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Summer Programs for Teen and Pre-teen Girls

By at May 29, 2009 | 9:05 am | 0 Comment

Are you a parent in search of a youth program, summer camp, or activities for teen or pre-teen girls?  Please check out our Programs for African American Teen  Girls and Young Girls - a listing of clubs and organizations.  Some of these organizations are providing activities just for the summer! If you know of any that are not listed, please help other

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The #1 Website About Girls Health

By at May 26, 2009 | 1:15 am | 0 Comment

Girlshealth.gov  is a website that was created to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. It focuses on health topics that girls are concerned about and helps motivate them to choose healthy behaviors by using positive, supportive, and non-threatening messages. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health

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A Call To Church Organizations With Programs For Girls

By at April 27, 2009 | 8:25 am | 0 Comment

I am very pleased with the organizations  and clubs that have allowed Afro Puffs and Ponytails to list information about their programs, which are serving as great resources for parents who live in their area.  However, I have just a many  inquiries from family members wanting information for organizations and clubs with programs for areas that are not listed. I

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Camp Kupugani – Leaf River, Illinois

By at March 20, 2009 | 11:26 am | 0 Comment

“Kupugani” is a Zulu concept meaning “to raise oneself up.” The fundamental point of Camp Kupugani is—in a residential camp setting—to expose girls of varied backgrounds and ethnicities to each other. Living, playing, and working together are the best teachers of instilling bonds of friendship and trust. They represent an important step towards breaking down

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G.E.M.S. – Atlanta, GA

By at March 14, 2009 | 3:04 am | 3 Comments

 Website: http://www.gemsandjewelsgirl.com/ Founder: Adriane Simmons G.E.M.S., Girls Empowered by Morals and Standards, is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia  founded by Adriane Simmons.  The organization focuses on  the positive development of girls between the  ages 13 and 17.  Our mission is to provide teen girls with a positive and well

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Jewels Empowerment Group for Girls- Atlanta, GA

By at March 12, 2009 | 10:16 am | 12 Comments

  Jewels and Gems Website: www.gemsandjewelsgirl.com Telephone: 404-477-4082 Jewels was created to enrich and empower the lives of girls as they make the transition from pre-teens to teenagers. The mission of Jewels is also to promote self-esteem, self-awareness, self worth and respect within the lives of young girls. Through enrichment workshops/activities,

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