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clubGEN is a research-based peer-led after school program for middle school girls. At clubGEN, trained and employed high school girls lead middle school girls through curriculum proven to prevent high risk behaviors that lead to eating disorders, teen pregnancy, and juvenile delinquency. clubGEN encourages the development of critical thinking skills and academic achievement.

  

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GENaustin expanded clubGEN to eight new schools and four new school districts this year! clubGEN takes place throughout the school year at 17 AISD middle schools and the following schools:

  • Del Valle ISD: Ojeda Junior High
  • Eanes ISD: Hill Country and West Ridge Middle Schools
  • Manor ISD: Manor and Decker Middle Schools
  • Round Rock ISD: CD Fulkes and Chisholm Trail Middle Schools

GENaustin also serves schools in Leander, Pflugerville and Hays ISDs through Girl Talk presentations and interactive workshops.


Our Letter of Recommendation from Pascal Forgione, AISD Superintendent (.PDF)
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What Girls Are Saying

"clubGEN helps you develop leadership skills and it allows you to help middle school girls work through some of the same problems that you went through at their age. You help point the girls in the right direction and it's satisfying leaving every meeting knowing you made a difference". - Alex, 16

"I am a shy person, yet in clubGEN, I feel so empowered, so outgoing that I can share things and be the person I want to be". - Liz, 17

"I truly feel better about myself in all areas of my life. I have had to ask myself questions about my body and beliefs. Now I am more confident in who I am. In hard times, being in club helped me remember what I value". - Jenna, 18

"clubGEN has given me the confidence to deal with my problems, not run away from them". - Amanda, 12

"clubGEN is the greatest thing ever. I think every girl should try it out". - Natalie, 12

What Adults are Saying

"It's a great beginning to a lifelong habit of volunteering... It also allows teens to learn leadership and relationship skills" - Annie

"I think that clubGEN helped my daughter do some self-evaluation. I think it helped her to realize who she is and the type of person she wishes to become." - Luanne

"Taking on this responsibility has helped my daughter realize how capable she is." - Lanie

"It's a great program - girls get opportunities to lead, to learn, and to be heard." - Stacy

"It's a great way for young women to develop healthy attitudes towards life's challenges." - Sikander

"It has given my daughter the opportunity to share her feelings and those of others in confidence." - Lydia

"There are not a lot of activities my daughter gets involved in, but this program has made a difference and she never wants to miss a session. Shawna always wanted a big sister." - Jane

"I was a little concerned for a while because Carrie-Lin was getting into peer pressure. When she joined GENaustin she became her independent self again." - Linda

If you have questions or comments about the clubGEN program, please email clubGEN@genaustin.org.



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