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The Creative Action Project (CAP)
leadership development * creative expression * positive social change
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Creative Action Project (CAP) is a comprehensive program for teen girls in the Cambridge public schools, offering leadership development, cultural exploration, and opportunities for creative expression. Participating girls explore and celebrate the contributions of women and girls throughout the world and throughout history; explore their creative potential through a variety of art and writing projects; gain the confidence, skills and experience necessary to become strong leaders in their communities and develop into involved citizens who play an active role in bringing about positive social change. CAP presents a unique opportunity for girls to make new friends and have fun while learning about themselves and the world around them!
ABOUT THE GIRLS
CAP participants are a diverse group of 9th and 10th grade girls. We meet afterschool twice a week during the school years, and four days a week in the summer. Activities include creative art and writing projects; exploring women's art and literature from around the world, learning about the history of women's activism and women's movements worldwide; media literacy studies, community service activities, field trips, guest speakers; and more. These activities are designed to build on girl's strengths and encourage them to explore who they are and who they want to become. Girls also benefit from working with women of different ages, including Peer Leaders, Interns, and Mentors and Tutors.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Click here to fill out our contact form
GET INVOLVED!
Women of all ages can get involved with CAP as Mentors, Tutors or guest speakers. We are also interested in collaborating with social justice, arts, and women's organizations, and with other youth groups. Please see our Mentor/Tutor flyer for more information. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us, or fill out a Mentor/Tutor application here.
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Email CAP Program Director Maura Clarke or call (617)876-5214
What girls say about CAP
Most memorable part of cap
“Learning that to make a difference you don’t need a big thing, small things can change the world.”
"I really learned how to be a leader. For example, I learned that what kind of people can be leaders. Also, I learned how to represent myself."
“Everything we learned about women and especially black women because we don’t learn enough about them.”
