Young Women's Empowerment Academy 2009
Healthy Selves, Healthy Communities!
PLUS - Workshop for Parents & Caregivers (optional)
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Time: 8:15a.m. – 2:30p.m. (Parent & Caregiver workshop: 9:00-11:00 a.m.)
Location: Bear Down Gym
Parking: Drop-off/Pickup/Parking
All events are free of charge.
REGISTER FOR ACADEMY
Or Download Printable Form
Youth participants must be
12, 13, 14, 15 or 16 years old.
The third annual Young Women's Empowerment Academy (YWEA) will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the University of Arizona. Our theme this year is Healthy Selves, Healthy Communities! Young women and girls are our community’s future. This year’s workshops and activities encourage girls and young women to think about themselves, their community and how to get involved in activities that promote positive change. We’ll discuss topics such as: body image, leadership, identity, goals and opportunities for community involvement. Girl power!
There will be interactive workshops and a complementary lunch for the girls.
Facilitators from the following organizations will lead engaging workshops and activities:
- Volunteer Organization of Southern Arizona
- Tucson Community Food Bank
- UA Women’s Resource Center
- Kore Press/visionaries filmworks, inc
- Danza Mexica Cuauhtemoc
Participants should wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable and bring a food item for the community Food Bank. Items that are needed.
REGISTER FOR PARENT WORKSHOP
Or Download Printable Form
Workshops for Parents & Caregivers
Parents, caregivers, adult family members are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee and a breakfast snack as they participate in two morning workshops. These optional workshops are free.
Being an Askable Parent
facilitated by: Planned Parenthood of Southern Arizona
- How can you help your child become a sexually healthy adult?
- What resources can you use in your role as the primary sexuality educator of your child?
Planning for Academic Success: Moving from Empowerment to Action
facilitated by: UA Office of Early Academic Outreach
- How important is higher education?
- What coursework is necessary to be admissible to college?
- How can we work with children to overcome barriers to academic success?
After the workshop, families may follow our self-guided tour of campus, return to Bear Down Gym for closing ceremonies at 1:45 p.m. or pick up daughters at 2:30 p.m.
Photo Release Form:
Please print, sign and bring this form to the check-in table on the day of the event Release forms will be available at the registration/check-in table
