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Three visually impaired female students riding a red tandem bicycle.
April 5, 2024 | 5:00 PM

Girls Weekend

Perkins Girls Weekend is designed to give girls with visual impairment a safe space to learn from each other and female instructors as well as to give them an opportunity to just be girls.
Three female students in helmets riding a duo bicycle.

Overview

Join us for Girls Weekend

Young women face unique obstacles and challenges growing up. In order to empower young women it is necessary that they meet and learn from strong female role models outside of their immediate family and explore topics of femininity with their peers. This weekend is designed to give girls a safe space to learn from each other and female instructors as well as to give them an opportunity to just be girls.

Targeting Expanded Core Curriculum skills

The program targets several ECC skills with particular focus on the following:

  • Independent Living Skills
  • Recreation & Leisure Skills
  • Social Interaction Skills
  • Self-determination

Have questions?

Please note that our program specifics subject to change in accordance with CDC guidelines. Pleas contact us for more information about any of our Outreach programs.