration and has applied to UC's, CSU's, Claremont McKenna, Standford, Chapman, and Harvard.