15 More Fun & Engaging Empowerment Activities For Girls

New Ideas to Spark Confidence, Connection & Creativity

You’ve got your go-to favorites—but if you’re leading girl groups regularly, keeping things fresh is key. Girls crave variety, movement, and activities that meet them where they’re at emotionally. And let’s be real: you need a break from doing the same journal prompt every week.

Whether you’re planning a weekly circle, a weekend retreat, or a workshop series, these new activities are designed to build confidence, kindness, and connection in ways that feel creative, inclusive, and fun.

Here are 15 new empowerment activities girls actually love—and will ask for again.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Fresh, girl-approved activities for tweens and teens

• Great for after-school programs, retreats, or classroom circles

• Mix of quiet reflection, creative expression, and group interaction

• Designed to build inner confidence, social-emotional skills, and community

• Low-prep, adaptable for in-person or virtual

DO: Use Activities That Build Real-World Confidence
Confidence doesn’t always look like standing on a stage—it can look like speaking up in a group, trying something new, or choosing kindness when it’s hard. These activities are designed to help girls feel that confidence from the inside out.

1. Brave Bingo
Create a bingo card with challenges like “try something new,” “share an idea in the group,” or “help a friend.” Girls complete as many as they can over a week or a month.

2. My Voice, My Power Poster
Girls design posters with statements like “I believe in…” or “I deserve…” to express their values and goals. Great for a group gallery walk.

3. Role Model Hot Seat
One girl sits in the “hot seat” and the group tells her what qualities they admire in her. (You can also do this anonymously for more shy groups.)

4. Strengths Sculptures
Use pipe cleaners, Play-Doh, or clay to sculpt something that represents a personal strength. Then share what it means.

5. “What Would You Do?” Cards
Create real-life confidence scenarios (e.g., “Your friend leaves someone out—what do you do?”). Girls respond and discuss in pairs or groups.

DON’T: Let Activities Get Too Surface-Level or Predictable
Girls thrive when they’re challenged and supported. Instead of repeating the same conversation about social media or “what makes a good friend,” go deeper with activities that invite authenticity and growth.

6. Fear to Fuel
Girls write down one fear, then flip it into a statement of power: “I’m afraid of speaking in front of others” becomes “I’m learning to speak with courage.” Post them around the room.

7. Values Speed Chatting
Each pair gets 2 minutes to talk about one big question (e.g., “What does kindness mean to you?”). Then rotate. Keeps energy high and voices active.

8. Confidence Playlist Swap
Girls share their favorite confidence-boosting songs. Make a group playlist and play it during journaling or movement breaks.

9. Growth Mindset Cards
Give out cards that say “Mistakes Help Me Learn” or “I’m Still Growing” and let girls decorate and keep them as reminders.

10. Story Swap
In pairs, girls share a short story of a time they were brave, kind, or proud of themselves. Then each girl shares her partner’s story with the group (with permission). Builds listening + connection.

DO: Include Fun, Creative, and Movement-Based Activities
After a full day of school or screen time, girls need movement, laughter, and play. These activities bring lightness while still packing an empowering punch.

11. Self-Love Scavenger Hunt
Find items that represent something you’re proud of, something that calms you, something that makes you laugh, etc. Great in-person or at-home.

12. Confidence Skits
Split into small groups and create short skits about how to handle tricky situations—like gossip, peer pressure, or standing up for someone. Then perform for the group!

13. Shine Toss
Use a soft ball or beanbag. Toss it to someone and say something kind or empowering about them. Keep going until everyone’s had a turn.

14. Empowerment Fortune Tellers
Like the old-school paper ones! But instead of fortunes, write affirmations or confidence tips under the flaps. Girls can make and swap them.

15. “I Am” Dance Break
Play music and call out phrases like “I am brave!” “I am creative!” Girls strike a pose or dance move for each one. Lighthearted, fun, and affirming.

DON’T: Forget to End With Meaning & Reflection
Even the most energetic activity deserves a gentle landing. Take time at the end to reflect on what stood out, what was learned, or how the group supported one another.

Try prompts like:

• What surprised you today?

• What’s one thing you want to carry with you this week?

• Who lifted you up today—and how?

Let the learning stick by giving it space.

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You’re doing incredible work—thank you for showing up for the next generation of girls.

– Kate