GIRLS WITH DREAMS
BECOME WOMEN WITH VISION
Powerful Speakers. Interactive Sessions. Live Music.
Saturday, October 4, 2025 // Girls ages 12-18 // Free Event
Location: East Los Angeles College
The Girls Empowerment Conference is an inspiring and transformative event dedicated to nurturing the personal and professional growth of young girls. Our mission is to empower and equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to navigate adolescence and boldly embrace their future.
Please save the date! The 11th Annual I Matter-Girls Empowerment Conference, hosted by LA County Parks, will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at East Los Angeles College. This impactful event will welcome over 1,500 young women ages 12–18 from diverse communities across Los Angeles County.
The conference fosters equity through parks and recreation, providing a platform for girls to amplify their voices, envision new possibilities, and pursue their dreams. With innovative programming, an inclusive environment, and meaningful engagement, this free event will inspire, connect, and empower participants.
Back by popular demand, this year’s conference will feature The Well-Being Village and the Resource Fair Activation – vibrant spaces where girls can explore hands-on activities, connect with community partners, and discover new tools to support their wellness, creativity, and growth.
Workshops will include:
- Positive and Healthy Relationships – Build communication skills, respect, boundaries, and positive connections.
- Career Exploration – Discover diverse career pathways and learn from successful women leaders.
- Mindfulness and Self-Care – Practice techniques for stress management, resilience, and emotional well-being.
- Women in STEM – Explore STEM careers and learn how LA County Public Works impacts millions of lives.
- Visioning for Environmental Justice – Create a zine, explore social media’s role in advocacy, and learn how to engage with the LA County Youth Climate Commission.
- Girls in Sports – Experience the benefits of sports for confidence, leadership, and teamwork.
- Entrepreneurship – Hear from female entrepreneurs and learn how to bring creative business ideas to life.
- Dance and Movement – Explore hip-hop culture and choreography inspired by influential female artists.
- Self-Identity – Engage in discussions on body image, self-care, personal growth, and empowerment.
- Empowerment and Resiliency – Build confidence, overcome challenges, and strengthen leadership skills.
- Be You Vision Board Party – Express creativity through art while focusing on self-care and future goals.
The Well-Being Village and Lunch Party will also highlight community and County partners, including the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health, LA County Library, LA County Public Works, and more—offering engaging resources and activities to support wellness, creativity, and community connection.
REGISTER HERE!
Registration is FREE and required. Space is limited, so sign up early.
Transportation will be available at select sites on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit parks.lacounty.gov/gec for the latest details on transportation and program updates.
Parents and guardians are welcome to attend with their children, but please note that workshops and event experiences are reserved for registered youth participants only. Adult seating and access will be limited.
Limited free parking will be available in Parking Structure 3-D1.
Bus 1
- Del Air Park: 12601 Isis Ave, Hawthorne (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
- Lennox Park: 10828 S. Condon Ave, Inglewood (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Park: 7600 Graham Ave, Los Angeles (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)
Bus 2
- Jesse Owens Community Regional Park: 9651 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
- Earvin “Magic” Johnson Recreation Area: 905 E. El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
- Ted Watkins Memorial Park: 1335 E. 103rd St, Los Angeles (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)
Bus 3
- Don Knabe Park: 19700 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
- Amelia Mayberry Park: 13201 Meyer Rd, Whittier (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
- Sorensen Park: 11419 Rose Hedge Dr. Whittier (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)
Bus 4
- George Lane Park: 5520 W Ave L-8, Quartz Hill (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
Bus 5
- El Cariso Community Regional Park: 13100 Hubbard St, Sylmar (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
- Loma Alta Park: 3330 N Lincoln Ave, Altadena (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
Bus 6
- Pamela Park: 2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte (pickup at 7:00 a.m.)
- Rimgrove Park: 747 Rimgrove Dr, La Puente (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
- San Angelo Park: 245 San Angelo Ave, La Puente (pickup at 8:00 a.m.)
Bus 7
- Steinmetz Park: 1545 S. Stimson Ave, Hacienda Heights (pickup at 7:30 a.m.)
Bus 8
- Stephen Sorensen Park: 16801 E. Ave. P Palmdale (pickup at 6:30 a.m.)
- Jackie Robinson Park: 8773 East Ave., Littlerock (pickup at 6:45 a.m.)
Bus 9
- Richard H. Rioux Park: 26233 W. Faulkner Drive – Stevenson Ranch (pickup at 6:30 a.m.)
- Val Verde Community Regional Park: 30300 W. Arlington Rd. Castaic (pickup at 6:50 a.m.)
- Castaic Regional Sports Complex: 31230 N. Castaic Road – Castaic, CA 91384 (pickup at 7:05 a.m.)
*Parents and guardian are welcome to join with their children, but parents, guardians, and adult chaperones will have limited access to the workshops and other experiences at 2025 GEC. All workshops, experiences, resources, and event space/seating will be reserved for registered GEC youth participants. We will have free parking in Parking Structure 3-D1
For questions, please contact LA County Parks at info@parks.lacounty.gov or (626) 588-5364.
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