8 Confidence-Building Group Activities for Girls That Are Actually Fun

Turn Laughter, Creativity, and Connection Into Lasting Self-Belief

Helping girls build confidence doesn’t have to be serious or stiff—it can be fun, vibrant, and full of energy. In fact, some of the best confidence-building moments happen when girls are laughing, creating, moving, and feeling totally free to be themselves.

Whether you’re running a girls’ group, summer camp, afterschool program, or a workshop series, these 8 activities are designed to help girls trust their voice, celebrate their strengths, and feel proud of who they are. They’re meaningful andthey’re actually fun—because that’s the sweet spot where real growth happens.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Confidence grows when girls are supported, seen, and celebrated in community

• Group activities create powerful moments of peer encouragement and shared growth

• Laughter, creativity, and reflection help girls feel safe enough to shine

• You don’t have to over-plan—simple, heart-centered activities create big impact

1. Power Pose Runway

Have each girl walk a “confidence runway” while the group cheers her on. She can strike a superhero pose, share a strength, or say something kind to herself at the end. It’s silly, energizing, and a great way to build body-confidence and peer support all at once.

2. Compliment Card Exchange

Set up a round of “secret kindness.” Each girl writes her name at the top of a card, then the group rotates cards, adding one genuine compliment to each. At the end, everyone receives a card full of kind, empowering words—proof that they’re seen and appreciated.

3. Brave Girl Charades

Write down brave scenarios on slips of paper (like “giving a speech,” “joining a new group,” or “standing up for a friend”). Girls act them out while the others guess. This game is silly and fun, but it also helps normalize courage and celebrate everyday confidence.

4. Affirmation Circle

Stand in a circle and have each girl speak an “I am” affirmation out loud:
“I am creative,” “I am a good friend,” “I am brave.”
Let the group echo each statement back to reinforce it. This ritual creates a powerful sense of unity, voice, and visibility.

5. Confidence Obstacle Course

Set up stations with small challenges that build confidence—like sharing a fun fact, writing a kind message, or trying something unfamiliar (like drawing blindfolded!). Girls move through each station and earn encouraging words along the way. It’s like a confidence scavenger hunt!

6. Real Talk Reflection Prompts

Give girls time to journal or discuss questions like:
What’s something I’m proud of?
What’s a brave choice I made recently?
When do I feel most like myself?
These prompts spark deep thinking and build emotional clarity in a low-pressure way.

7. Confidence Collage Wall

Each girl creates a mini vision board about her strengths, dreams, and values. Tape them up on a group “Confidence Wall” that grows with every session. This helps girls visually see how unique—and powerful—they truly are.

8. Pass the Shine

End your session with this simple, feel-good ritual. Sit in a circle and “pass the shine” by sharing one thing you appreciate about the person next to you. It could be a quality, a kind moment, or something they brought to the group. By the end, every girl leaves feeling lifted and loved.

Ready to lead a confidence-building series that’s filled with joy, depth, and real transformation? The Confidence Coaching Kit is a 4-week journey designed to help girls speak kindly to themselves, embrace who they are, and show up with courage and authenticity. Inside you’ll find done-for-you activities, journaling prompts, group discussion guides, and printable resources to help you lead with heart and ease.

You’ve got everything it takes to help girls believe in themselves—and this kit gives you the tools to do it with confidence. Let me know which activity your group loved most—I’d love to cheer you on!

- Kate