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Becoming a GirlsUP Girl

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GirlsUP Middle School Curriculum

Ages 10–13

Built on five pillars of self-discovery, the GirlsUP Middle School Program inspires girls to assess, question, and construct their own personal philosophy. The proven curriculum can be delivered through summer sessions, after-school programming, or school-day enrichment.

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GirlsUP Teen Board

Ages 14–18

Once a GirlsUP Girl, always a GirlsUP Girl. Through our Teen Board, girls continue to deepen their self-knowledge and strengthen critical thinking skills through year-round, peer-led discussions and formative opportunities for personal growth.

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Testimonials

What GirlsUP Girls Say

GirlsUP has been such a constant in my life, and it's something I always look forward to. It's given me an outlet to really explore myself and what I care about.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I have absolutely loved GirlsUP for the past four years. I've really appreciated the safe place and environment that GirlsUP fostered.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I love having an hour each month with sweet girls who offer impactful and intriguing perspectives — it's a nice break to get away from academics.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I will miss it so much! The service and UN opportunities and the summer camps are such a blast and such a positive part of GirlsUP.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

Girlsup is special, because it helps you find out a lot about what you don’t know about yourself and helps you build your confidence.

6th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

GirlsUP unifies young girls.

7th Grade GirlsUP Summer Program Participant

GirlsUP is a place where you can feel free to express your opinion and disagree with others and its really fun.

7th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

GirlsUP has been such a constant in my life, and it's something I always look forward to. It's given me an outlet to really explore myself and what I care about.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I have absolutely loved GirlsUP for the past four years. I've really appreciated the safe place and environment that GirlsUP fostered.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I love having an hour each month with sweet girls who offer impactful and intriguing perspectives — it's a nice break to get away from academics.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I will miss it so much! The service and UN opportunities and the summer camps are such a blast and such a positive part of GirlsUP.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

Girlsup is special, because it helps you find out a lot about what you don’t know about yourself and helps you build your confidence.

6th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

GirlsUP unifies young girls.

7th Grade GirlsUP Summer Program Participant

GirlsUP is a place where you can feel free to express your opinion and disagree with others and its really fun.

7th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

GirlsUP has been such a constant in my life, and it's something I always look forward to. It's given me an outlet to really explore myself and what I care about.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I have absolutely loved GirlsUP for the past four years. I've really appreciated the safe place and environment that GirlsUP fostered.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I love having an hour each month with sweet girls who offer impactful and intriguing perspectives — it's a nice break to get away from academics.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

I will miss it so much! The service and UN opportunities and the summer camps are such a blast and such a positive part of GirlsUP.

GirlsUP Teen Board Member

Girlsup is special, because it helps you find out a lot about what you don’t know about yourself and helps you build your confidence.

6th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

GirlsUP unifies young girls.

7th Grade GirlsUP Summer Program Participant

GirlsUP is a place where you can feel free to express your opinion and disagree with others and its really fun.

7th Grade GirlsUP Afterschool Program Participant

For Schools

Bring GirlsUP to your school and give girls a space to build confidence, character, and critical thinking.

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Latest News

What’s Happening

A hui hoi to our graduating GirlsUP seniors!

We are so proud of these inspiring and inspired young women who have been with us since middle school. They will truly be missed.

June 4, 2026

GirlsUP Teen board had a blast at The Devil Wears Prada 2 movie night.

As Miranda would say “that’s all.” 👠

May 5, 2026

This weekend GirlsUP was proud to partner again with Blessed Sacrament for the annual Bull Dog 5k race.

Our GirlsUp Teen Board members had a blast playing GirlsUP games with the younger girls!

May 2, 2026

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