Millburn ‘Girl Talk’ Chapter Launches For Local Youth

MILLBURN, NJ — Are you a Millburn youth looking for “girl talk” in your town? National nonprofit mentoring group Girl Talk has launched a Millburn chapter that meets at the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and serves youth in in grades 2 to 8.

According to a news release, the group allows high school girls to mentor their middle school peers and help them deal with “the issues they face during their formative early teenage years,” building self-esteem, developing leadership skills and recognizing the value of community service.

The group meets Thursdays from April 6 to June 8, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $90 for nine meetings. For more information, contact Chapter Coordinator, Annika, at annikasharma1@gmail.com.

Activities include:

• baking sessions
• community service
• volunteering in nature through gardening, hiking and outdoor games
• making s’mores at pajama parties
• Q&A sessions for daily advice and homework
• making new friends
• fundraising projects

Learn more about the program or register online here.

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