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Workshop Definitions

Etiquette
Important lessons on how to conduct yourself at dinner, dates and other special events, etc.

Money Matters
From lemonade stand money to allowances to hourly wages, learn how to handle, earn, save and spend wisely.

Self-Esteem
Increase your self-esteem and achieve your personal best by making daily choices regarding health, fitness, friendships/relationships, education, career, and much more.

Line Dancing
Learn the newest group dance moves while keeping in shape.

Girls and the Internet, Texting and Social Media
Discover the dos and don’ts to use technology responsibly and protect yourself on the internet, social networks, and while texting.

College Planning
Get all your questions answered on choosing a college, applications, and financial planning.

Salsa Dancing
Come together and learn a fun cultural dance influenced by the rhythms of rumba, jazz, hip hop and Afro-Cuban origins!

Peer Pressure
An honest discussion and intervention on important topics affecting young girls today. Learn how to excel in life, make good decisions, and be strong in the face of temptation.

Self Defense
Get tips on smart ways to protect yourself along with lessons of humility and restraint.

How to Be a Leader
A guide to becoming an effective leader in all areas of your life.

Sew Fabulous!
Acquire basic sewing skills and make a great gift for yourself or a loved one!

Communicating with Adults
Talking to an adult can be hard, come learn how to speak openly with grown ups. This seminar will also include a joint session with the Adult workshop “Communicating With Our Girls”!

Healthy Eating/Healthy Living
Find out the benefits and basic principles of a healthy lifestyle through exercise, nutrition, and smart cooking/eating habits. In addition, information on eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and others will be discussed.

Girls and the Media
Express your feelings on the portrayal of young women on TV and in the media. How do you feel? How does it affect society? What can you do to make a difference?

Look Your Best!
Learn how to look great in minutes with quick tips on hair, make-up, and dressing to impress for your body type. Represent your unique personality inside and out!

Pageants: How to Win the Crown
Receive guidelines and advice from pageant winners on how to win the “crown”! Also learn about winning scholarships through pageantry.

Sisterhood Rap Session
Join in an open conversation with other young ladies your age about the topics most important to you! Speak out, give your opinion and rap about being a girl as we connect through the bond of sisterhood.

Workshop Definitions

ADULTS

College Planning
Get all your questions answered about selecting schools, applications, and financial planning.

Get Your Will Done!
Don’t put it off another moment. Equip yourself with the tools to finish your Will and ensure the care of your loved ones and possessions for the future.

Starting Your Own Business
You can do it! Learn from the experts how to start and maintain a successful business.

Zumba
It’s not your traditional exercise class! Learn some new steps to keep your body fit and active!

Communicating With Our Girls
Techniques to resolve conflicts and to gauge the rough topics. This seminar will also include a joint session with the girls in their companion workshop “Communicating with Adults”!

Keeping Pace with the Digital Age
Discover both the perils and benefits of new technology in addition to learning how to protect your child while on the internet, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, and while texting.

Going Green: How I Can Help
Tips and practices you can implement in your household, school, or community to help our environment.

Wearing So Many Hats
Tips to achieve balance in a busy world.

So You Want to... Definitions

Photographer- One who uses a still camera and editing with a detailed eye to capture and print images for business (as in fashion, advertising and artistic businesses).

Flight Attendant- A person responsible for the comfort and safety of passengers on an airplane during flights to different cities, countries and/or continents around the world.

Lawyer- A qualified professional advisor on legal matters who can represent clients in court or outside of court.

Judge- A lead official who presides over a court of law, either alone or as part of a panel of judges.

Politician- An individual who is involved in influencing public decision making through the influence of politics or a person who influences the way a society is governed.

Forensic Scientist- A person specializing in the application of scientific knowledge and techniques, especially medical, ballistics, physics, and legal matters to use in the investigation of crime.

Mortician- A funeral director or undertaker who takes care of all the arrangements for a funeral.

Chef- A skilled Cook who manages the kitchen of a restaurant or business.

Baker- An individual that bakes bread, cakes, or pastries, especially commercially.

Artist- One who deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music, literature, film, sculpture, and paintings.

Writer- Someone who writes (books, stories, articles, scripts or the like) professionally (for pay).

Find Your Purpose- Hear ways to find purpose within yourself, gain hope, vision and direction spiritually from our motivating speakers.

Decide on a Career- Need help finding the career for you? Hear different options to narrow down your choices.

Doctor- Someone who practices medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury.

Medical Professional- A person who delivers proper health care in a systematic way professionally to any individual in need of health care services.

Computer Tech- An engineer, analyst or developer who creates software programs, hardware, mechanisms, or security for computers.

Fashion Designer- The applied art dedicated to clothing and lifestyle accessories inspired by cultural and social influences created for wear or artistic expression.

Veterinarian- A person that is skilled in diseases and care of animals.

Groomer- A trained teacher of animal responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Training may be for the purpose of companionship, detection, protection, entertainment or all of the above.