WHAT YOU'LL DO
Hit the trails then strike a pose during this full-day excursion with Urban Girl Squad and Discover Outdoors. The hustle and bustle of city life will become a distant memory as you indulge your mind, body and spirit in a six-mile hike and 90-minute fresh air yoga session.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Just because you've got a tree on your block doesn't mean you're in touch with nature-- you need fresh country air, breathtaking views and maybe a plant or animal for good measure. Discover Outdoors has planned your perfect commune with nature and has sprinkled in some much-needed stress-busters in the form of an adrenaline-pumping hike and calm, soothing yoga. Breathe it all in.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A guided six-mile mountain hike
  
• 90-minute yoga session suitable for all skill levels
  
• Time for lake swimming, if weather permits
  
• Transportation to and from the city
  
• An entire stress-free day away from the city with amazing Urban Girl Squad women

Get out of your apartment, out of the city and out of your stressed-out headspace and get out(doors) with Urban Girl Squad!

Please note our refund policy for Discover Outdoors events: you must cancel 10 days in advance of this trip to receive a refund or a credit. In the event of extreme weather (i.e. flash floods, lightening, hurricane), the event will be cancelled by Discover Outdoors 24-48 hours before the trip and you will receive your choice of a full refund or full credit to a future Urban Girl Squad event.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Break out your high heels and semi-automatic rifle for one of our most targeted Squad events of the year. Learn how to safely shoot a gun with confidence at the West Side Pistol Range. Expect waves of adrenaline and high fives from your fellow markswomen. You'll nail the art of shooting with style, power and precision. Bang.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Regardless of our shooting experience, we all strive for perfection. And the 20-minute shooting and safety lesson with the studly NRA-certified Range Safety Officer is sure to hit the mark.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• The support and encouragement of other Urban Girl Squad members
  
• A 20-minute shooting and safety lesson with a friendly NRA-certified Range Safety Officer
  
• All the safety equipment you need and your gun rental, a Ruger 10/22 semi-automatic rifle
  
• 50 rounds to shoot at your target, which you'll get to take home to show off your shooting skills

Join Urban Girl Squad as we head into shooting territory!

This is one of our most popular events and will sell out fast. Space will be limited for personal attention from the NRA-certified instructors.

Sign up will close on Monday, 5/13. All attendees will have a criminal background check. To perform this check, you'll be asked for your name, address, birthdate, and driver's license number after you register.

Check out pics from our last shooting nights, here and here!

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Join us as we play with the kids -- of all ages -- at the Association to Benefit Children while their parents take various educational classes. Arts and crafts and other activities will make it a fun time for everyone. We'll be divided into classrooms based on what age group we'd each like to work with. Lunch will be provided (please don't bring in any outside food).

WHY WE LOVE IT
The Association to Benefit Children champions the right of every child to a joyful and nurturing childhood. Such a worthwhile cause!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Time to play and do fun activities with the children of ABC
  
• The chance to meet other Urban Girl Squad members

Space is limited, so sign up today!

Please do not sign up unless you are fully committed to show up and stay for the entire event.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Maybe you aren't ready to audition for Swan Lake but with Exhale's Core Fusion Basic Barre class at least you'll look like you are. For 45 core-centric minutes you'll chisel your abs, legs and arms ballet-style, all while getting the most enviable butt this side of Rio.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Maybe you live to dance-- or maybe you've been called "clumsy" on more than one (or 100) occasion. No matter your ballet aptitude, this class is for you. All you need are socks and a desire to push yourself to the limit-- then find balance-- to be prima ballerina in this class. And plié!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• 45-minute barre burn workout
  
• Q&A to help maximize your workouts and get the best results for your body
  
• VIP pass to Exhale, which entitles you to a free class and $25 towards future spa therapy
  
• 25% off class packages or spa therapies purchased or booked during the event
  
• One lucky Squad member will win a Mind Body 5-Pack including a reflexology therapy session and Core Fusion DVD
  
• Healthy snacks and champagne to help you refuel post-class

Lincoln Center-- or at least rooftop sunbathing-- here you come!

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Race towards your hottest summer body yet with an "RIP Ride," a total body workout that mixes cycling, resistance training, upper body sculpting and exhilarating music for a heart-pounding hour you won't find anywhere else. First-timer? Bike up! Revolve's instructors will keep you motivated and moving, even if you're more training wheels than Tour De France.

WHY WE LOVE IT
This ride's got it all-- would you expect anything less from something called "RIP Ride?" In 60 short minutes you'll be an even better you: endorphins will pump, calories will burn and you'll inch closer to rocking the oh-so-skimpy straps and "were they always this short?" shorts that are lurking around the corner.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• 60-minute cardio-intense "RIP Ride" class led by Revolve that will strengthen your upper body
  
• Q&A with instructors and cycling pros
  
• $99 one-month unlimited ride pass if purchased the night of the event (regularly $300/month)
  
• 20% off on all Revolve merchandise the night of the event
  
• Complimentary towel, shoes and locker space during class

Put the pedal to the metal and get ready to ride!

