Girls in Motion
Building Resilience, Confidence & Cognitive Skills
A 5-day summer programme combining cognitive development, emotional wellbeing, outdoor experiences, personal growth, and meaningful social connection — for girls aged 11 to 17.
Early Bird — 10% discount · Offer ends 22 June
Standard investment: €415 · Places limited to 6–15 participants
About the programme
Where science, movement, and connection meet
Through a combination of outdoor activities, cognitive exercises, group discussions, reflective practices, and practical learning experiences, participants will be introduced to tools that support emotional wellbeing, confidence, flexible thinking, and lifelong learning skills.
Places are limited to ensure a personalised and engaging experience for all participants.
How sessions work
Small groups, big experiences
Structured small-group sessions
Groups of 6 to 15 participants — small enough for each young person to be seen, supported, and genuinely challenged.
Outdoor activities and group challenges
Interactive experiences designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and personal growth in a natural setting.
Programme content
What participants will explore
Emotional regulation and self-awareness
Cognitive flexibility and adaptive thinking
Helpful thinking styles and resilience-building strategies
Confidence and self-belief
Attention, focus, and learning skills
Communication and social connection
Nature-based learning and reflection
Problem-solving and personal growth
Outcomes
What your daughter will gain
Practical tools for emotional wellbeing
Support for teens experiencing stress, anxiety, low confidence, or emotional overwhelm.
Confidence and resilience-building skills
Practical strategies to build self-belief and cope effectively with challenges.
Cognitive flexibility and problem-solving
An introduction to cognitive exercises that may support learning, attention, and flexible thinking.
Friendships and social skills
Opportunities to build meaningful connections and develop communication skills in a supportive group.
Outdoor experiences, reflection, and personal growth
Nature-based activities designed to support self-discovery, resilience, and a sense of achievement.
A supportive and encouraging environment
A safe, inclusive space where every girl is valued and supported to grow at her own pace.
Programme details
Dates
13–17 July 2026
Time
10:00 – 13:00
Group size
6–15
Investment
€415
Early bird discount
10% off — available until 22 June. Register your interest before then to qualify.
Upon receiving your expression of interest, we will send you a detailed information pack outlining the programme structure, daily itinerary, locations, and registration details.
Your facilitators
Meet the programme leaders
Inga Inácio
Run Active Minds
Positive Psychology & Sports Science Practitioner, Behavioural & Wellbeing Support Practitioner, and Student Development Coach. Inga specialises in helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset through movement and evidence-based wellbeing practices.
Dr Sara Santos, PhD
IngoC Cognitive Enhancement Centre (CEC)
Director of the Cognitive Enhancement Centre (CEC) and Portugal's only Licensed Arrowsmith Provider. Dr Sara Santos brings expertise in neuroplasticity-based cognitive development and evidence-informed educational approaches.
Locations
Where we meet
Cascais Centre
Praia da Cresmina
Malveira da Serra
Specific daily locations will be confirmed in the information pack sent upon registration.
In partnership with
Run Active Minds
www.runactiveminds.com
IngoC Cognitive Enhancement Centre
www.ingoc-cec.com
Programme flyer
Share with someone who might be interested
“Every girl has untapped strengths. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where those strengths can be explored, nurtured, and developed through challenge, connection, and discovery — helping each participant leave with greater confidence, resilience, and belief in her own potential.”
— Dr Sara Santos & Inga Inácio
Interested in a place?
Register your expression of interest and we will send you a full information pack — programme structure, daily itinerary, locations, and registration details.
Register your interestEarly bird 10% discount until 22 June · Places limited to 6–15
inga@runactiveminds.com · +351 919 723 553