2022 Retreat Recap

The first inspiHER Girls Leadership Retreat is now in the books!

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• 138 girls in grades 5 - 8 attended the first inspiHER Girls Leadership Retreat in Fairfield County.

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• 17 high school junior and senior girls from local school districts served as mentors during the retreat.

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• All school districts in Fairfield County were represented

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• 40+ parents attended the optional parent session with Nationwide Children's Hospital on the session topic "Talking to Your Child about Mental Health." 

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• Presenters for the interactive workers included leaders from local organizations and businesses.

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• The Fairfield County Sheriff's Department provided a 90 minute self-defense training to all girls in attendance.

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• Pre-surveys were conducted with local educators, agencies, and parents to gather input on the content for the retreat.

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• Pre and post surveys were conducted with participants, mentors, parents, and volunteers to gather data to measure impact and to assist in shaping future programming.

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• All girls attending the retreat participated in a community service gratitude project resulting in the donation of 150 children's books to Fairfield Medical Center, each containing a handwritten note of encouragement.