Overview
Our Programs: Guiding Growth at Every Stage
At the Chrysalis Program, we understand that every stage of a child's development is unique, much like the transformative journey of a butterfly. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our students at every age, guiding them as they grow and evolve into well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals ready to take on the world.
Egg Stage (Ages Under 8)
Foundation and Exploration
Our youngest members are in the beginning stages of their journey, much like an egg holds the potential for life. At this stage, we focus on laying a strong foundation with age-appropriate, engaging activities that introduce key concepts in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental wellness. Our curriculum is simple yet impactful, ensuring that each child is set on the path to growth.
Larva Stage (Ages 8-11)
Growth and Development
As our students grow, so do their learning opportunities. In the Larva stage, akin to a caterpillar's phase of rapid growth, our curriculum becomes more complex, encouraging children to expand their understanding of SEL and mental wellness. Expectations are raised, and students are actively engaged in exploring the world around them, preparing for the transformations ahead.
Pupa Stage (Ages 12-14)
Transformation and Identity
In this critical stage, our students experience significant transformation, similar to a caterpillar's metamorphosis within a chrysalis. We introduce them to life skills, professional skills, relationship skills, and guidance on navigating puberty and professionalism. This stage is about solidifying their identity and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Adult Stage (Ages 16+)
Preparation for Adulthood
As students reach their final stage with us, they embark on our employment readiness program. Here, they learn advanced social-emotional skills, how to conduct themselves in professional settings, and best practices for adulthood. Graduating from this program prepares them to return as volunteers, interns, or administrators, using their skills to mentor the next generation.
Parent Classes
Empowering Families
We believe that a child’s growth is most effective when reinforced at home. Our parent classes are designed to equip parents with the tools they need to create nurturing and supportive environments. These sessions ensure that the lessons taught at Chrysalis are echoed in the home, empowering families to guide their children through every stage of their development.
At the Chrysalis Program, we understand that every stage of a child's development is unique, much like the transformative journey of a butterfly. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our students at every age, guiding them as they grow and evolve into well-rounded, emotionally intelligent individuals ready to take on the world.
Egg Stage (Ages Under 8)
Foundation and Exploration
Our youngest members are in the beginning stages of their journey, much like an egg holds the potential for life. At this stage, we focus on laying a strong foundation with age-appropriate, engaging activities that introduce key concepts in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental wellness. Our curriculum is simple yet impactful, ensuring that each child is set on the path to growth.
Larva Stage (Ages 8-11)
Growth and Development
As our students grow, so do their learning opportunities. In the Larva stage, akin to a caterpillar's phase of rapid growth, our curriculum becomes more complex, encouraging children to expand their understanding of SEL and mental wellness. Expectations are raised, and students are actively engaged in exploring the world around them, preparing for the transformations ahead.
Pupa Stage (Ages 12-14)
Transformation and Identity
In this critical stage, our students experience significant transformation, similar to a caterpillar's metamorphosis within a chrysalis. We introduce them to life skills, professional skills, relationship skills, and guidance on navigating puberty and professionalism. This stage is about solidifying their identity and preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
Adult Stage (Ages 16+)
Preparation for Adulthood
As students reach their final stage with us, they embark on our employment readiness program. Here, they learn advanced social-emotional skills, how to conduct themselves in professional settings, and best practices for adulthood. Graduating from this program prepares them to return as volunteers, interns, or administrators, using their skills to mentor the next generation.
Parent Classes
Empowering Families
We believe that a child’s growth is most effective when reinforced at home. Our parent classes are designed to equip parents with the tools they need to create nurturing and supportive environments. These sessions ensure that the lessons taught at Chrysalis are echoed in the home, empowering families to guide their children through every stage of their development.
Chrysalis Member Ship
What Chrysalis Membership Includes
As a member of the Chrysalis Program, your daughter will have access to a comprehensive and enriching experience designed to support her growth and development. Our program offers:
As a member of the Chrysalis Program, your daughter will have access to a comprehensive and enriching experience designed to support her growth and development. Our program offers:
- Saturday Sessions: Focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), Life Skills, and Mental Wellness, these sessions help our members build the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to navigate life’s challenges.
- Monthly Field Trips: Each month, we take our members on exciting and educational field trips that encourage exploration, teamwork, and a deeper connection with the world around them.
- After-School Tutoring: To support academic success, we offer virtual after-school tutoring sessions tailored to each student’s needs, helping them excel in their studies.
- Creative Arts Classes: Our program includes creative arts classes where members can express themselves through various mediums, fostering creativity and self-expression.
- Community Events: We believe in the power of community. Our members and their families are invited to participate in special events throughout the year that celebrate our achievements, build connections, and strengthen our collective spirit.
Saturday Sessions
Our Saturday Sessions
For the past eight years, our Saturday Sessions have provided a nurturing and dynamic environment where students and parents can learn and grow together. Each session begins with a nourishing breakfast, followed by engaging STEM workshops, icebreakers, and affirmations to set a positive tone for the day.
Students participate in age-appropriate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness classes that incorporate creative arts and essential life skills. Meanwhile, parents join our Parent Instructor in sessions designed to foster learning, growth, and healing.
After classes, everyone comes together to enjoy a hot lunch and a time of fellowship, creating a strong sense of community. Our Saturday Sessions are offered during both the Spring and Fall semesters. Occasionally, we replace a session with an enriching field trip that complements the month's topic, providing hands-on learning experiences.
. Register for Fall, today!
