Summer Courses
Admissions for 2024 programs will Open January 15
REDWOOD ADVENTURE 2024
An adventure for girls, gender non-conforming and transgender youth entering 6th or 7th grade.
TRANSITIONS 2024
A backpacking and climbing expedition for girls, gender non-conforming and transgender youth entering 9th grade.
Fierce & Fabulous 2024
Fierce & Fabulous is a summer affinity course designed specifically for Female, Transgender and Gender Nonconforming youth who are Queer identified and their allies entering 10th-12th grade.
PROJECT COURAGE 2024
A kayak and backpacking expedition for girls, gender non-conforming and transgender youth entering 7th or 8th grade.
ON THE RISE 2024
A leadership course for girls, gender non-conforming and transgender youth entering 10th, 11th & 12th grade.
RISING TOGETHER 2024
Rising Together is a summer affinity course designed specifically for youth of color entering 10th-12th grade.
A Note to Potential Participants:
GirlVentures is a program located in the San Francisco Bay Area and our programs are primarily designed for local youth. While we welcome applications from out of the area, the following must be true in order to participate:
1. Families provide transportation to and from San Francisco or Oakland, where all courses begin and end. Courses begin between at 8-9 a.m. on the first day and end between 4-6 p.m. on the last day.
2. At least one adult parent/guardian or emergency contact must accompany the youth on the first day, pick them up on the last day and remain available by phone in the Bay Area for the duration of the course.
3. Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination is required for participation.
Please contact GirlVentures for additional clarification.