This year's retreat will be held at a private estate in King George, VA. Located a mere 90 minutes outside of Washington, DC, this Black-owned property sits on 6.4 acres of land! The property is complete with waterfront views, a private dock, pool, and beach.  

For the duration of the retreat, girls will be led in discussions and workshops by a core team of 4-5 staff members. The core team is comprised of Black women educators and mental health professionals.  Throughout the week, girls will also be joined in conversation and activities by a variety of speakers, artists, and alumni of relevant schools.  

During SGC retreats we spend lots of our time in daily workshops. Some workshops from our 2023 retreat included; building lasting relationships, finding strength in identity, purposeful decision-making, social media safety, and goal setting. We also spend time introducing strategies and affirmations for girls to pull from throughout the school year.​

The application process begins with completing this form to express interest. From there, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a family interview and Q&A. The Collective will invite about 12 girls to participate in the retreat. The selection process allows us to ensure that families understand the mission of the programs and know that the selectees are willing and excited participants.

The application process begins with completing this form to express interest. From there, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a family interview and Q&A. The Collective will invite about 12 girls to participate in the retreat. The selection process allows us to ensure that families understand the mission of the programs and know that the selectees are willing and excited participants.