After School Groups
Fall After School Groups begin Tuesday, September 2, 2025!
The Young Women’s Resource Center holds After School Groups for 5th – 12th grade participants in the Greater Des Moines area. Groups offer a safe, supportive, and engaging space for students ages 10 – 18 who identify or have been socialized as female. The program runs weekly throughout the school year, providing opportunities for youth to grow, learn, and connect through educational activities, monthly themes, community partnerships, and occasional field trips.
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The range of topics covered in these groups is large enough to compete with the number of issues that affect young women at any stage. By discussing things like body image, self-esteem, puberty and reproductive health, peer pressure, goal setting, and everything in between, the girls are able to equip themselves with the skills to live healthy and happy lives.
Monthly Themes:
- healthy relationships
- boundaries
- empowerment
- girl equality/equity
- social media safety and awareness
- STEM
- resiliency
More Details:
- Community partnerships and field trips are included to expand real-world experiences
- Group is a space for personal growth, peer connection, and leadership development
- After School Groups are FREE to attend and include snacks and supplies
- Location: YWRC, 818 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Transportation to and from group can be provided to those within 7 miles of the YWRC
- Access to our resource closet for personal care products is included
Groups Available:
5th grade/o, 6th grade/o, 7th grade/o, 8th grade/o, High School/Escuela Secundaria, Mariposa (8 – 12 grado Latinas)
Current Time, Day, & Facilitator:
5th grade/o: Thursdays/Jueves, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Facilitator Sy’Anne
6th grade/o: Tuesday/Martes, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitator Sy’Anne
7th grade/o: Monday/Lunes, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitator Berenice
8th grade/o: Wednesday/Miércoles, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitator Aura
High School/Escuela Secundaria: Tuesday/Martes, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitator Aura
Mariposa (8 – 12 grado Latinas): Wednesday/Miércoles, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitator Berenice
Registration:
To register for an After School Group, please complete the following registration form below. All groups are filled on a first come, first served basis until the group reaches capacity. Facilitator will contact you when your form is received. / Todos los grupos se llenan por orden de llegada hasta que el grupo alcanza su capacidad. El líder se comunicará con usted cuando reciba su formulario.
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact [email protected]. or call the YWRC at 515.244.4901. / Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita ayuda, comuníquese [email protected] o llame al YWRC al 515.244.4901.
After School Group Registration Form:
Please complete this form to be considered for our After School Groups.
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