Serving over 600 Latina/x youth this year, our Chicas Program continues to expand. See the highlights!
During the 2021-2022 school year, the Chicas Program Youth Development Program was active at 27 schools throughout Washington County and served over 600 Latina/x youth. Get a glimpse at this year’s accomplishments and see what’s happening this summer!
Paper Flowers and Empowerment: A look inside a Chicas summer camp session
The power and impact that inclusive and culturally responsive spaces have on Latina youth is invaluable to their growth. The Chicas Youth Development Program at Adelante Mujeres strives to uncover the potential within each Latina youth participant so that they can be, and achieve, whatever it is they want.
Togetherness, Art, & Culture: First In-person Chicas Summer Camps Begin
Chicas Summer Camps have looked quite different the past two summers due to the pandemic. Last year, while we were able to offer summer camps, they had to be held virtually. However, as our state continues to vaccinate residents as quickly as possible, this year, we are able to offer Chicas Summer Camps in person.