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GirlVentures in the News
Recent publications:
Empower Girl Power Breakfast Fundraiser advertised in San Francisco Business Times
GirlVentures Founder Elizabeth McLeod is highlighted for having a GirlVentures informational house party at her home in Montara. Read the full story here.
Kristina Hentschel, GirlVentures Executive Director, was invited to attend The Forum for Women Entrepeneurs and Executives December celebration of the achievements of Bay Area women at the forefront of business. Read the full story here.
GirlVentures was selected to be included and featured in the annual publication of the San Francisco Social: A Guide to Fascinating, Exciting, or Prestigious Organizations, Clubs and Associations. The San Francisco Social is a unique publication that is capturing and promiting many of San Francisco's most impressive organizations, clubs, and associations. The groups featured range from different parts of the cultural spectrum that make up the fabric of life and society in San Francisco. Additionally, San Francisco Social has set up a website where members of our community can purchase the book online at a 30% discounted price (Regular $19.95, with free shipping included the discounted price is $13.95). Purchase your discounted copy online at www.cafeandre.com and San Francisco Social will also donate $3 to GirlVentures for each discounted copy purchased online by our supporters.
Extreme Kids book features photos of GirlVentures girls
Extreme Kids: How to connect with your children through today’s extreme (and not so extreme) outdoor sports features photos of Girlventures alumnae and focuses on how and why to get kids outside and active.
The book includes guides on how to get started and stay safe, including advice from experts, guides, outfitters, and climbing instructors. Extreme Kids also includes twelve tips that save kid trips, lists of organizations and outfitters that will help plan a trip, plus more than 125 outdoor activities for adults and kids alike to enjoy in national parks, along rivers, in the mountains, and at the beach.
Published by Berkeley-based Wilderness Press, the 282 page book is available online at www.wildernesspress.com or at your local book store (Retail price: $16.95).
Articles written about GirlVenturesTM, formerly known as Bay Area Girls Center.
November 2004
The Pinnacle of Retreats-Castilleja Newsletter
November 1, 2003
Young Girls of Courage
Bay Area Business Women
March 23, 2003
Camp So Unique
San Francisco Chronicle
August 23, 1998
Courage and Confidence
San Francisco Examiner
September, 1997
Project Courage: The Bay Area Girls Center
San Francisco Peninsula Parent