2026 Details Coming Soon!
Thank you to our friends at AAUW for sponsoring this event!
Jana Marie Foundation is thrilled to be able to hold our annual Side-By-Side event again! We will start the day off by providing a brief introduction to Side-by-Side, and we’ll brainstorm what elements make a parent/daughter relationship so special! Then, we’ll dive into some engaging sessions that will get us moving and crafting with the aim of creating memorable moments of growth and bonding. Stay tuned for more details.
Session Samples (from Feb. 2025):
The Art of our Relationship. Ready your brushes! Jackie Gianico (Paint with Jackie) will lead us through a side-by-side painting session that will have us collaborating and working together to create pieces of artwork that can be hung together or separately. We’ll get a little messy as we figure out new ways we can support one another and share lots of laughs!
Exercising Trust. Throughout her time with us, Jessica Minelli, Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer at Wellness in Motion will help us consider ways to strengthen our bodies as well as our relationships with mindful yoga! This interactive session will provide some time to center ourselves and settle into our bodies. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats if they have them. Jana Marie Foundation will also have some mats to share.
Cooking Together. Our friends at Taste Buds Kitchen are stopping by to facilitate a mini cooking workshop. Exercise your creativity and test your culinary crafting skills during this engaging session.
Games & More! Jana Marie Foundation team members will lead introductory icebreakers and fun team building games throughout the day.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Lunch will be provided. This event is open to Centre County girls & nonbinary kids in grades 6-8 and their parent or caregiver.
