Girl's programming in Ottawa

Since launching ambiSHEous®, we've learned about of a number of programs focused on girls and girls empowerment across the Ottawa region and beyond.  Each opportunity is unique - covering a range of age groups, topic areas and delivery models. If you are aware of others, please contact us and we'll add them to our list!


ambiSHEous®That's us! A program empowering girls' leadership through financial literacy, entrepreneurship and civic engagement.Gr. 7-9Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Civic & Global Engagementwww.ambiSHEous.ca

ambiSHEous®

That's us! A program empowering girls' leadership through financial literacy, entrepreneurship and civic engagement.

Gr. 7-9

Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Civic & Global Engagement

www.ambiSHEous.ca

Girl GuidesPrograms enabling girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous while making a difference. Camping, travel, educational activities & community service.Ages 5-17Leadership, Skills & Interests, Confidence & Esteemwww.girlgui…

Girl Guides

Programs enabling girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous while making a difference. Camping, travel, educational activities & community service.

Ages 5-17

Leadership, Skills & Interests, Confidence & Esteem

www.girlguides.ca

Go Girls! Group MentoringFree group mentoring program for girls run through the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. Special focus on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem.Gr. 6-8Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Livingwww.bbbso.ca


Go Girls! Group Mentoring

Free group mentoring program for girls run through the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. Special focus on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem.

Gr. 6-8

Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living

www.bbbso.ca

Spice LeadershipA six-week evening program incorporating creative play, improvisation, and role models to encourage confidence and authenticity.Gr. 6-8Confidence & Leadership Skills Developmentwww.spiceleadership.ca

Spice Leadership

A six-week evening program incorporating creative play, improvisation, and role models to encourage confidence and authenticity.

Gr. 6-8

Confidence & Leadership Skills Development

www.spiceleadership.ca

Fearlessly GirlInteractive workshop-based program that helps girls navigate the challenges of friendship, self-esteem, body image, bullying, and cyber drama.Gr. 5-8Confidence & Esteemwww.fearlesslygirl.com

Fearlessly Girl

Interactive workshop-based program that helps girls navigate the challenges of friendship, self-esteem, body image, bullying, and cyber drama.

Gr. 5-8

Confidence & Esteem

www.fearlesslygirl.com

The ChangersS.W.A.G (Social Wellness Among Girls) is a 12 week program designed to enhance levels of self-esteem, wellness, compassion, resiliency and support.Ages 10-15Confidence & Esteemwww.thechangersottawa.org

The Changers

S.W.A.G (Social Wellness Among Girls) is a 12 week program designed to enhance levels of self-esteem, wellness, compassion, resiliency and support.

Ages 10-15

Confidence & Esteem

www.thechangersottawa.org

Technovation Challenge OttawaTeams of girls to work to build both a mobile app that solves a community problem and a business plan to launch the app.Ages 10-18STEM, Entrepreneurshipwww.technovationottawa.org

Technovation Challenge Ottawa

Teams of girls to work to build both a mobile app that solves a community problem and a business plan to launch the app.

Ages 10-18

STEM, Entrepreneurship

www.technovationottawa.org

Actua National Girls ProgramEngages & inspires girls to explore STEM fields by providing opportunities to design, build, experiment, and explore in an all‐girls environment.Gr. K-11STEMwww.actua.ca

Actua National Girls Program

Engages & inspires girls to explore STEM fields by providing opportunities to design, build, experiment, and explore in an all‐girls environment.

Gr. K-11

STEM

www.actua.ca

Girls Learning CodeWorkshops, camps and after-school programs that aim to make girls see technology as a means of changing the world.Ages 8-17STEMwww.ladieslearningcode.com

Girls Learning Code

Workshops, camps and after-school programs that aim to make girls see technology as a means of changing the world.

Ages 8-17

STEM

www.ladieslearningcode.com

United SistersAfter-school program providing opportunities for girls to develop confidence, independence and active engagement in their community.Ages 10-15Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interestswww.pqchc.com

United Sisters

After-school program providing opportunities for girls to develop confidence, independence and active engagement in their community.

