Thank you again to everyone that was helping to make our 15th Annual Austin Girls in STEM Conference, scheduled for April 18, 2020, meaningful for our girls.

Following the City of Austin and the CDC’s guidelines concerning COVID-19, we have decided to postpone this year’s conference. While we do not know when we would reschedule, or if it’s possible to do so, we will be sure to keep you updated as soon as we have news to share.

While we are sad to have to postpone, we know it is in the best interest of our participants, presenters, volunteers, parents, staff, and community at large. With that being said, we are working to create more resources for you, and for your family, online during this challenging time. Even though we need to keep ourselves and others healthy, it doesn’t mean that we all can’t keep learning. That’s why we will be increasing our virtual programming, and we will be sharing more about this soon. Parents of registered participants should have received an email on Monday, March 16th. If you have not received communication from Girlstart please reach out to camps@girlstart.org.

Continue to follow Girlstart’s social media for activities and fun things to do while you are home.
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Thank you for being part of the Girlstart family. Be safe!

At this time, unless we hear from a specific school district that they are canceling after school programming, Girlstart will continue to provide our after school clubs. The current statistics, which we know are changing quickly, state children have not been shown to be a high-risk group for serious illness from the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, Girlstart’s after school program is a positive and fun outlet that our girls can look forward to during this time. 

Please visit your specific district or county for the most updated information regarding out of school time programming. 

Girlstart is closely monitoring the federal, state, and local guidelines regarding COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus. We are communicating with our partners to make sure we are all following the recommended guidelines to best serve our participants. The current statistics, which we know are changing quickly, state that children have not been shown to be a high-risk group for serious illness from the COVID-19 virus. We will continue to stay informed and adjust programming as needed.

For all parties that work with Girlstart, please continue to follow the recommended guidelines regarding good hygiene and travel: 

• Stay home when you are sick to prevent the spread of illness in the community and allow yourself the opportunity to rest and recover.
• Avoid contact with people who are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds (if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer).
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.