Contact Info
Stepping up to Success Website
Program provides the following:
- Before school, after school, and out-of-school programs are open to school-age girls 5-17 at an average cost of $72 per week. Scholarships are available to qualifying families, and include transportation to and from school as well as breakfast and snack programs. Girls engage in academic enrichment, skill-building, creative arts, positive social experiences, health and wellness, and develop empathy, resilience, and leadership qualities in a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Before School (Monday-Friday 6:30am-9:00am at the following locations: East Bradenton, West Bradenton, and Palmetto)
- After School ( Monday-Friday 2:00pm-6:00pm at the following locations: East Bradenton, West Bradenton, and Palmetto)
- Summer and School Break focuses on creating thriving learning environments for our students to help each girl excel in their academic abilities. This approach allows us to create fun, interactive, and engaging strategies which include: STEM curriculum, academic enrichment, hands-on activities, and service-learning initiatives to maximize the academic development and personal growth of young girls with unlimited potential. Offered Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:00pm at the following locations: East Bradenton, West Bradenton, and Palmetto).
- Scholastic Saturdays are offered on select Saturdays at the East Bradenton Location from 10am – 1pm. Educational enrichment and homework help is offered on 24-29 select Scholastic Saturdays throughout the school year (excluding holiday and in-service weekends) from 10am-1pm. These 3-hour sessions are customized according to identified student needs and prioritize grade level reading, learning recovery, and STEM components. Scholastic Saturdays are open to any school-age girl, and are designed to alleviate barriers to early academic success and make learning fun!

Service Output:
Hours Available:
- Before and After School: Mon-Fri from 6:30am-9:30am and 2:30pm-6:00pm located at all 3 campuses
- Summer & School Breaks: Mon-Fri from 6:30am-6:00pm at all 3 campuses
- Scholastic Saturday: *Select Saturdays from 10:00am-1:00pm
Eligibility: Manatee County Resident, Girls ages 5-17 years old
Service Operators
Just for Girls
Our mission is to provide the framework within which girls can aspire to more successful lifestyles, seek a better education, secure meaningful and financially-equitable employment, and to become responsible and caring members of our society.Our vision is a community where today’s young girls can grow up safe, capable, and smart, having developed self-respect and confidence so they keep their bodies healthy and are inspired to achieve academically. Reaching one girl at a time, we will break the cycle of poverty and strengthen our neighborhoods and community.
Bradenton
1011 21st Street East, FL 34208
1011 21st Street East, FL 34208