Ages 10-15

Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interests

www.pqchc.com

Glow GirlsAn 8 week school/organization-based program focused on developing increased awareness of strengths, interests, values and the tools for leadership.Ages 9-14Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living, Leadershipwww.glowprogram.com

Glow Girls

An 8 week school/organization-based program focused on developing increased awareness of strengths, interests, values and the tools for leadership.

Ages 9-14

Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living, Leadership

www.glowprogram.com

Girls on the MoveA girls-only sports and recreation program with a different activity each week. South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre.School ageHealthy Living, Skills & Interestswww.seochc.on.ca

Girls on the Move

A girls-only sports and recreation program with a different activity each week. South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre.

School age

Healthy Living, Skills & Interests

www.seochc.on.ca

Bootcamp for Brains, a g(irls)20.org initaitveA one-week skills-building camp empowering girls to pursue leadership roles within their community, and to expand their educational and professional pursuits.Ages 15-17Leadership, Global & Civic Enga…

Bootcamp for Brains, a g(irls)20.org initaitve

A one-week skills-building camp empowering girls to pursue leadership roles within their community, and to expand their educational and professional pursuits.

Ages 15-17

Leadership, Global & Civic Engagment

www.girls20.org

Ottawa Rock Camp for GirlsPrograms and workshops providing music-based programming to foster a sense of empowerment, acceptance and community.Ages 13-17Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interestswww.ottawarockcampforgirls.com

Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls

Programs and workshops providing music-based programming to foster a sense of empowerment, acceptance and community.

Ages 13-17

Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interests

www.ottawarockcampforgirls.com

Girl ForceFree evening classes, tools and resources to teach technology-based game development skills to girls and women in Ottawa.Ages 13 and upSTEM, Skills & Interestswww.girlforce.ca

Girl Force

Free evening classes, tools and resources to teach technology-based game development skills to girls and women in Ottawa.

Ages 13 and up

STEM, Skills & Interests

www.girlforce.ca

Dandelion DanceFor girls of all backgrounds and abilities to empower their voice, develop empathy, break stereotypes, and discover and explore their creativity.Ages 5-18SKills & Interests, Confidence & Esteemwww.dandeliondancecompany.ca

Dandelion Dance

For girls of all backgrounds and abilities to empower their voice, develop empathy, break stereotypes, and discover and explore their creativity.

Ages 5-18

SKills & Interests, Confidence & Esteem

www.dandeliondancecompany.ca

Go CODE GirlEquipping girls with the digital skills, confidence and resources needed to pursue education in technology, computing and engineering.Gr. 7-11STEMwww.onwie.ca/programs/go-code-girl


Go CODE Girl

Equipping girls with the digital skills, confidence and resources needed to pursue education in technology, computing and engineering.

Gr. 7-11

STEM

www.onwie.ca/programs/go-code-girl

So Glad 2 Be MeWorkshops, after-school programs or camps focused on the development of self-efficacy while helping them to discover what makes them unique.Ages 7-12Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Livingwww.soglad2beme.com

So Glad 2 Be Me

Workshops, after-school programs or camps focused on the development of self-efficacy while helping them to discover what makes them unique.

Ages 7-12

Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living

www.soglad2beme.com

Engineering Outreach @ U of O - Just for GirlsFostering a favorable environment for young girls to discover the wonders and merits of science and engineering.Gr. 2-11STEMwww.engineering.uottawa.ca

Engineering Outreach @ U of O - Just for Girls

Fostering a favorable environment for young girls to discover the wonders and merits of science and engineering.

Gr. 2-11

STEM

www.engineering.uottawa.ca

Go ENG GirlFree event for parents and girls to learn what engineering is all about from professionals, academics and student engineers.Gr. 7-10STEMwww.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl

Go ENG Girl

Free event for parents and girls to learn what engineering is all about from professionals, academics and student engineers.

Gr. 7-10

STEM

www.onwie.ca/programs/go-eng-girl

Girl+ Skate 613A welcoming, non-­judgmental atmosphere that includes coaching and one-on-one attention for girls all ages wanting to learn how to skate.All agesSkills & Interest, Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Livingwww. ottawaskateboard.ca/gi…

Girl+ Skate 613

A welcoming, non-­judgmental atmosphere that includes coaching and one-on-one attention for girls all ages wanting to learn how to skate.

All ages

Skills & Interest, Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living

www. ottawaskateboard.ca/girls-skate-613/