Girl Gatherings - Puberty Talks for Girls
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What are Girl Gatherings?
Girl Gatherings are designed to provide foundational, medically accurate information on puberty and reproduction for girls from middle school through high school. The program is a 3.5-hour meeting that covers various topics related to puberty and reproductive health.
These gatherings continue “the talk” they were given in elementary school. They are a safe space where your teen daughter can learn more about her changing body and blossoming emotions.
Comprehensive Sexual Education
The Girl Gatherings program is derived from the Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: K-12. This was created by the Sexuality Information and Education Council for the United States (SIECUS). SIECUS is a task force that standardized all sex-ed programs for primary schools in the United States. It is comprehensive, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate for each grade level.
Primary Goal
The primary goal of comprehensive sexuality education is to assist young people in developing a positive view of sexuality, provide them with the information they need to take care of their sexual health, and help them acquire skills to make decisions now and in the future so they become sexually healthy adults.
Girl Gatherings now approved by Girl Scouts!
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THE COST?
The cost is $75 per girl with parent included. $105 for families with 2 girls. $750 minimum covers ten (10) girls. Girls above ten participants are $75 above the $750 minimum.
HOW OLD DO THE GIRLS NEED TO BE?
SEICUS designed its curriculum appropriate to the age and developmental level of students, K-12. Depending on the age of your group, Middle School or High School, Kelly will fit the curriculum appropriate to their age.
WHERE DO GIRL GATHERINGS TAKE PLACE?
Someone in the group will host the event, Kelly will travel to their location.
CAN MY DAUGHTER ATTEND ALONE?
One parent must be in attendance with their daughter. These Girl Gatherings are intended to open a dialogue between blossoming young girls and their parents. Moms, you will find some of the information presented relevent to your own menstrual cycle experience. Kelly will always refer back to the girls' parents for guidance and counsel on some of the sensitive subjects.
WHAT IS THE TIME LENGTH FOR A GATHERING?
Anywhere from 3 to 3.5 hours
WHAT ARE THE BEST DAYS FOR THESE GATHERINGS?
Usually, weekends are more conducive for the girls' schedules. An early afternoon start time is preferable. Once you pick a day, we can work out the time that is best for your group.
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE IS NEEDED TO SCHEDULE?
Click HERE to check availability. Depending on the schedule, 30 days should give the host enough time to gather 10 girls and collect payment in advance to ensure full participation on the day of the event.
HOW DO I PAY?
You can reserve your seat with a credit or debit card HERE, cash or checks can be made payable to Kelly Hurley. Full payment is due upon the day of the gathering.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I NEED TO RESCHEDULE OR CANCEL?
While unforeseen circumstances do happen in our busy lives, please notify Kelly ASAP to reschedule so that she has time to rebook another group in your reserved time slot. You have up to 14 days before your event date to reschedule or cancel. After those 14 days, a $250 non-refundable advance deposit will be necessary to reschedule another date. You may check HERE for availability in her schedule. She may open a day not in her schedule to accommodate your group. Give her a call. Kelly (760) 407-6772
ARE THERE TALKS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GIRLS?
Yes! Linda Sheldone at Sisterhood Seminars conducts puberty talks in the San Diego area for girls in late 4th through early 6th grade. Contact her at SisterhoodSeminars.com
ARE THERE TALKS FOR BOYS?
Yes! Dr. Christopher Miller does these talks for boys of all ages in the San Diego area. Contact him at TheBoysInstitute.com
DO YOU HAVE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS?
Yes, however, I recommend that these resources be viewed by you first. You may decide to share them with your teen as you feel appropriate.
These are optional recommendations for you, as parents. They may help you understand why we want our young people to gain knowledge now so they become sexually healthy adults. These resources may also help you normalize the language around sexuality discussions. Of course, your family values will always be honored. Girl Gatherings adhere to SIECUS Guidelines while presenting developmentally appropriate information.
This list may expand as research continues.
- SIECUS, Sexuality Information and Education Council for the United States, Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Kindergarten-12 grade
- California Healthy Youth Act, California's Health Education Innitiatives, 2019 revisions
- OWL, Our Whole Lives, Lifespan Sexuality Education
- TEDx 2019 - Olivia Richman: Let's Talk about Sex Education
- TEDx 2021 - Dinara Mukhametianova: Your Menstrual Cycle is Your SuperPower
- TEDWomen 2016 - Peggy Orenstein: What young women (ages 15 to 20) believe about their own sexual pleasure.
- Trailer, The Principles of Pleasure, Documentary 2022, Netflix
- Time Magazine, Why Body Neutrality Works Better than Body Positivity, Jessi Kneeland, May 2023
- Psychology Today, The Important Difference Between Emotions and Feelings, Rachel Allyn Ph.D., February 2022
- Global HPV Vaccination Initiative, local non-profit resource guide for parents
- The Resetter Podcast, Dr. Mindy Pelz, What women need to know about metabolic flexibility, January 2024
- Sports Illustrated, Clare Brennan, Understanding Periods a Competitve Advantage in Women's Soccer, July 2023
- Psychology Today, 20 Signs of a Controlling Partnership, Dr. Andrea Bonior, June 2015
- FX Network & HULU, Social Studies, Emmy-award filmmaker Lauren Greenfield, 2024, a year-long documentary on the effects of Social Media on kids.