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GEZ:Girls Empowerment Zone-Ages 10-17
The Challenge
So often our girls are bombarded with messages that they aren't ENOUGH: not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough nor thin enough. Gender equality and education are paramount for girls empowerment. It's difficult for girls at this impressionable age to decipher what is a healthy message vs. what is Marketing...
The Solution
We at The Women's Empowerment Series created the Girls Empowerment Zone to deliver a different message to girls. We want our girls to have messages of positivity, self acceptance/love, encouragement while they cultivate hobbies or skills that increase their intellect and healthy behaviors. We'll include in their "life tool kit" the tools needed to harness their POWER (all girls have it:) and the appropriate way to use it.
The Journey begins with our Girl Centric Menu
I. GEZ: Afterschool: Academic Enrichment
(September through June)
II. .GEZ Ambassadors H.S Interns: Saturday Community Service Projects
* 10th-12th Grade Interns
(September through June)
III. GEZ: Mother-Daughter Retreat
(January & May)
IV. GEZ Summer Experience: Onsite Themed Engagements & Virtual Book Club,
(June through July)
6 Week Writing Course-H.S: 11th &12th Grades
The Narrative Edge: Master Your Story. Build Your Future.
September 23rd-October 28th (Wednesdays):
Your story is your most valuable asset—don't leave it to chance. The Narrative Edge is a high-impact, 6-week intensive designed to turn your personal experiences into a powerhouse college application. We bridge the gap between creative storytelling and strategic self-advocacy, ensuring that when admissions officers read your essay, they aren’t just seeing a student—they’re seeing a leader.
Course Highlights
- The "Main Idea" Lab: Move past the "cliché" essay. We use deep-dive brainstorming to find the unique thread of your life that makes you unforgettable to elite universities.
- Strategic Storytelling: Learn to write with the "Narrative Arc of Resilience." We teach you how to frame challenges not as obstacles, but as evidence of your grit and potential.
- Radical Editing: Transition from "English Class" writing to professional-grade prose. Master the art of the hook, the flow, and the "mic-drop" conclusion.
- Sisterhood & Critique: Work within a cohort of ambitious peers. Give and get the kind of honest feedback that turns a "good" essay into a "winning" one.Skill cultivation & refinement-using CHATGPT for good
By the end of this course, you won't just have a finished Common App essay. You will have a strategic blueprint for how to present yourself to the world, a boost in your writing GPA, and the confidence to advocate for your worth in any professional setting.
Don't just apply. Stand out.
Girls Empowerment through Writing
6 Week Writing Course-Middle School FALL 2026
Unmuted: The Power of Her Pen
October 6, 2026 to November 10, 2026 (Tuesdays)
In a world that often speaks for them, Unmuted provides middle school girls from underserved communities the tools to speak for themselves. This is more than a writing class; it is a brave space designed to transform lived experience into literary power, fostering the resilience and self-advocacy skills necessary for academic and lifelong success.
Why It Matters
- Agency through Artistry: Creative writing is a proven vehicle for social-emotional learning (SEL), helping participants build the self-awareness and relationship skills needed to navigate systemic barriers.
- Bridging the Achievement Gap: By focusing on student-selected topics—from neighborhood editorials to personal memoirs—we increase engagement and academic stamina.
- Mental Health & Resilience: Writing offers a critical outlet for processing complex emotions, reducing stress, and building a growth mindset.
Participants don't just leave with a portfolio; they leave as published authors with the confidence to take up space in any room. Programs like this have shown that when girls find their voice, they increase their self-compassion by up to 20%, directly impacting their persistence in school.
Empowerment through Writing
GEZ:MOTHER-DAUGHTER RETREATS: MIDDLE SCHOOL & H.S SENIORS
January 9-10, 2027 (H.S Seniors) * May 1, 2027 ( Middle School)
High valued venue, workshops, pampering activities, lunch and take-home gift. Most important is the bonding time infused with respect and open communication for you & your Middle School Girl and High School Senior before they leave the nest.
Empowerment through Mother-Daughter relationships
REGISTRATION OPENS s October r 1, 2026
GEZ 2027 Summer Experience: 5th-8th Grades
Location: Merion Tribute House (on-site)
625 Hazelhurst Avenue
Merion Station, Pa 19066
We’re not your ordinary camp…..we’re an EXPERIENCE!
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2027
GEZ Summer Experience: 2027 Summer Book Club with A Twist
Middle School & High School Girls
REGRISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 1, 2027
Meet weekly (Wednesdays) for Zoom discussions
Includes: Book, discussion activities, custom book list, weekly Zoom meetings and gift. Final meeting in -person at high-end location for local students.
Empowerment through Summer Reading
GEZ Ambassadors Internship: Application for 2026-2027 school
Girls 10th-12th Grade: September through June
- Weekly Podcast & YouTube
- Leadership Skills & FUN
- Impactful Community Service Projects
- June High Tea with Founder & President
- European Service Trip (2026-on hold)
Bonus Benefits:
- Education Field Study Credit
- Certificate awarded for Community Service
- College Recommendation