Girls Club 2026 Registration Opens March 16th!
New Location this year:
Howard B Stroud Elementary School
Join us for in-person registration on March 19th from 4:00PM-6:00PM at Pinewoods Library & Learning Center!
What We Do…
Girls Club focuses on educational and recreational activities that build self-confidence, encourage educational achievement, and promote healthy lifestyles. To accomplish this, the Girls Club curriculum includes reading lessons, career discovery, job training skills, nutrition education, financial literacy, and traditional camp activities.
Leadership starts with heart
Hear from our director as she shares the heart and vision behind Girls Club — At Girls Club, every camper learns that her voice matters, her dreams are valid, and her potential is limitless. Together, we’re building a generation of strong, confident young women ready to change the world.
Fun Activities…
Career Discovery - Career Day, Goodwill of NE Georgia, Job Training
Daily Reading Instruction - D.E.A.R. to Me Reading Program, Certified Reading Instructors, Book Club, Lending Library
Expressing Oneself - Arts & Crafts, Dance, Music, Step
Field Trips - Georgia Museum of Art, Bowling, Movies, Skating, State Botanical Gardens, Interactive Neighborhood
Financial Literacy - Synovus
Giving Back to the Community - Service Project
Special Age Group Programs - 2nd Grade Swim Lessons, .3rd Grade Puppetry Arts
Special Guests - Mr. Bill, Girl Scouts of Historic NE Georgia, Mr. Snook, “The Bug Lady”, and Many More!
Special Thanks to our Community Partners:
United Way of Northeast Georgia
Athens Housing Authority
Georgia Department of Education
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Jackson EMC
Registration Process
All registration this year will be going through campsite. For any questions regarding registration, please call the YWCO at 706-354-7880.
If you cannot pay your registration fee online, please stop by the front desk at the YWCO (562 Research Drive Athens, GA 30605) between the hours of 9:00AM-5:00PM to make the payment. Please ask for Heather, or Tori. Applications will not be processed through until the payment has been received.
Scholarship Application Process
We are committed to making our programs accessible and encourage all eligible applicants to apply. It is VERY IMPORTANT that once you complete the scholarship application, that you send it to Joy Davis at jdavis@ywco.org.
How to Apply
Scholarship Deadline: May 15th, 2026
To be considered for a scholarship, you must complete the following steps:
Complete the Registration Form
All applicants must first complete the official program registration form.Pay the $25 Registration Fee
A non-refundable $25 registration fee is required at the time of registration in order to move forward in the process.Submit the Scholarship Application Form
After registering, fill out the scholarship application in its entirety and provide all required supporting documentation.IMPORTANT: Please email the completed scholarship form to Joy Davis at jdavis@ywco.org- Please note that if the scholarship form doesn’t get sent to Joy, we cannot process your application.
Please note that submitting a scholarship application does not guarantee approval. Scholarships are awarded based on eligibility, available funding, and review of the information provided. Each application is carefully evaluated, and awards are limited.
Incomplete applications, missing documentation, or unpaid registration fees may result in delays or disqualification from consideration.
We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply as early as possible. If you have any questions about the process, please contact our team for assistance.
Important Details…
For Girls entering K - Girls entering 7th grade
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Extended Day until 6:00 p.m.
Early Drop-off at Howard B Stroud Elementary School - 8:00 a.m.
$50 Weekly or $60 for Extended Day
One-time $25 Registration Fee (includes a camp tee)
Lunch Provided
Morning and Afternoon Transportation to/from YWCO and Pinewood Estates
Limited Scholarships Available
Special Age Group Programs
2 weeks of intensive swim lessons - 2nd Grade
Puppetry Arts - 3rd Grade
.Financial Literacy - All ages
Girls Scouts of Historic NE Georgia - All ages
