Brown Butter Collective 2026
Saturdays May 9 & May 16
A day long retreat bringing reflection, relaxation, and restoration to black girls in independent schools.
Registration is CLOSED! We’re so excited for our two very special dates!
May 9, 2026 at Riverdale Country School (River Campus)
May 16, 2026, at Avenues The World School
REGISTRATION FOR MAY 9TH CLOSES
APRIL 28TH, 2026.
REGISTRATION FOR MAY 16TH CLOSES
MAY 5TH 2026
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Imagine a space where brilliance meets belonging, where joy takes center stage, and where Black girl scholars can embrace their full selves
Registration is Closed!
Brown Butter Collective Is Celebrating Black Girlhood in Independent Schools!
$195/scholar
**Ask your school if they are sponsoring a Brown Butter Collective Cohort: link. If not, register here.
Novas - Grades 2-4
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Riverdale Country School - River Campus
*registration requires a guardian to be present
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10:00am-3:30pm
Venue: Riverdale Country School - River Campus
*registration requires a guardian to be present
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The Novas are the youngest stars in the constellation—radiant, curious, and eager to explore their potential. These scholars are:
Shooting Stars: Bursting with energy and ready to discover their unique sparkle.
Future Visionaries: Beginning to dream big and see their place in the universe.
Joyful Explorers: Thriving in spaces that celebrate play, creativity, and self-expression.
Novas participate in fun, engaging workshops designed to nurture confidence, build friendships, and introduce them to the joy of belonging in their community.
Brown Butter Collective Is Celebrating Black Girlhood in Independent Schools!
$195/scholar
**Ask your school if they are sponsoring a Brown Butter Collective Cohort: link. If not, register here.
Rising Novas - Grades 5-7
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Riverdale Country School - River Campus
*guardian drop off/pick up
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
Venue: Riverdale Country School - River Campus
*guardian drop off/pick up
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This cohort is for bright, curious, and rising young leaders taking their first steps in understanding their identities and navigating independent school spaces.
These scholars are:
Advocates & Innovators: Building the foundations of confidence and self-expression.
Future Leaders: Exploring their talents and discovering their unique voices.
Daughters of Visionary Mothers: Embodying the hopes and dreams of their families, eager to grow into their potential.
Workshops for Rising Novas are interactive and playful, nurturing self-esteem, body positivity, and community belonging while planting seeds of empowerment for the years ahead.
Brown Butter Collective Is Celebrating Black Girlhood in Independent Schools!
$195/scholar
**Ask your school if they are sponsoring a Brown Butter Collective Cohort: link. If not, register here.
Supernovas - Grades 8-12
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Avenues: The World School
*guardian drop off/pick up, or permission to travel
Date: Saturday May 16, 2025
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
Venue: Avenues: The World School
*guardian drop off/pick up, or permission to travel
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This cohort is for bold, visionary, and driven high school students who are stepping into leadership roles and defining their futures. These scholars are:
Influencers & Trendsetters: Shaping narratives within their schools and communities.
Advocates & Innovators: Actively challenging norms and creating change.
Future Leaders: Focused on college, career pathways, and global impact.
Supernovas engage in transformative workshops that emphasize identity affirmation, leadership development, and real-world readiness. From career mentorship to wellness practices, this cohort is empowered to thrive as their authentic selves while breaking barriers and rewriting narratives.
2026 Cohort Schools ✨
2026 Cohort Schools ✨
Thank You to our Cohort Sponsoring Independent Schools!
Select your school to enroll your scholars through your cohort program.
2026 Sponsors ✨
2026 Sponsors ✨
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