Hosted at Otero College in La Junta, CO

Otero College Student Center - 2001 San Juan Ave, La Junta CO

Saturday, March 1, 2025   |  9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Check-in starts at 9:00am on the day of the conference at the Otero College Student Center (2001 San Juan Ave, La Junta CO)

We will have a greeter present at the doors to direct you to the proper check-in table where you will receive your materials for the day.

Girls, Presenters, and Team Leaders have separate check-in tables.

A rough schedule of the day is as follows. The schedule will also be printed in the event program you receive in your materials at check-in.

8:45 - 9:05        Registration

9:05 - 9:30        Breakfast - Intro to the team (icebreakers) & team pictures

9:30 - 9:40        Emcees Open

9:40 -10:00        Keynote address

10:00 -10:10       Break/water

10:10 -10:55       Girls Session Workshop 1

10:55 -11:05       Break/water

11:05 -11:50       Girls Session Workshop 2

12:00 -12:30       Lunch in Banquet Room

12:30 -2:00        Lunch activities      

2:00 - 2:45         Girl Chant, Slide show and evaluations

Registration for the Girls in the Middle Conference costs $5 per attendee. This registration fee covers continental breakfast, lunch, t-shirt swag bag, and a full day of hands-on learning for each attendee.

We do ask that counselors/sponsors who plan to stay during the day also register and pay a $5 fee so we can ensure to include them in the breakfast/lunch headcount as well as have our hospitality room with complimentary WiFi prepared.

If for any reason an attendee does not have the funds to pay for registration please reach out to Girls in the Middle directly for information on scholarship funding.

Option 1: Pay via Credit Card.

Option 2: Provide payment to your school counselor.

Option 3: Mail check to - Otero College, Attn: Girls in the Middle - Cashier, 1802 Colorado Ave., La Junta, CO 81050 (please do not send cash)

Option 4: Bring payment on the day of the conference and pay at the Check-In table. (Cash or check)

**Please make checks payable to “Otero College - Girls in the Middle”

There are no adult workshops. Counselors/Sponsors are welcome to join the opening keynote address and the closing slide show. You may enjoy the use of the hospitality room with complimentary WiFi throughout the day.

We highly encourage allowing the girls their independence to enjoy this experience. Only assigned team leaders are allowed to attend the workshops to supervise and aid the girls.

Please direct any questions or concerns to girlsinthemiddleojc@gmail.com

Absolutely! Girls who do not attend a local public school are more than welcome to participate. Please register as you normally. would, we have options for Homeschool and Other on the form. Bring payment when you come for check-in.

Parent/guardian, if you plan to stay during the day please also register using our Counselor Registration. A $5 fee will need to be paid so we can be sure to include you in the headcount for breakfast and lunch. You are welcome to watch the Keynote Address and use our Hospitality Room with complimentary Wifi during the day.

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If you have issues with registration contact registration@girlsinthemiddle.com