Girls In-Service is an amazing program for high school girls! With monthly workshops and service projects, your daughter is sure to grow!
Committing to 10 months of the program, girls meet for a kick-off retreat, one time per month for a Core Foundation meeting, and one time per month for a community service project. We have a lot of fun together as the girls grow close relationships despite coming from a variety of schools.
Core Foundation meetings are held the each month focusing on developing and utilizing the following Core Foundations of this program: Service, Purpose, Creativity, Leadership, and Wellness. Engaging in a variety of activities including craft projects, games, and group discussions, Girls In-Service members not only focus on the Foundations but also on receiving support from one another. Guest speakers also attend our meetings throughout the year to help our girls gain insight into careers, college, and how to live well.
Service projects typically happen on a Saturday or Sunday morning one time per month. We work with a vast amount of organizations to help girls gain insight into where they might find purpose and passion. Service mostly happens locally within Sonoma County. However, we also venture to projects in Marin County and San Francisco.
This year, the 9th and 10th grade cohort goes from October 2024-May2025. Girls commit to a full term of the program and do their best to show up to each Core Foundation meeting and service project.
12th Grade Girls In-Service Cohort
Our current 12th grade Girls In-Service cohort, who has been together since 8th-9th grades, is currently full. We recently graduated our current 12th graders from the program at the end of April 2025 and are now moving forward with our 6 remaining seniors in the group for their final year of GIS.
Grow and Glow Workshop Developed and Facilitated by GIS group for girls in grades 4/5 April 2025
Entering 10th/11th Grades in fall 2026 Cohort
Bake Sale December 2025
We have a new cohort of freshman and sophomores that started in Fall 2024 who are all enrolled for another year as they move into 10th/11th grades in fall 2025. We have 3 spots remaining in this AMAZING cohort and can accept new members at any time.
Incoming Grade 9 in Fall 2025 Cohort Forming Soon!
Who- For girl/non-binary high school teens
What- Join an amazing community focused on developing their purpose through life skills/knowledge, leadership, creativity, and volunteering while having fun building friendships. Girls will develop solid skills around wellness to prepare themselves for life during and post high school.
This impactful program has three components–
1–A kick-off retreat at Rusty Hinges Ranch in Petaluma complete with swimming designed for the ultimate bonding experience on October 5. This retreat is mandatory for participation.
2–Service Projects
3–Monthly Core Foundation Meetings
Day Time Retreat: The Kick-Off Retreat to Girls In Service workshop takes place on Sunday September 21 from 9AM-3PM at Rusty Hinges Ranch. This initial workshop brings girls together towards their common mission of Service-Leadership-Creativity-Purpose-Wellness.
Core Foundation Meetings: Girls will focus on Service-Leadership-Creativity-Purpose-Wellness. Using guest speakers and a variety of activities, girls will develop solid skills around wellness to prepare themselves for life post high school. Not only will she develop life skills, but she will also be in connection with her peers for support and in knowing she isn’t alone as she navigates the teen experience. The Core Foundation meetings are something the girls really love to engage with as they love having time to talk and get a break from the school day. Core Foundation meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30PM.
Monthly Service Projects- Girls will have the opportunity to help their community in a variety of ways to give girls experiences to contribute to something greater than themselves. Being in service builds confidence and esteem, and it will be a great resume builder for those going to college or heading out to the workforce post high school.
Why- Because all girls benefit from service, leadership, creativity, and finding purpose in their lives. In addition, she’ll build her resume for post high school endeavors.
Length of Program and Commitment- September 2025-May 2026 Girls are committing to signing up for the full term of the program upon registering. Ideally, girls will commit to the program for the duration of their high school years but it is not mandatory. This gives participants the opportunity to grow together in a meaningful way. Girls are committed to attending the 1 monthly workshop series and 1 volunteer experience each month. We understand that the Girls In-Service may conflict with other obligations, so we can be flexible in missing some events but ask girls to attend the majority of the events.
For example, during volleyball season, a participant may miss more workshops than usual but will get back to regular attendance once her season has ended.
When- The Kick-Off to Girls In Service workshop takes place in September 21, 2025. This initial retreat brings girls together towards their common mission of Service-Leadership-Creativity-Purpose-Wellness. Thereafter, Core Foundation meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30PM. The program will commence on May 31, 2026 with the opportunity to continue with the program for another year starting in August 2026.
A full schedule of volunteer opportunities will be available as scheduled.
Transportation– Members often carpool for service projects that are outside of Petaluma but know it is your responsibility to get your daughter to events/meetings if a carpool is unavailable.
Investment- The investment for the program is $145/month if registering by June 30, 2025 or $155/month thereafter.
For those paying monthly, you will be billed each month via Wave invoicing. Please feel free to set up automatic payment through wave or you can opt to pay manually each month.
Please keep in mind, the monthly payment is broken up evenly for payment ease and does not reflect how many hours of the program are involved each month.
Cancellation- Full refunds given if cancelling by August 1, 2025. You must cancel by email to wisegirlworkshops@gmail.com. You are committed to paying the remainder of the balance if your daughter withdraws from the program before the end of the program year which for this current year is May 31, 2026. There are no refunds or credits given if cancelling thereafter. No refunds or credits given for missed dates.
Facilitated by- Facilitated by Mackenzie Rae Mexico, Female Empowerment Life Coach for girls with some assistance and co-facilitation with Sierra Dator, MSW, LCSW with over 24 years experience empowering girls through life coaching, therapy, and groups.
Please note: This is not a therapy group. This is a wellness and coaching workshop.
For more info , please head to www.wisegirlworkshops.com
Questions can be sent to wisegirlworkshops@gmail.com
How to Get Involved
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Here’s to growing Wise Girls!
