Girl's programming in Ottawa
Since launching ambiSHEous®, we've learned about of a number of programs focused on girls and girls empowerment across the Ottawa region and beyond. Each opportunity is unique - covering a range of age groups, topic areas and delivery models. If you are aware of others, please contact us and we'll add them to our list!
ambiSHEous®
That's us! A program empowering girls' leadership through financial literacy, entrepreneurship and civic engagement.
Gr. 7-9
Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Civic & Global Engagement
Girl Guides
Programs enabling girls to be confident, resourceful and courageous while making a difference. Camping, travel, educational activities & community service.
Ages 5-17
Leadership, Skills & Interests, Confidence & Esteem
Go Girls! Group Mentoring
Free group mentoring program for girls run through the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa. Special focus on physical activity, balanced eating and self-esteem.
Gr. 6-8
Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living
Spice Leadership
A six-week evening program incorporating creative play, improvisation, and role models to encourage confidence and authenticity.
Gr. 6-8
Confidence & Leadership Skills Development
Fearlessly Girl
Interactive workshop-based program that helps girls navigate the challenges of friendship, self-esteem, body image, bullying, and cyber drama.
Gr. 5-8
Confidence & Esteem
The Changers
S.W.A.G (Social Wellness Among Girls) is a 12 week program designed to enhance levels of self-esteem, wellness, compassion, resiliency and support.
Ages 10-15
Confidence & Esteem
Technovation Challenge Ottawa
Teams of girls to work to build both a mobile app that solves a community problem and a business plan to launch the app.
Ages 10-18
STEM, Entrepreneurship
Actua National Girls Program
Engages & inspires girls to explore STEM fields by providing opportunities to design, build, experiment, and explore in an all‐girls environment.
Gr. K-11
STEM
Girls Learning Code
Workshops, camps and after-school programs that aim to make girls see technology as a means of changing the world.
Ages 8-17
STEM
United Sisters
After-school program providing opportunities for girls to develop confidence, independence and active engagement in their community.
Ages 10-15
Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interests
Glow Girls
An 8 week school/organization-based program focused on developing increased awareness of strengths, interests, values and the tools for leadership.
Ages 9-14
Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living, Leadership
Girls on the Move
A girls-only sports and recreation program with a different activity each week. South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre.
School age
Healthy Living, Skills & Interests
Bootcamp for Brains, a g(irls)20.org initaitve
A one-week skills-building camp empowering girls to pursue leadership roles within their community, and to expand their educational and professional pursuits.
Ages 15-17
Leadership, Global & Civic Engagment
Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls
Programs and workshops providing music-based programming to foster a sense of empowerment, acceptance and community.
Ages 13-17
Confidence & Esteem, Skills & Interests
Girl Force
Free evening classes, tools and resources to teach technology-based game development skills to girls and women in Ottawa.
Ages 13 and up
STEM, Skills & Interests
Dandelion Dance
For girls of all backgrounds and abilities to empower their voice, develop empathy, break stereotypes, and discover and explore their creativity.
Ages 5-18
SKills & Interests, Confidence & Esteem
Go CODE Girl
Equipping girls with the digital skills, confidence and resources needed to pursue education in technology, computing and engineering.
Gr. 7-11
STEM
So Glad 2 Be Me
Workshops, after-school programs or camps focused on the development of self-efficacy while helping them to discover what makes them unique.
Ages 7-12
Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living
Engineering Outreach @ U of O - Just for Girls
Fostering a favorable environment for young girls to discover the wonders and merits of science and engineering.
Gr. 2-11
STEM
Go ENG Girl
Free event for parents and girls to learn what engineering is all about from professionals, academics and student engineers.
Gr. 7-10
STEM
Girl+ Skate 613
A welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere that includes coaching and one-on-one attention for girls all ages wanting to learn how to skate.
All ages
Skills & Interest, Confidence & Esteem, Healthy Living