Girls Inc. of York Region
460 Davis Drive L3Y 0C4 Newmarket, ON, Canada

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR OUR FAM-JAMMIE MOVIE NIGHT!! Email [email protected] to request your registration form. Friday February 12 at 6pm... $25 per kit and all proceeds go to continuing to support programs for Girls across York Region. #girlsinc #familyday #selflove #movienight #stayhome #staysafe #yorkregion #newmarket #aurora #markham #vaughan #maple #thornhill #bradford #supportlocalcharities #supportgirls #girlsrule

A Giving Tuesday message from our Executive Director, Barb Wallace. If you’d like to donate today please click the link below. https://www.canadahelps.org//girls-incorporated-of-york-r/

LAST CALL FOR HODDIE ORDERS!! Email [email protected]

Our Gingerbread House Family Fundraiser kits are selling fast!! Join us for our first ever virtual holiday fundraiser. This event is guaranteed fun for the whol...e family; Gingerbread house making, games, and prizes all via Zoom from the comfort and safety of your own home! December 4 at 6:30pm. $25 per kit. Space is limited! Email [email protected] to reserve your spot now!! All proceeds go to Girls Inc. of York Region and The United Way to support girls and their families in our community this holiday season.

Order by November 30th!!

Join us for our first ever virtual Gingerbread House Family Fundraiser! Details below!

Link below to register!

Join our #ghoulSQUAD and come celebrate Halloween with us from October 26th to the 31st! Check out this Zombie Brain activity where we explore what makes you #StrongSmartBold ! Keep an eye out for more sneak peeks on the upcoming fun, hands-on activities coming your way! ... #girlsincyork #HalloweenWeek #ASP #virtualprogramming #mentalhealthsupport #academicsupport #handsonactivities #STEAM

Zoom after school program details coming soon!!

Today we wear ORANGE to unite with organizations across Canada to commemorate the history of the Residential Schools, to acknowledge the healing process for Indigenous survivors and their families, as well as commit to the on-going process of #reconciliation. On this day, we will be listening to the stories of those who were taken from their homes, families, and culture. We wear orange because every child matters. Please join us in showing your support by tagging us in you...r orange shirts For more information go to: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ #orangeshirtday #neverforget #everychildmatters #advocacy #informedandincharge #residentialschools #indegenouslivesmatter #GirlsIncYorkRegion #StrongSmartBold #YorkRegion #Community

We want to hear from you! Email your stories of support to [email protected] by September 25th!

Another big thank you to Bingo World and Gaming Newmarket for their support. Check out the link below to get involved and support Girls Inc. of York Region.

Thank you to Bingo World and Gaming Newmarket for their continued support! https://bingoworld.ca/newmarket/

Special thank you to Coach @j.bethune28 & @tn_fieldhouse for a great day Wednesday! Girls Inc campers were able to learn some new baseball specific skills, participate in friendly competitions, and had a bit too much fun! We appreciate community partnerships to give our girls amazing opportunities like THIS! Thanks again! * #Repost @j.bethune28 "I had the opportunity to run the baseball portion of the sports week camp for @girlsincyork on Wednesday at the @tn_fieldhouse and what an amazing day it was! A great experience with amazing girls and staff alike! Strong.Smart.Bold! Great job! #Baseball #girlsincyorkregion #Sportsweek #Camp #Ilovemyjob #CYC " #StrongSmartBold #GirlsIncYorkRegion #SummerCamp #SportsWeek #Girlympics

Our #GirlsGroup is back for in person sessions on Thursdays! For 13 to 18 year olds. Pre-register with Jill, our Program Supervisor - email [email protected] ! A safe space to be yourself, learn new skills, meet new, and enjoy a healthy snack. What are you waiting for?

WE LOVE SLIME! Is it obvious? * Each week of Girls Inc. Camp includes making SLIME! It's super easy to make, and usually only needs 3 ingredients to DIY at home! * TELL US IN THE COMMENTS What's YOUR FAVE slime to make?! Our new fave might be this colour changing slime that Girls Inc Staff Terra planned!... * * #girlsincyork #strongsmartbold #camp #STEMtastic #slime #STEAM #experiment #fun #newmarket See more

Slime? You got it! Marshmallow Towers? You got it! Fun with #STEM, you got it This week is almost done, but we have 5 more weeks of Camp with spots still available! SWIPE to see what camps are available!... #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #summercamp #registernow #animalkingdom #girlympics #wildernessweek #dreamcrafters #underthesea #STEAM #sportingchance #OperationSMART #ProjectBOLD #MediaLit #Peersuasion @ Girls Inc. of York Region

SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! - WEEK 2: Along with fun crafts and games, we will have a virtual visit from St. John Ambulance’s Therapy Dogs. *Girls Inc. Staff hope to bring in their own pets to visit too! ... Week 3: This fun + active week includes a day at a local indoor baseball facility with an Elite Baseball Coach plus small games with your facilitators, AND YOGA IN THE PARK with Sara from Calmunity Yoga! Week 4: Nature doesn’t have to be boring! S’mores SLIME, DIY beach bags, adventures in the great outdoors, and much more! Week 5: This week is all about imagination.. with each day being a different disney theme! Let loose and have the best time ever. Think magic + circus, music and theater.. Tie Dying a Girls Inc. t-shirt, and so many more amazing activities and crafts! Week 6: All things WATER! Think STEAM activities (bath bombs), water games, DIY soap gems, water sports, and of course a water themed dress up day! *We hope Gorman Pool will be open by this time visit our website to register now! https://girlsincyork.org/505-2/

WE STILL HAVE SUMMER CAMP SPOTS AVAILABLE!! Email [email protected] for more information or a registration form

REMINDER! Spots are still available in our Girls Inc. Summer Camp for weeks 2-6! Check out our Website for more information www.girlsincyork.org #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #SummerCamp #STEMtastic #STEAM #OpSMART

Girls Inc. of York Region's SUMMER CAMPS kick off this MONDAY July 13th with our STEMtastic Week, and we couldn't be more excited! We are looking forward to seeing everyone again, while providing a safe space to have some summertime fun Week 1: STEMtastic... Slime of course! DIY lava lamps, and many more experiments.. Week 2: Animal Kingdom - Virtual Guest, SJA Therapy Dogs Crafts, games, activities, animal themed! Maybe even some staff pets.. Week 3: Girlympics - trip to local indoor baseball facility - Yoga in the park @calmunityyoga + Crafts, games, sports + ? Week 4: Wilderness Week DIY crafts, nature walks, scavenging.. survivor skills! Have some fun in the great outdoors.. games, crafts & more! Week 5: Dream Crafters Mystery, magic, music, riddles.. Art and let's not forget, TIE DYE! Week 6: Under The Sea Our water packed week! From water games, spa day, bath bombs, disney day & more! WATER YOU WAITING FOR . . . REGISTER NOW by visiting our website girlsincyork.org + complete the fillable PDF registration form + send it to [email protected] ! PLEASE NOTE: Spots are limited, and only confirmed upon PAYMENT! #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #summercamp #registration #5to14years #fun #safe

Our mission is to empower girls to reach their full potential through gender specific programming, inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold! We offer After School Programs, Camps, Workshops, and more for girls *5 to 18 yrs old. Check out our website for more information or to register for our 2020 Summer Camp!... www.girlsincyork.org

This #womenswednesday is dedicated to our friend and colleague Gillian Barker, who we lost suddenly on June 19th. Our hearts have been heavy. Gillian was one of the most incredible people. She is one of those people that you would be lucky to know; and we are truly grateful to have known her as we did. It is such a blessing to be lovingly heard without judgment, and that is what Gillian did - She made time for everyone. From our staff to our girls. Last year, Gillian voluntee...red her time to educate some of our Summer Camp girls on the incredible work she has done across the world, including helping us build our relationship with the Chippewas of Georgina. When Gillian spoke, everyone listened. Sometimes a girl would want to ask a question, which Gillian would acknowledge and eventually come back to once her presentation was complete, but the way she was able to convey the important messages on serious topics to these young girls with simplicity and compassion, it was profound. We didn't manage to get any pictures because Gillian had a way of keeping you present, in the moment..Especially when she was storytelling - all you wanted to do was take it all in. Her passion for helping others was unlike any other. She loved her 3 kids, but made it her mission to support others in need. As a large part of our community, Gillian was actively involved in advocating for marginalized groups, and meeting needs where she could. She was a large part of the York Region Pride festival, and a Community Liaison + more with Chippewas of Georgina. She often travelled with her dog to our office, and offered personalized therapy sessions (not actually, but we would call them that) and not to mention that Gillian had a hug that could heal your soul We are truly grateful for all of the laughs we shared, her warm smile, her hugs, the friendship we shared, the relationships and bonds that she has supported us to achieve and maintain, for introducing @emilyfardad to us, and for the time we were able to share together. We miss our friend and colleague. We are forever grateful for your legacy. #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #womenswednesday #wemissyou

