A place for girls to Lead, Explore, and Create

We offer middle and high school girls academic and personal enrichment in the form of mentoring, tutoring, educational workshops, field trips, and community service projects.

Group of Girls, Adult Education, YWCA National Capital Area

Our Programs Highlight:

  • STEM Education & Careers

  • College Exploration

  • Cultural Diversity

  • Healthy Relationships & Bullying Prevention

  • Financial Literacy

Learn more about our Youth Programs!

Women & Girls, Adult Education, YWCA National Capital Area

EmpowerGirls

Learn about our mentoring program in D.C. Public Schools. We’re always looking for near-peer mentors!

Little Girl, Racial Justice, YWCA National Capital Area

EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy

EmpowerSTEAM is our annual summer experience for girls ages 10-17. Over five weeks, participants explore topics in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics!