After School Groups
The Young Women’s Resource Center holds After School Groups for participants in 5th to 12th grades in the Greater Des Moines area. These groups seek to foster a healthy body and mind by allowing girls to participate in a variety of hands-on activities.
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.
Downloadable AfterSchool Flier
Topics Covered
- body image
- self-esteem
- puberty/reproductive health
- healthy relationships
- friendships
- cooking/hobbies
- peer pressure
- self care
- goal setting & achievement
- healthy bodies/healthy minds
- family relationships
- dating violence
Activities
- guest speakers
- friendship bracelets
- girls store
- letter writing & card making
- making smoothies & cookies
- field trips
- tie-dye shirts
- hygiene kits
Age groups:
5th grade group, 6th grade group, 7th grade group, 8th grade group, High School group
Specialty groups:
Black Girl Magic, F.U.N., Mariposa
Fall Semester Time, Day, & Facilitator:
- 5th grade: Tuesdays/Martes, 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. [FULL, waitlist available} | Facilitated by Sy’Anne
- 6th grades: Wednesday/Miercoles, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Berenice
- 7th grade: Mondays/Lunes, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Berenice
- 8th grades: Mondays/Lunes, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Sy’Anne
- High School (9th – 12th grades): Wednesday/Miercoles, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Elhondra
- Black Girl Magic (8th – 10th grades): Thursdays/Jueves, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Elhondra
- Feminists United Now (FUN) / Fecha Y Horario se Determinara Pronto (9th – 12th grades): Day and time TBD/Día y hora por determinar | Facilitated by Empowerment Staff
- Mariposa (7th – 10th grades): Thursdays/Jueves, 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Facilitated by Irma
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.
Related Programs
Black Girl Magic
Black Girl Magic is a group for black girls to discover and celebrate their culture and roots. This group explores the ways in which their Blackness shapes life experiences.
Connections: PURRRR
Connections is an all year long, continuous educational program focused on issues such as anger management and impulse control. Connections is an ongoing therapeutic group.
Mariposa
Mariposa, meaning “butterfly,” is a weekly after school group designed exclusively for Latina young women in middle and high schools throughout Des Moines.