Sister Circle

Sis­ter Cir­cle is a safe and wel­com­ing men­tor­ing group that pro­vides ado­les­cent girls with a venue to share gen­der spe­cific con­cerns and moti­va­tions. Sis­ter Cir­cle focuses on build­ing a pos­i­tive self-image as well as under­stand­ing strengths and areas of oppor­tu­ni­ties by rec­og­niz­ing and nur­tur­ing the inner cham­pion in each ado­les­cent girl. Themes con­sisted of top­ics that relate to gen­der spe­cific con­cerns such as respect­ing them­selves, friend­ships, body image, goals, expec­ta­tions, com­pe­ti­tion, and deci­sion making.

Sis­ter Cir­cle Cur­ricu­lum 2009-10

(For­mat and guide­line are based upon the Girls’ Association

Mind/Body/Spirit and Image Guides)

Out­come Objectives:

• Develop an endur­ing and sus­tain­able pos­i­tive self-image amongst ado­les­cent girls.
• Cul­ti­vate healthy nutri­tional and phys­i­cal habits
• Expose female ado­les­cent to diverse edu­ca­tional and cul­tural experiences.
• Engage youth in com­mu­nity ser­vices activities
• Expand and enhance ver­bal and non­ver­bal com­mu­ni­ca­tion skills between girls, their fam­i­lies and community.
• Goal aspi­ra­tions and imple­men­ta­tion of plans.