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MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS

March Break Camps Are Cancelled

Updated April 1, 2020 11:00 am

All Programs are currently cancelled and we are looking at a virtual platform due to COVID-19.

 Autism Ontario has reached out with helpful resources for families living with individuals on the Autism Spectrum during this time. These resources include caregiver tips, mental health support and fun activities.

This list of resources is bilingual and will be updated daily. As they gather more resources, they hope to add Indigenous and Cultural sections to this list as well.

LINK TO THEIR RESOURCES HERE

Please visit  Ontario.ca/coronavirus for more information about COVID-19 symptoms and self-isolation advice

For medical advice, you may also contact Telehealth Ontario (a free, confidential service that provides health advice) at 1-866-797-0000. A Registered Nurse will take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Public Health Contact Information

Durham Region Public Health – 1-866-888-4577

https://www.durham.ca/en/regional-government/public-health.aspx

Yvette Nechvatal-Drew, Executive Director 905-428-8111 ext. 224

Helpful resources Talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus

MARCH BREAK – March 16 – 20th 2020
Please click HERE for the printable March Break flyer

We offer a safe nurturing environment with a high ratio of professionally trained program staff to girls daily from 9 am to 4 pm.  Affordable pricing and convenient locations.

Please register for Oshawa, Whitby or Pickering locations by CLICKING the below links

LOCATION 610 Taylor Ave, Oshawa

LOCATION 123 Eric Clarke Drive, Whitby

LOCATION 1580 Kingston Rd., Pickering

$145/week for Members OR $170/week for Non-Members. Extended Hours available 1/2 hour early drop off/late pick-up Members $40 Non-Members $50.

Girls Inc. March Break camp offers unique “minds-on/hands-on” program for girls aged 6 to 12!  Activities, games, crafts, experiments, role playing and discussions address topics including: bullying, body image & self-esteem, sports, physical activity & nutrition, stress management, and leadership & community action.

Every day is something new from Girls Inc. signature programs!

Project BOLD: Girls learn fun self defense moves, build confidence and self-esteem, and address issues such as bullying.

Operation SMART: Girls have fun making gooey experiments, build rockets, play with bugs, and figure out how things work.

Sporting Chance: Girls play new and innovative games, develop sports-related skills, participate in daily physical activity, and learn about healthy food choices.

Media & Me: Girls tackle the influence of negative media messages and images, helping them think critically about what they see and hear, developing positive body image and self-esteem.

*Subsidies are available to families in financial need.  For more information email Tracey McCannell, Director of Programming at tmccannell@durham.girls-inc.org or call 905 428-8111   extension 222

Girls Inc. Bill of rights

Although the times and programs have changed, Girls Inc. always has been, and always will be, all about the girls. With a continued commitment and dedication to making a measurable and lasting difference, Girls Inc. is a strong advocate for girls and honors the Girls Inc. Girls Bill of Rights. View Bill of Rights PDF

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Girls have the right to be themselves and to resist stereotypes.

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Girls have the right to express themselves with originality and enthusiasm.

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Girls have the right to take risks, to strive freely, and to take pride in success.

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Girls have the right to accept and appreciate their bodies.

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Girls have the right to have confidence in themselves and to be safe in the world.

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Girls have the right to prepare for interesting work and economic independence.

I struggled internally for a long time, but through Girls Inc. I learned that my body is a resource, not an object. I began to love and embrace my body.

Briseida