Girls LEAP
Learn. Explore. Act. Progress.
A leadership program for 4th-8th grade girls and their families in Willow Glen, San Jose. Once a month, August through May, girls dig into real issues in their community and take meaningful action, with their caregivers alongside them the whole way.
Learn more →How it works
- LEARN Understand an issue through hands-on activities and guest speakers
- EXPLORE Dig into root causes and see how change actually happens
- ACT Take real action: volunteer, speak at City Council, partner with local organizations
- PROGRESS Build skills and see real impact, cycle after cycle
Each year, girls vote on three community topics. Each topic gets a full three-meeting cycle.
Our values
- Voice We speak up for what matters
- Curiosity We ask questions and understand why
- Action We don't just learn, we DO
- Authenticity We show up as ourselves
- Impact We create real change
Program details
- Monthly meetings, August–May
- Willow Glen, San Jose
- Caregiver participation required. This isn't a drop-off program.
- $150/family/year (scholarships and alternative contributions available)
Questions? giniboss+girlsLEAP@gmail.com
