The mission of the Emerging Young Ladies (EYL) is to help and support young girls grow into confident young women who lead with character and courage. Targeting girls in grades 5th through 8th, EYL offers an interdisciplinary array of activities, events and experiences in leadership, civic engagement, the Arts, STEM and financial literacy. EYL introduces girls to career opportunities in non-traditional fields and encourage their positive development and commitment to lifelong learning.
The pre-teen years can be extremely challenging for young girls and EYL helps girls develop an appreciation for academic excellence, self-confidence, team building and collaboration, effective communication and community service. Parents are also encouraged to work alongside EYL mentors as they grow and matriculate through the program. Our goal is to offer participants the opportunity to have fun, fellowship with their peers and mentors, and develop fundamental critical thinking skills to aid they continue to grow and thrive.