#MondayMotivation Take 5! Check in with yourself on your mental health Check out this sweet post @sunnybloominspiration put together on questions to ask yourself to see how you are really feeling! -... How am I feeling? Have I been eating regularly and healthy? Have I been nice to myself and others? Have I had good enough sleep? Have my muscles been stretched? Have I gotten out lately? Have I been in the sun? Have I been in contact with others? Have I left the room? Am I hydrated enough? Am I present? Am I rested? Taking care of your mental health is paying attention and taking care of your whole body! Is taking care of your relationship with yourself and others. Is keeping track of your behavior. Mental health check is not just a matter of being stressed or not, is a matter of progress, of small signs of decline, of patiently understanding and checking your needs so you can understand the root of the mental health problems. What other questions do you ask yourself when checking in? Let me know - Post by me @_itsteah Follow @sunnybloominspiration for everyday inspiration and motivation . . . . . #bipolardepression #depressionawareness #mentalhealthquotes #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #anxietywarrior #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthwarriors #mentalhealthart #mentalhealthisreal #quotesofinstagram #quotesdailly #inspirationalquotes #communityofwriters #writersofinsta #writersofinstagram #selflove #selflovequotes #selflovefirst #mentalawarenessmonth #cuteillustration #cutedoodle #drawingart #drawingsketch

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS HERE! Who's ready for Girls Inc.'s 2020 Summer Camps?! We are looking forward to seeing all of you, and having a fun, safe summer! First week of camp starts July 13th! Here's how to sign up:... 1. Email [email protected] for our fillable form + updated safety protocols to keep girls safe! 2. Check out girlsincyork.org TUESDAY JUNE 30th for our fillable form 3. Save the form, complete it FULLY, and return it to [email protected] 4. Call us at 905-830-0776 between Monday to Friday 9am-4:30pm to register with credit card information Please noteCamp spots will be LIMITED to ensure safety of all members. Be sure to secure your spot ASAP. Please SWIPE review our guidelines detailing how we will be keeping girls, staff, and families safe. Lastly, call our office with any questions or email our staff directly! #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #summercamp #safety #stem #girlsonly #animals #sports #arts #crafts #fun #letsgo #newmarket #register @ Girls Inc. of York Region

#TuesdayTalks Black children experience excessive discipline as early as preschool for offenses such as disruptive behavior and tantrums, making them 10 times more likely to face discipline, grade retention, and involvement with the criminal system. #blackgirlfuture .... . #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #empowerment #listenandlearn #facts #blm #blackgirlfuture #girlsinc @girlsinc #advocate See more

#factfriday CHECK THIS OUT An amazing girl wanted to put together some information about Eating Disorders for the Girls Inc. Community as she is continues to recover, and to spread awareness. We did collaborate just on the local and immediate resource section, but everything else was completely her, and all information is accurately explained! SWIPE for some excellent information on Eating Disorders including signs, what to watch for as a parent, and resources! . . LOCAL... RESOURCES - @southlakerhc @yorkhillscentre @kidshelpphone @the_nedic #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #factfriday #breakthestigma #edfacts #recoveringteensperspective #3thingsaboutED #YOUMATTER #bekindalways

#ThrowbackThursday @yorkprideca Always a great time walking in the #NewmarketPrideParade as an Ally for the LGBTQ2+ community Check out @yorkprideca for more information and how you can support! .... . #girlsincyork #strongsmartboldproud #ally #communitypartners #westandtogether #throwback #tbt #rainbow #proud #newmarket #prideparade #festival #celebrate #loveislove See more

ANNE COOLS The FIRST black person to be appointed to the Senate in CANADA PLUS the FIRST FEMALE senator in North America! Not only was she the FIRST, she is the LONGEST SERVING! YOU GO GIRL!... Anne has a background in Social Work, starting one of the first Domestic Violence Shelters in Canada. She has many awards and achievements in her name, and is recognized as one of the Top 100 Canadians of all time! She is a #strongsmartbold women who we admire for her passion and empathy for helping others. #girlsincyorkregion #strongsmartbold #womenswednesday #blm #socialwork #createchange #senatorcools #annecools #canadianwomen #top100

#TuesdayTalks . . This is a challenging time, so please remember to be kind - to yourself and to others. It starts with you! A gentle reminder to be grateful for the small successes in your day. You are stronger, smarter, and bolder than you know! There are many resources if you are struggling to feel ok (and THAT'S OK!). Check out our posts or email us/ DM us, and we will offer some support. We're here for you! .... . . . "@growthroughcommunity You deserve to be on this earth no matter how you may feel or what your thoughts tell you. You are amazing and strong and brave and you have gotten through so so much and you can and will get through this. Please keep going because to get to the better parts, you have to first make it through the bad parts " . . . . . . #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthwarriors #mentalhealthart #mentalhealthisreal #selflovefirst #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthquote #positivementalhealth #positivemindpositivelife #selfworthquotes #breakthestigma #endthestigma #mentalhealthisimportant #girlsincyork #strongsmartbold #inhercorner #youmatter See more