THE BRAVE PROJECT
GAYHEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Give us 2 days and your daughter will learn about:
DAY 1:
Real Life Issues Girls Face,
Non-Physical & Physical Strategies to Avoid Dangerous People & Situations,
Setting Boundaries (Healthy Relationships vs. Unhealthy Ones)
Being Safe (and Smart) While on Her Phone,
Cyberbullying,
Bystander Intervention and How to Support Her Peers
DAY 2 (Must Take Day 1 Before Attending This Class):
Dynamics of Abuse and Harassment (including Dating Violence),
Responding to Mean Girls, Drama, and Frenemies,
Screen Overuse (as it relates to our Mental Health),
More Physical Strategies to Stay Safe (building on the moves taught on Day 1),
How To Spot A Predator,
How to Continue to Look Out For & Support Each Other!
With so many girls self-esteem programs out there, as well as sexual assault awareness and safety programs for girls, it’s hard to know which one to choose. The Brave Project covers it all plus opens up conversations about REAL life issues girls face. It was created by two women who have worked with hundreds of survivors of violence and are passionate about keeping your daughters safe.
2 Day Class (10 hours in total), For Girls in Grades 6th, 7th, and 8th
Day 1: Saturday, January 11th, 2025 / 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
*Day 2: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 / 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
*DAY 2 builds on concepts taught in Day 1. Participants must attend Day 1 before taking this class.
Gayhead Elementary School, 15 Entry Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Cost Includes: Class, Lunch, Snack, Brave Project Journal and Sticker
If registering MORE THAN 1 CHILD, you will need to complete a registration form for EACH child. After you complete one form, it will be added to your cart. Then to register your next child, simply click on ‘Select Program’, choose the program and another registration form will pop up to complete. (UNDER QUANTITY, CHOOSE 1.)
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Gayhead Elementary School, 15 Entry Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Meet The Brave Project Team
THIS IS LAURA
In 1998, one of the 3 jobs I had at the time involved working as a Peer Counselor at a domestic violence shelter. It was the lowest paying of the 3 jobs but the most rewarding. Because of that job, for the next decade, I would go on to work at two more social service agencies, serving victims of crime in courtrooms, emergency rooms, and even classrooms. The majority of these victims were overwhelmingly female. It was this work that has made me so passionate about creating a culture in which girls can lead safe, happy, and healthy lives. And it’s the reason The Brave Project was born.
I started my company, Be Big Be Brave LLC, with the intention of disrupting the status quo and creating unique programs that empower and inspire kids to be their big, brave selves!
I hold a master’s degree in Social Work and when I’m not running my flag football empowerment program for girls (and boys), I work as a School Social Worker and Mom to a son and two daughters. Leah and I are beyond excited to have your daughters join us on this Brave journey!
THIS IS LEAH
I have been working to empower women whose lives have been affected by violence for over 10 years. I’ve provided direct services to victims and lectured to numerous audiences about issues impacting women, as well as participated in advocacy efforts to promote safety and support for women. I am passionate about creating a culture where girls will grow up to become strong, bold, able, and fearless women.
Women as leaders is a huge passion of mine. I have a certificate in Leadership Coaching through the Leadership Practices Inventory and have a devoted interest in leadership coaching and development for women and young professionals. I am a certified fitness coach, professional fitness competitor, and Girls on Guard self-defense instructor. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Public Administration. I am the proud and loving owner of a very large canine. I can’t wait to bring the Brave Project to your daughters and the world!