Capital Confidence

This summer, Capital Confidence will help rising 5th and 6th grade girls strengthen self-confidence, navigate friendships, manage big emotions, and develop practical tools for the school year ahead.

A counselor-led summer program for rising 5th and 6th grade girls focused on confidence, friendships, and resilience.

What Girls Will Gain

Five mornings of connection, confidence-building, and practical tools they can carry into the school year.

Program Details

August 3–7 or August 10–14
9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lunghi Counseling Group
6846 Elm Street, McLean

Tuition: $525

Includes 15 hours of counselor-led programming, all activities and materials, and take-home tools.

Girls Will Practice

  • Building authentic self-confidence

  • Navigating friendships and peer challenges

  • Managing big emotions

  • Handling comparison, exclusion, and pressure

  • Speaking up and asking for help

  • Practicing empathy, resilience, and thoughtful choices

Facilitated by

Leina Lunghi, MS, LPC
Founder and Clinical Director

Shana Schnaue, M.Ed., NCC
Counselor and Group Co-Leader

Together, Leina and Shana bring years of school counseling and clinical experience helping children build confidence, navigate friendships, manage transitions, and grow emotionally.