Girls Move Mountains has the following goals for our girls’ programs:

1.To bolster girls’ physical and emotional resiliency;

2.To foster positive gender identity among girls;

3.To help girls navigate cultural constructions of femininity and gender role stereotypes;

4.To encourage healthy relationships;

5.To promote positive body image among girls;

6.To develop and/or strengthen girls’ love for physical activity;

7.To develop girls’ competence in adventure sports and related skills.

girls’ programs

why all girls?

program goals:

My daughter gained self-confidence

and inner strength in this one short week.

-parent of a dirt diva

Copyright 2008 - Girls Move Mountains

Research shows that girls benefit from programs that are intentionally designed to support their positive development, programs that recognize girls’ unique strengths and needs. Growing up as a girl isn’t always easy and it can be helpful to have a safe space in which to learn, grow, and be accepted for who you are.

Our program evaluations show that the all-girls environment allows girls to develop skills, build positive relationships with each other, and feel comfortable trying new things and being who they are. Plus, 100% of our girls say they love that our programs are for girls only!