Youth Development Archives

Camp GOTR

Allison Sinning2022-02-17T14:16:09-06:00

Camp GOTR is an inspiring and interactive camp where girls will learn about confidence, friendship, leadership and teamwork. This camp combines everything fun and empowering from Girls on the Run program. During the 5-day camp, rising 3rd – 5th grade girls will enjoy building friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling as well as meet with inspiring female leaders from our community! We will explore the “Girls have Power” Camp GOTR curriculum. During our dynamic week-long camp, girls will learn about the power they possess [...]

Camp GOTRAllison Sinning2022-02-17T14:16:09-06:00

Camp GOTR

Allison Sinning2022-02-17T14:15:22-06:00

Camp GOTR is an inspiring and interactive camp where girls will learn about confidence, friendship, leadership and teamwork. This camp combines everything fun and empowering from Girls on the Run program. During the 5-day camp, rising 3rd – 5th grade girls will enjoy building friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that includes interactive games, being physically active, and expressing creativity through arts and crafts and storytelling as well as meet with inspiring female leaders from our community! We will explore the “Girls have Power” Camp GOTR curriculum. During our dynamic week-long camp, girls will learn about the power they possess [...]

Camp GOTRAllison Sinning2022-02-17T14:15:22-06:00

Spring 2022 GOTR Season Starts

Allison Sinning2022-02-17T14:04:33-06:00

The Spring 2022 Girls on the Run Spring season kicks off with teams meeting in locations across the South Dakota, NW Iowa and SW Minnesota. Please visit - embe.org/girls-on-the-run/ for a list of participating locations and for registration information!

Spring 2022 GOTR Season StartsAllison Sinning2022-02-17T14:04:33-06:00

Camp Changemaker

Allison Sinning2021-01-15T11:07:05-06:00

Camp ChangeMaker educates youth about serious issues in our community and what local nonprofits are doing to find solutions. We will visit local organizations and non-profits to gain an understanding of the purpose of their organization; how it operates, who they serve and why they do so. We will also help with a hands-on project so each camper will walk away with the knowledge on how they can share their time and talents within our community. Camp costs includes a t-shirt. Participants bring their own lunch each day. Here are some examples of the many great places we visited last [...]

Camp ChangemakerAllison Sinning2021-01-15T11:07:05-06:00

Spring 2021 New Coach Application Opens

Allison Sinning2021-01-15T11:44:25-06:00

Become a Girls on the Run Coach! Girls on the Run strives to help every girl activate her limitless potential and ensure that she is free to boldly pursue her dreams. You can help make this possible by becoming a GOTR Coach and making an investment in the life of a girl! Each season, Girls on the Run has a dynamic group of coaches that volunteer their time to guide and mentor girls so that they are prepared to become happy, healthy, self-confident adolescents and adults. Our Spring 2021 GOTR season may look a bit different than previous years as we [...]

Spring 2021 New Coach Application OpensAllison Sinning2021-01-15T11:44:25-06:00

Babysitting Camp

Megan Van Holland2020-10-02T08:28:19-05:00

Learn about being an entrepreneur, develop people skills and build confidence as an empowered Babysitter! In partnership with the nationally recognized babysitting course, “Smart Kids: Babysitting 101”, boys and girls ages 10-14 can participate in this two day camp where they’ll learn about keeping children safe, which toys and foods are appropriate for the different age groups, diapering babies and so much more! All campers will receive infant and child CPR and first aid skills and will take home a portable first aid kit along with other goodies! (This camp does not CPR certify anyone, we just teach the basics) In [...]

Babysitting CampMegan Van Holland2020-10-02T08:28:19-05:00

Shelby’s Childcare Experience

Megan Van Holland2020-07-06T13:59:12-05:00

Shelby Hartung noticed a difference in EmBe’s childcare from the moment she met the downtown location staff. “Everybody felt like friends. That was the biggest experience we had on our tour.” Hartung discovered EmBe shortly after moving from Bismarck, North Dakota. She began her search for childcare with Google, and EmBe’s name appeared at the top of the list. After scanning EmBe’s web page, Hartung called to set up a tour. On her tour, she met Desiree Wolfe, EmBe’s Downtown Childcare Site Manager. Wolfe led her through the facility, showing Hartung the spaces for learning and play. Hartung felt an [...]

Shelby’s Childcare ExperienceMegan Van Holland2020-07-06T13:59:12-05:00

EmBeCause Giving Day

Megan Van Holland2020-07-01T10:56:03-05:00

EmBeCause Giving Day makes it easy for you to invest in empowering women and families in Sioux Falls and beyond. On Tuesday, July 7, share your empowering stories about why you support EmBe or how EmBe has made a difference in your life, or consider donating. Share your because with us on social media all day long by using the hashtag #EmBeCause Donations made are unrestricted gifts to the annual fund, allowing EmBe to meet its most urgent needs, including program scholarships, technological needs, staff development and facilities improvements. Donations also keep programs affordable and available to anyone who'd like to [...]

EmBeCause Giving DayMegan Van Holland2020-07-01T10:56:03-05:00

Kids Maker Week

Megan Van Holland2020-04-21T11:15:22-05:00

Kids Maker Week offers a variety of engaging, educational activities aimed at introducing your child to STEAM related fields. Enjoy watching step-by-step tutorials with activities that explore academic areas with creativity and innovation! Join us from the comfort of your home and tune on EmBe’s Facebook page the week of Monday, April 27 until Friday, May 1 to follow along with the activities and connect with our Youth Development staff!

Kids Maker WeekMegan Van Holland2020-04-21T11:15:22-05:00