For the past eight years, our Saturday Sessions have provided a nurturing and dynamic environment where students and parents can learn and grow together. Each session begins with a nourishing breakfast, followed by engaging STEM workshops, icebreakers, and affirmations to set a positive tone for the day.
Students participate in age-appropriate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness classes that incorporate creative arts and essential life skills. Meanwhile, parents join our Parent Instructor in sessions designed to foster learning, growth, and healing.
After classes, everyone comes together to enjoy a hot lunch and a time of fellowship, creating a strong sense of community. Our Saturday Sessions are offered during both the Spring and Fall semesters. Occasionally, we replace a session with an enriching field trip that complements the month's topic, providing hands-on learning experiences.
. Register for Fall, today!
Summer Programming
Chrysalis Program Summer Camp
The Chrysalis Program Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, educate, and empower young girls. Our camp offers a unique blend of fun and learning, where campers engage in hands-on activities that foster creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. Each day is packed with interactive workshops in STEM, creative arts, and social-emotional learning (SEL), alongside outdoor adventures that connect campers with nature.
From exploring the wonders of science to expressing themselves through art and developing essential life skills, our campers leave with new friendships, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and joy at the Chrysalis Program Summer Camp!
The Chrysalis Program Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience designed to inspire, educate, and empower young girls. Our camp offers a unique blend of fun and learning, where campers engage in hands-on activities that foster creativity, teamwork, and personal growth. Each day is packed with interactive workshops in STEM, creative arts, and social-emotional learning (SEL), alongside outdoor adventures that connect campers with nature.
From exploring the wonders of science to expressing themselves through art and developing essential life skills, our campers leave with new friendships, confidence, and memories that last a lifetime. Join us for a summer of discovery, growth, and joy at the Chrysalis Program Summer Camp!
Annual Glamping Retreat
Chrysalis Program Annual Glamping Retreat
The Chrysalis Program Annual Glamping Retreat is a cherished tradition that blends the beauty of the outdoors with the comforts of luxury camping. This weekend-long getaway is designed to nurture the mind, body, and soul, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Participants enjoy a range of activities, from guided nature hikes and team-building exercises to creative arts workshops and self-care sessions.
Set in a picturesque location, the retreat provides an opportunity for our members to connect with nature, bond with peers, and participate in enriching workshops that focus on personal development, mental wellness, and community building. With delicious meals, cozy accommodations, and thoughtful programming, the Glamping Retreat is more than just an escape—it’s a transformative experience that strengthens our community and leaves lasting memories.
The Chrysalis Program Annual Glamping Retreat is a cherished tradition that blends the beauty of the outdoors with the comforts of luxury camping. This weekend-long getaway is designed to nurture the mind, body, and soul, offering a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Participants enjoy a range of activities, from guided nature hikes and team-building exercises to creative arts workshops and self-care sessions.
Set in a picturesque location, the retreat provides an opportunity for our members to connect with nature, bond with peers, and participate in enriching workshops that focus on personal development, mental wellness, and community building. With delicious meals, cozy accommodations, and thoughtful programming, the Glamping Retreat is more than just an escape—it’s a transformative experience that strengthens our community and leaves lasting memories.
Chrysalis Counseling
Group and individual counseling is available to Chrysalis family on an as needed bases without the barrier of cost or insurance.
Chrysalis Abroad
When our founder began The Chrysalis Program, she had returned from traveling to Ghana. Spending just three weeks in Accra, Ghana and surrounding areas changed her life forever. She learned what it was like to be in a country where she was not a minority. She learned that the American standard of beauty, its core values, and customs are not universal. She returned with a new empowered self-image that she wanted to share with the future generations.
One of the goals, when Chrysalis began, was take groups of African American girls to countries where the native people resemble what they see in the mirror.
Our dream will be realized November 2025. We will raise the funds to take 15 students to West Africa to participate in a service project, connect with West African girls to learn similarities and differences in the culture, experience culture and history, and to be emersed in the experience of making a pilgrimage back home.
The new Chrysalis Abroad program will:
We are raising money to cover passports, transportation, lodging, meals and other travel expenses. Students will be selected based on the amount of participation in the Chrysalis Program and attendance at Chrysalis Abroad workshops, events, and field trips.
One of the goals, when Chrysalis began, was take groups of African American girls to countries where the native people resemble what they see in the mirror.
Our dream will be realized November 2025. We will raise the funds to take 15 students to West Africa to participate in a service project, connect with West African girls to learn similarities and differences in the culture, experience culture and history, and to be emersed in the experience of making a pilgrimage back home.
The new Chrysalis Abroad program will:
- Choose a different country to explore each year.
- Exposes participants to the culture of the places we will travel to prepare them for the trip. (Food, fashion, music, language, and cultural norms.
- Connect African American girls to girls who live in the places where we will travel through letters, photos, and video calls. They will spend time with these girls when we arrive.
We are raising money to cover passports, transportation, lodging, meals and other travel expenses. Students will be selected based on the amount of participation in the Chrysalis Program and attendance at Chrysalis Abroad workshops, events, and field trips.
Amaraba Tours
Amaraba means "Welcome!"
Guiding our Trek to Ghana will be Ghanaian American owned Tour Agency called Amaraba Tours. The agency plans the details of the trek to provide a level of safety and comfort for participants.
Guiding our Trek to Ghana will be Ghanaian American owned Tour Agency called Amaraba Tours. The agency plans the details of the trek to provide a level of safety and comfort for participants.