Girls Spark 2026 Programming

This workshop helps girls discover their voice, build confidence, and lead with authenticity. Through practical tools in communication, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy, they’ll develop skills that support success in school, interviews, internships, and beyond.

-Bridgett Battles

This workshop helps girls understand bullying, recognize their worth, and develop tools to stand up for themselves and others. You will learn to identify types of bullying, build empathy, and develop strategies for responding, while

fostering kindness and stronger connections.

- Daniela Cerullo

This workshop helps girls understand what makes a healthy friendship, navigate drama and disagreements, set boundaries, and build strong, confident connections through games, real-life scenarios, and group discussion.

- Cara Dixon

In this interactive session, girls explore the beliefs and values that shape who they are and how they want to show up in the world. Through creative activities and guided reflection, they’ll discover how staying true to themselves builds confidence and courage.

- Michelle Garrett

Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? It’s okay to have big feelings. What matters is how you handle them! This workshop introduces IRULE, a 5-step framework to manage emotions. Learn tools like grounding, journaling, and breathing to cope with stress and anxiety.

- Dr. Missy Kleinz

In this creative and reflective workshop, girls decorate a mask to explore the difference between their inner selves and how the world may see them, using art and guided discussion to reflect on identity, express emotions and strengths, and build the confidence to embrace their authentic selves.

- Kristen Britt

Middle schoolers are invited to hear directly from our Teen Board about what to expect in high school and get all their questions answered in this open and honest Q&A session!

-Teen Leadership Board

In this fun, interactive workshop, participants will learn how to understand and express big emotions in healthy ways, bust common myths about feelings, and gain practical tools to boost their mood and confidence.

- Jessica Lyman

In this engaging workshop, empowers girls to build resilience, adapt with confidence, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth through inspiring stories and practical tools.

- Melissa Sims

This interactive workshop helps high school girls build confidence in communication, set boundaries, and navigate friendships. Through real-life scenarios and activities, they’ll learn to handle tough social situations, stay true to their values, and strengthen sisterhood.

- Elizabeth (Liz) Scheirer

Girls will learn how their personal presence and image can build confidence, credibility, and opportunity by aligning how they show up on the outside with who they are and where they want to go. 

- Regina Pelligrino

Perfectly Imperfect is an empowering, student-centered workshop that helps girls navigate challenges and anxiety, build resilience through reflection and skill-building, and recognize that mistakes and setbacks don’t define them, but instead strengthen them.

- Kristin Meyer

In this interactive session, girls explore the beliefs and values that shape who they are and how they want to show up in the world. Through creative activities and guided reflection, they’ll discover how staying true to themselves builds confidence and courage.

- Michele Garrett

In this interactive workshop, girls will learn how to dream big without burning out by exploring self-care, confidence, and balance, and creating a future vision that honors both their goals and their well-being while redefining success on their own terms.

- Angela Crumdy

Self-defense workshop empowers girls with practical skills to stay safe and confident. Girls will learn physical techniques, strengthen situational awareness, and practice assertive communication. 

- Dina Perreault

This hands-on auto clinic introduces girls to the basics of car care and safety. It’s all about building confidence, independence, and real-world know-how to feel empowered every time they're on the road.

- Vanya Robinson

This empowering yoga workshop helps girls connect with their bodies, manage stress, and build confidence from the inside out. Through movement, breath, and reflection, participants will discover simple tools to boost self-esteem, ease anxiety, and feel strong every day.

- Melinda Janofsky