A Kiru program · Oakland, CA
Brown Girls Society
Well-read. Well-rounded. Well-loved.
A sisterhood that grows with Brown Girls from age 7 to 18, nurturing brilliance, leadership, and belonging at every stage.
Who we are
Bold. Regal. Unapologetically us.
Brown Girls Society exists because Black girls deserve to be centered — seen, stretched, loved, and prepared by a community of women who believe in them and have committed to walking with them.
Led and run by Black women. For Black girls.
Our program phases
Four phases. One sisterhood. Ages 7 to 18.
Girls join a small cohort and grow through the pathway together, so the friendships they make at seven can carry them all the way to graduation and beyond.
Crowned
& Curious
Ages 7–9
Wonder, nature, books, and first friendships. Where the journey begins.
Foundation
Wonder · identity · joy
Crowned
& Becoming
Ages 10–12
Confidence and self-knowledge through the in-between years.
Formation
Values · self-awareness · sisterhood
Crowned
& Rooted
Ages 13–15
Identity, culture, and leadership taking root.
Grounding
Conviction · critical thinking · purpose
Crowned
in Excellence
Ages 16–18
Purpose, life readiness, and pouring back as mentors.
Elevation
Leadership · legacy · launch
The circle comes back around. Older girls return as group leaders, facilitators, and hosts for the younger cohorts — so every girl is both mentored and a mentor.
Phase 01 · Now enrolling
Crowned & Curious
An enrichment collective for girls ages 7–9, centered on nature exploration, intellectual curiosity, and sisterhood. Each month, her cohort heads out into the world together to hike, read, create, and celebrate one another.
Ages
7–9
How often
Monthly
One Saturday per month, scheduled around families
Cohort
10–12 girls
Where
SF Bay Area
Parks, gardens, libraries, museums
Cost
$20–$100
Per gathering, depending on the outing
Next cohort
Spring 2027
Our pillars
What she'll explore
Exploration
Comfort and curiosity in the natural world, because the world belongs to her.
Hikes · plant identification · outdoor journaling · garden visits · stargazing
Books & Big Ideas
Thoughtful engagement with stories, authors, and questions worth asking.
Book club · author studies · library and museum visits · creative writing
Friendship & Social Skills
Presence, ease, and the joy of a sisterhood that celebrates her.
Conversation skills · hosting gatherings · public speaking · tea circles
Knowing Herself
Her culture, her story, her worth — named and celebrated early.
Mindfulness · confidence building · emotional awareness · mentorship
A day with her cohort
What a gathering looks like
Every month has its own theme and destination, but the rhythm stays familiar so girls feel at home from the first minute.
Gatherings run 2–6 hours, depending on the outing. Excursions run longer to allow for travel time.
Welcome circle
Greetings, affirmations, and a first look at the day's adventure.
The adventure
A hike, a garden walk, a museum visit, or a library deep-dive.
Story & making
A shared book or author, then journaling, art, or writing inspired by it.
Snack & sisterhood
Tea circle, conversation games, and time to simply be friends.
Crowning moment
A closing reflection where each girl names something she discovered or is proud of.
For parents & caregivers
What families should know
Getting there
Families bring girls to each month's meeting spot. We share the location, parking, and public transit options at least two weeks ahead, and help connect families who want to carpool.
Safety & care
Gatherings are led by Rynae, an AMI-trained Montessori educator with an M.Ed. in Early Education, with at least one adult for every five girls. Every adult is background-checked and first-aid certified. Parents are encouraged to stay and join in.
Cost & access
Our goal is to fundraise until every outing is low to no cost. For now, families can expect $20–$100 per gathering, depending on the activity or excursion. Now and then an outing may carry extra costs, and we always share those ahead of time.
What to bring
Her BGS crown and tutu, of course! Girls wear their BGS uniform to every gathering and carry their BGS tote with the book of the month, a notebook, and pencils with an eraser. Add weather-ready layers, comfortable shoes, and a water bottle. We send a short packing note before each outing.
Families as partners
Every family starts with an orientation, and we gather together a few times a year. After each outing you'll get a short note on what the girls explored and a chance to share feedback.
Commitment
Sisterhood grows through showing up. We ask families to commit to the full season — one Saturday per month — so friendships have room to deepen.
How to join
Three steps to her first gathering
- 1
Join the waitlist
Share a little about your daughter and your family in a short interest form.
- 2
Family conversation
When a spot opens, we'll set up a short call to get to know each other and answer your questions.
- 3
Welcome & orientation
Your family joins orientation, meets the cohort, and gets the calendar for the season.
What we believe
Guided by Sankofa — honoring where she comes from as the ground for where she's going.
Every girl arrives already whole, already brilliant, and already worthy. Our work is to help her see what is already there.
Learning is liberation. We use education as a path to self-determination.
Sisterhood is built, not assumed. We nurture the friendships and skills that let girls lift one another up.
Families are partners, not spectators. We build this community alongside the people who know their daughters best.
A note from our founder
The idea for Brown Girls Society started while thinking about the kind of childhood experiences I wanted for my own daughter.
I wanted her to feel comfortable exploring nature, confident speaking with others, curious about books and ideas, and surrounded by a community of girls who celebrate one another's growth.
I wanted her to know herself — her culture, her story, her worth — before the world had a chance to tell her otherwise.
But I realized that spaces intentionally designed for those kinds of experiences don't always exist. Brown Girls Society is my attempt to help build that environment — a sisterhood where Black girls can explore, learn, and grow together.
It's a small organization rooted in a big belief — that curiosity, confidence, and community can shape the way girls see themselves and the world around them.
Rynae
Founder, Brown Girls Society
FAQ
Questions families ask
My daughter is turning 7 soon. Can she join?
Yes. If she turns 7 during the season, she is welcome to join her cohort.
Do parents stay during gatherings?
We ask a parent or caregiver to stay nearby during gatherings, and you are always welcome to join in.
What if we miss a month?
Life happens. Let us know ahead of time and we'll share what the girls explored so she can jump right back in.
What happens when she turns 10?
She moves with her sisters into Crowned & Becoming, the next phase of the pathway, as it launches.
Her journey starts with Crowned & Curious.
Join the waitlist to hear first when the next cohort opens, and to stay connected as new phases launch.
Join the waitlistBrown Girls Society
Where Brown Girls grow up crowned.
Brown Girls Society is a program of Kiru · Oakland, California