Girls Rule! Workshops
Morning Workshops
Leadership Games
Marissa Bennett from Girl Scouts Western Rivers Council
These games will be an opportunity for girls and their adults to practice communications and teamwork through games. Get ready to be silly and put yourself out there! These games are a great chance for girls to be in charge.
The Art of Belly Dance: Building Self-Confidence from the Hips Up!
Razia
Feel the rhythm! Express yourself! Learn the history of this art form and take a fast-paced and exciting dance lesson with a local expert. Dance can be a fun and empowering outlet for girls of any age. Come try it out!
Express Yourself on Handmade, Recycled Paper!
Jo Rodgers from BRING Recycling
This workshop is designed to help girls and adults rethink what they use and what they throw away. Papermaking is a hands-on and fun activity. Get ready to try something new!
Drumming: Connecting Through Rhythm
Jill Sager from Hands On Rhythm and Drum School
Through the use of hand drums and percussion, girls will have the opportunity to experience a positive empowering music-making activity. Also join others in an experience that brings people together for fun and bonding!
"You go, girl!" Empowerment at Ophelia's Place
Erin McCormick and girls from Ophelia's Place
Listen as girls from Ophelia's Place share about their strengths and talents. Girls will demonstrate skills they've learned as well as help you figure out how you can make your dreams come true!
Living a Menstrual Life
Jennifer Webster from Network for Reproductive Options
Periods can be annoying and messy, but all everyone has one. Listen and laugh as girls and women talk about the first time they got their period. Learn about what other cultures think about periods. You'll walk away thinking that getting your period is a really cool part of being a girl.
You Grow Girl! Puberty, Adolescence and Growing Up
Jody Gennerella from Planned Parenthood
The physical, emotional and social changes that happen during the teen years are new, exciting and sometimes challenging for both girls and the adults in their lives. Through team and partner activities, we will explore these changes. The first session is for girls 9-11 and the second session is for girls 12-14.
Afternoon Workshops
Learn to Sew with Sewing Machines
Sheila Logan from Girl Scouts of Western Rivers Council
Girls and adults will have an opportunity to learn to use a sewing machine. By the end of the workshop you will be able to take home your finished project!
Playback Theater: See Your Stories Come Alive!
Melanie Kundert and Allen Hancock from Emerald Valley Playback Theater
Use theater games to tell your story and then see them played out by other girls! In this workshop, you will sing, move, listen and play with girls of all ages. Everyone will have an opportunity to share their life experiences with others and use their creativity to perform.
Let Your Words Out! Creative Writing Workshop
Louisa Lindsay-Sprouse from Young Writers Association
Let your words out! Expect to be dramatic and massage the imagination while having fun. Be inspired by fellow creative writers: collaborate, improvise, get dramatic and laugh out loud. Experience the exhilaration of stirring, shaking and shaping creative writing into monologues, poems, skits, blues and other dramatic presentations.
Self-Defense for Girls
Elly Maloney from Breaking Free
Learn self-defense awareness and basic skills with fun and interactive challenges. This is a very high energy session with lots of active participation. Get loud, move around and have fun!
Media & Body Image
Annelise Heitman and Kyra Kelly from Ophelia's Place
How does your body serve you? Learn about how media influences how you feel about your body. Discuss strategies both girls and adults can use to create positive body image.
How to be a DJ
Sheila Zigler from University of Oregon and Anthony Green from SASS
Get a hands on explanation of DJ equipment and try out some basic skills. Learn about getting and promoting gigs. The facilitators will also help you create your own unique DJ name. With this workshop you can change the way other people hear music!