Where Do Tween Girls Belong?

Let's be honest: finding activities for younger kids can be easy.

Storytime at the library? Check.

A quick trip to the park? Check.

A playdate with friends? Check.

But what about those awkward tween years? When our kids aren't quite teens yet, but they're not our little kids anymore. Where do they go? Where do they find connection, support, and a place to simply be themselves?

Empowered girls build confidence, create meaningful friendships, and discover their unique strengths at Ophelia's Place.

Many parents begin searching for those spaces, especially for their tween daughters.

Now, I'm not saying raising boys isn't hard, because it absolutely is. But speaking from experience—even if it was many years ago—being a tween girl can be tough. The hormones, the acne, the friendship drama, the self-doubt, and, of course, the classic "Mom, you just don't get it!"

(As a 37-year-old mom, I can confidently say my mom did, in fact, get it. Mom, if you’re reading this, you were right, I probably should’ve listened, but here we are.)

That's where Ophelia's Place comes in.

Ophelia's Place provides a welcoming and supportive environment where girl-identified youth ages 10–18 can connect, grow, and navigate life's challenges together. The organization offers after-school programs, no-school day activities, therapy services, school partnerships, workshops, and more.

One area where that support can make a huge difference is helping girls navigate friendships, conflict, and bullying. Most of us have experienced being left out, teased, or hurt by others at some point. And if we're being really honest, many of us have probably made mistakes and hurt someone else's feelings too. Learning how to navigate those experiences doesn't have to happen alone.

Summer can be an especially challenging time for tweens, with less structure, fewer opportunities to connect with friends, and more hours to fill each day.

From music and self-expression to leadership and teamwork, Ophelia's Place summer camps encourage youth to explore new interests and have fun together.

Outdoor adventures help participants connect with nature, build confidence, and strengthen friendships beyond the classroom.

This summer, Ophelia's Place continues to open its doors and create opportunities for girls to learn, connect, and explore new interests through a variety of engaging summer camps.

Current camp offerings include:

Cooking & Culture
Getting to Know Your OP Neighborhood
Expressive Arts: Celebrating Women Artists
OP x Code Ninjas: Digital World Builders
Inspired by Nature: From Flora to Forest
Find Your Beat

Each camp explores a unique theme and runs for four days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., giving participants the chance to build skills, make friends, and gain confidence in a supportive environment. Ophelia’s Place will be offering snacks, breakfast, and drop-in hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. after each day of camp                                                                

Girl-identified youth connect through creative activities, conversation, and community at Ophelia's Place.

As parents, we're always looking for places where our children can learn, grow, and feel safe being themselves. Ophelia's Place is helping create exactly that kind of space for girl-identified youth in our community.

To learn more about summer camps, drop-in programs, therapy services, and upcoming opportunities, visit Ophelia's Place and explore how they're creating meaningful spaces for girl-identified youth in our community.To learn more about programs, camps, and upcoming opportunities, visit Ophelia's Place.