YWCA summer program receives scholarship funding from Junior League

A Topeka YWCA summer program received funding for 10 scholarships last week from the Junior League of Topeka.

According to a news release, the Junior League donated $2,300 to provide the scholarships for girls in fifth through eighth grades to attend the YWCA's Mighty Girls Summer Program. Four girls already have requested scholarships, the YWCA said.

Mighty Girls aims to empower girls and teach them leadership skills. The YWCA said support from the Junior League will allow the organization to provide more opportunities for girls to make new friendships, discover a sense of self and learn they can make a positive difference in others' lives.

The program has four weeklong sessions, lasting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 11 and ending Aug. 5. Sessions focus on exploring forms of expression, finding strength and inner confidence, physical health and having a positive impact.

"The goal of Mighty Girls is to empower girls to see what they can become and the impact they can have on the community," director Kjrsten Ruch said in a statement.

Those interested in attending the program may register at http://www.ywcaneks.org/mightygirls for select weeks or the full four weeks. Registration is $150 per week, though a fee discount is available with registration for multiple sessions. Scholarship applications also are available on the website. Registration will end June 15.

Mighty Girls also is seeking junior mentors to help the girls explore the meaning of leadership. Mentor applications are available online.

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