Come Join Our 2012 Summer Institute with Lyn Mikel Brown, EdD!
Navigating Girl World: Connecting the Dots...Changing the Culture

June 13-15th, 2012
Colby College Waterville, ME
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Girls aren’t the problem. They’re the solution.

This is at the heart of Hardy Girls Healthy Women’s revolutionary Summer Institute. Join girls’ development expert Lyn Mikel Brown, EdD and other experts from Hardy Girls Healthy Women this summer to learn how to work with girls to create a better world.

Set in a hilltop college setting, this three-day conference will feature the latest theories about girls’ health and development and offer proven methods for supporting girls’ voices and scaffolding girls’ activism. Participants will also interact directly with teenage girls, offering eye-opening intergenerational dialogue. 

Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills to:

• Support and inspire girls to voice their thoughts and feelings
• Cultivate “hardiness zones” – safe spaces where girls learn what it means to work in coalition and become allies 
• Teach media literacy skills to girls 
• Support and scaffold girls’ activism
• Engage girls in their schools and communities to create change

Who should attend?

• Educators, school nurses, and school administrators;
• Staff in girl-serving organizations;
• Health professionals;
• Community health planners;
• Counselors and social workers;
• Summer camp operators;
• Members of faith communities;
• Parents or family members of girls

When not attending the conference, participants will enjoy all the beauty of a summer in Maine. Enjoy one of Maine’s largest art museums, sprawling woods, and an impressive arboretum. Post conference, stay the weekend and enjoy Maine’s natural wonders. 

Summer Institute Agenda

Download tentative agenda. Please note that this agenda is subject to change.

Continuing Education

Up to 16 hours of continuing education credits will be available for social workers, educators, health education professionals, and other professionals.

Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886560106-9842) for 16 social work continuing education contact hours 

Health Educators: This program is approved by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc (NCHEC) for 16 CHES (entry-level)/MCHES (advanced-level) Category I continuing education contact hours (CECH).

CEUs: This activity is pending approval for 1.6 continuing education units (CEUs) from the University of Maine Conference Services Division.

Cost

*Includes 2 nights' accommodation at a Colby College residence hall, including dinner, on June 13 and 14. Learn about staying at Colby.

**For attendees who wish to arrange their own accomodations

All registrations include breakfast and lunch.

Group rates: Please contact us to learn more about group rates for organizations sending three or more participants.

Travel & Accommodations

Please visit the Colby College Visitor Center for information on travel and area accomodations. Participants who choose a registration that includes lodging will receive 2 nights' accommodation at a Colby College residence hall, including dinner, on June 13 and 14. Learn about staying at Colby.

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 “I find it refreshing to hear about changing the toxic media messages rather than changing the girls who are just trying to figure out how to have a voice and power in a difficult society.” – Shannon, Chimney Corners Camp for Girls

“The program combined an energizing mix of didactic material and experiential exercises. Participants reported feeling empowered to better support the girls and young women in their lives.” –Sharon, Strong Moms Strong Girls

Register today!