15 Empowering Group Activities for Girls That Build Confidence, Connection & Leadership

Fun, Meaningful Ways to Uplift Girls While Creating a Safe Space to Grow Together

Empowerment isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a ripple effect. When one girl steps into her power, it inspires others to do the same. And when a group of girls come together to support, uplift, and believe in one another? That’s where real transformation begins.

These 15 empowering group activities are perfect for your girls’ group, workshop series, or coaching circle. They’re designed to spark confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and connection—while helping girls feel seen, heard, and inspired to lead with kindness and courage.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Girls grow best in safe, supportive spaces where they can be themselves

• Group empowerment activities build confidence, empathy, leadership, and unity

• You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—use these ideas to lead with ease and impact

• When girls feel uplifted by their peers, they begin to own their voice and power

1. Vision Board Creation

Let girls cut out images, quotes, and words from magazines that represent their dreams and goals. As they glue them onto poster boards, encourage them to share what they’re excited to create for their future. It’s creative, reflective, and helps girls dream big.

2. Real-Life Roleplay

Give girls real scenarios—peer pressure moments, group challenges, or leadership situations—and let them act out different responses. This sparks empathy, builds problem-solving skills, and prepares them for real-life moments with courage.

3. “I Am” Affirmation Circle

Each girl takes a turn completing the sentence “I am…” with a strength or positive trait. It might feel vulnerable at first, but it’s a powerful way to build self-belief and help girls see themselves in a new light.

4. Collaborative Art Mural

Hand out a big canvas or poster paper and invite the group to create a mural together that represents empowerment, unity, and kindness. As they paint or draw, they practice teamwork and express shared values through art.

5. Strengths & Challenges Share-Out

Girls take turns sharing one personal strength and one challenge they’re working through. This opens the door for real talk, mutual support, and connection on a deeper level—because being vulnerable is brave.

6. Power Women Discussion

Pick a few powerful female role models—from activists to athletes—and talk about their journeys. Ask: What can we learn from her? What challenges did she overcome? It’s a great way to show girls what’s possible.

7. Stereotype Smashing Session

List common stereotypes girls face, then break them down together. Let girls voice their frustrations and rewrite the narrative. This builds critical thinking, self-awareness, and collective strength.

8. Empowerment Book Club

Choose an inspiring, girl-centered book and meet weekly or monthly to discuss it. Talk about the characters’ confidence, friendships, and growth—and reflect on how it connects to the girls’ own lives.

9. Walk In Her Shoes Reflection

Each girl anonymously writes down a personal experience, then swaps with someone else who reads it aloud. The group discusses how to respond with empathy and support. This activity creates connection and emotional safety.

10. Skill Swap Workshop

Invite each girl to teach the group a skill or hobby she loves—braiding hair, drawing, dancing, storytelling—anything! It’s a fun way to highlight every girl’s strengths and celebrate diverse talents.

11. Give Back as a Group

Plan a service project together—volunteer, write kindness notes, or clean up a local park. Girls learn that leadership includes compassion, and giving back feels good because it makes a difference.

12. Gratitude Journaling Session

Hand out journals and ask girls to write down three things they’re grateful for. After writing, invite anyone who wants to share. It’s a calming activity that builds positivity and helps shift focus from stress to strength.

13. Women in History Trivia Game

Make learning fun with a trivia competition focused on trailblazing women from history. Let girls work in teams and celebrate the amazing contributions of women across time and culture.

14. Trust Falls (Or a Trust Walk)

In pairs, girls take turns closing their eyes while the other guides or catches them. It’s a classic for a reason—it builds trust, respect, and a stronger bond between group members.

15. Empowerment Playlist Creation

Have each girl choose a song by a female artist that makes her feel strong, joyful, or seen. Create a group playlist and play it during your next session. It’s a simple way to connect through music—and start dance parties when you need a mood boost!

Ready to Empower Girls With Confidence and Ease?

You don’t have to create every workshop or activity from scratch. Our Done-For-You Program Kits are here to support you every step of the way—whether you're starting a girls' group, leading a summer camp, or coaching with heart. You’ll get complete lesson plans, journaling prompts, printable tools, and fun, impactful activities to help girls manage emotions, build confidence, lead with kindness, and shine as their real selves.

The world needs more girls who believe in themselves—and more leaders like you to help them get there. Let me know which activity your group loves most—I can’t wait to cheer you on!

- Kate