Young Women Empowered offers programs for teens ages 13-19 in the Greater Seattle area. All of our programs are free to attend and center young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth. We offer a wide range of topics to explore, but the core themes across all our programs are belonging, wellness, and thriving. Learn more about Y-WE’s mission and values here.
Y-WE Write
Develop your writing skills and explore a variety of genres as a community and independently. Currently enrolling!
Y-WE Create
Explore a variety of artistic mediums, take creative risks, and try new things. Currently enrolling!
Y-WE Grow
Put your hands on the land at Marra Farm while learning about environmental and food justice. Currently enrolling!
Nature Connections
Explore the great outdoors of the PNW alongside a diverse community of belonging. Currently enrolling!
Kindred Healing
A healing, intergenerational affinity space to be your authentic self with other Black youth and adults. Currently enrolling!
T-Parties
An affinity space for queer and trans young folks, created by queer and trans young folks. Currently enrolling!
Youth Leadership Council
Deepen your leadership, build facilitation skills, and engage with the community.
Y-WE Alum
Connect with Y-WE alum around the world and get support for navigating adult life.
Black Girls Bike
Ride around Seattle, learn the rules of the road, basic bike safety, how to fix a flat tire, and more.
Black Mermaids
An exploration of Blackness and water! Swimming experience not required.
BIPOC Horse Camp
During this overnight camp, we'll learn to saddle and ride a horse, practice survival skills, and more.
Grow Internship
July 9- Aug 15th Dig deep into farming, food justice, and community at Marra Farm in South Park, Seattle! Build leadership skills, confidence, and time management while working alongside peers and …
Grow Camp
Overnight August 13-15 Spend two unforgettable nights at Ayeko Farm in Enumclaw, WA, where you’ll explore a working farm and connect with nature firsthand. Go swimming, camp under the stars, and …
Write Camp
August 11-17 Calling all storytellers, poets, and dreamers! Write Camp is the perfect place to explore new genres, grow as a writer, and find your voice in a supportive, creative space. …
Create Camp
July 14-25 Unleash your creativity in this two-week day camp designed for self-expression and artistic exploration! In a supportive, gender-affirming space, you’ll dive into a variety of creative mediums—sewing and …