12th Annual G.I.R.L.S. Conference Make Your Mark Speaker (s): Local leaders from the greater Boston Area Performer (s): TBA
Open to girls 14 and older Women are also invited to participate in the conference.
Saturday, May 24 Simmons College This is an exciting day filled with dynamic speakers, performances and interactive discussion that will share how womwn and girls are making change in their communities. This is a conference you don't want to miss!
OPEN TO TEEN GIRLS (MUST BE AT LEAST 14 TO ATTEND) PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE GIRLS CONFERENCE BRING TEEN GIRLS TO THE EVENT REGISTER BY May 20
To request a registration fro and for more information, E-mail Marie at
WHAT TO EXPECT ON May 24
9:00 am Registration & light Breakfast
10:00 am Opening Remarks & Entertainment
10:10 am Overview of Theme
10:30 am Panel Discussion: Exploring conference theme
11:55 am Lunch
12:30 pm Looking Ahead: Vision Break out Groups
We're recruiting the next crew of GIRL TV and searching for young women who are interested in producing and hosting our show. This meeting is open to girls and women who are interested in joining the G.I.R.L.S. Project/Girl TV. Meet the current members and find out how you can get involved. Applications will be available.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Off-Campus Parking Due to limited parking in the Fenway area around Simmons, we encourage visitors, students, staff, and faculty to use alternative transportation when commuting to Simmons. Limited parking is available on nearby streets and private garages.
Street Parking The majority of available street parking spaces have city parking meters which require payment via quarters. Please be sure to follow any rules listed on the street meters and street signs to avoid being ticketed or towed by the city.
Near the Main Residence Campus, some metered parking is available on Brookline Avenue and
Pilgrim Road.
Garage Parking The Longwood Medical Area and Fenway area have a significant number of privately-owned park-for-a-fee garages which are not affiliated with Simmons College. Please determine how much parking costs prior to entering these facilities either by checking signage
GIRLS Conference!
Join us for the Annual GIRLS Conference hosted by the G.I.R.L.S. Project at Simmons. This year's conference will be held on Saturday, May 24. Contact us if you would like to get involved! Latest Updates Coming Soon! All girls welcome! Click here for more information!
WELCOME!
The G.I.R.L.S. Project is a girl-led initiative which galvanizes teens through its community roundtable discussions and leadership programs for young women. Here budding women have the opportunity to work together on issues of concern to them, as activists and as leaders for social change. Their work throughout the year culminates to the Annual G.I.R.L.S. Conference at Simmons College.