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Sip on sangria while the pros at Caudalie Spa get your skin glowing and gorgeous. For two magnificent hours you'll get treated from head to toe, with a facial, mini makeover and Divine Legs application-- it's like makeup for your legs! Results are sure to wow.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Not only does Caudalie Spa get your skin radiant with a signature mini facial, but they'll show your legs the love with their Divine Legs treatment. In less than 10 minutes, your lower half will be ready for the shortest of the short shorts. Then relax and raise a glass of sangria to your beautiful self.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• 20-minute facial by one of the Caudalie Spa experts
  
• Mini makeover to get your skin looking extra radiant
  
• 5-10 minute Divine Leg application -- your legs will be sure to stop speeding cabs
  
• Unlimited sangria and snacks served throughout the night
  
• Special goodie bag with any purchase of $75 or more
  
• Raffle Prize! One lucky Squad member will win a complete Divine Leg Collection

Get ready to put your best face (and everything else) forward this summer!

Check out the photos from our past event with Caudalie here.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Grab that awesome single guy you know -- your adorable brother, hot co-worker, amazing best guy friend -- and come to Urban Girl Squad's Friend of a Friend Singles Party. You'll toss your "date" in the mix with gorgeous single ladies while you meet and mingle with their fave guys. Who knows? Maybe you'll both find some summer lovin'.

WHY WE LOVE IT
People meet people through people. This unique, fun-filled singles party gets it right. All the guys are Squad member-approved, single and looking for the right lady. So relax, grab a cocktail and get ready to get swept away.

HOW IT WORKS

• Your male friend should be amazing and worthy of setting up with a good friend
  
• He must be between 21 and 40 years old
  
• You must purchase two tickets at a time, one for you and one for your "date"
  
• You must arrive at the event with a member of the opposite sex
  
• Men can purchase two tickets, but they must bring a single gal with them

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A fun, casual environment filled with eligible bachelors, all vetted by fellow Squad members
  
• Interactive ice breakers including a photo booth to capture the love
  
• Complimentary drink courtesy of Stonehenge plus discounted drinks all night long
  
• Amazing raffle prizes and giveaways

Grab a guy and go! Need more convincing? Check out two of our real life love stories here and here.


This Urban Girl Squad event is sponsored by Stonehenge, the NYC real estate company with 2,500+ apts in their luxury rental buildings.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Shake it like no one's watching in this fun, adrenaline-pumping dance-inspired workout at 305 Fitness. One minute you're grooving to the hottest hip-hop, then seconds later you're rocking out to your fave pop songs-- and you're getting super fit and toned the whole time. Afterwards, hit the smoothie bar and chat it up with other Urban Girl Squad dance divas.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Think fun late-night dance party without the rope lines, overpriced drinks and way-too-high heels. Instead, at this dance party you'll get down, get fit and get your tush summer-ready fast-- if we weren't sweating so much, we'd wonder if this was even exercise!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• 45-minute Dance Party class that will burn calories without feeling like a workout
  
• Q&A with your inspiring instructor
  
• Smoothies to refresh and recharge after class
  
• 10% discount on 10-packs good through 7/13/13
  
• Chance to win a two-class package or a 305 Fitness t-shirt
  
• Post-class mix and mingle with Urban Girl Squad

Let's dance!

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Sip on cocktails and wine as you learn the head-turning skincare secrets of A-listers and red carpet regulars at the Erno Laszlo Institute. For two gorgeous hours you'll network with the most talented NYC women as you enjoy a delicious cocktail and learn techniques from the pros about how to get the complexion you crave. Post-event, head to an exclusive after-party at Bubble Lounge-- one night at the Laszlo Institute and you're already gaining celeb status!

WHY WE LOVE IT
The Laszlo Institute earned its reputation for a reason, and you can tap into their expertise to ID your skin type and help you find the perfect products for you. After this star-inspired night you'll have the tips, tricks and tools to put your best face forward every day. Don't you look pretty?

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Convo with Laura Filancia, the Institute's Director, on different skin types plus custom recommendations for your skin
  
• Four chances to win amazing products for every skin type and a Signature Facial at The Institute-- usually reserved for super member's only!
  
• Complimentary cocktails, wine and hors d'oeuvres to keep your skin-perfecting energy up
• Network with inspiring Squad women
  
• After-party at Bubble Lounge including a semi-private space and $10 cocktails

How will you keep the paparazzi away?

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Stop drooling over Park Ave penthouses and hipper-than-thou Brooklyn brownstones and get your own pad in order. Using two NYC apartments as his real-life examples, Noa Santos from HomePolish will show you designer tips, tricks and tools of the trade to amp up the space you've got, all while you sip on some inspiration-inducing wine.

WHY WE LOVE IT
In NYC it's not how much space you've got, it's what you do with it. But with the space/time/resource crunch, getting your domicile dolled up can seem like an unattainable task... until now! Noa's hands-on, relax-the-rules approach will give you the inspiration and technique to get your apartment together once and for all. Six hundred square feet never looked so good.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Interior design discussion and demo with Noa Santos from HomePolish
  
• Four hands-on stations with HomePolish designers to learn the main categories of interior design: layout, color, furniture and contract service
  
• Q&A with Noa-- pick his brain about sprucing up small NYC spaces!
  
• Wine and light snacks to keep your home design energy up
  
• 50% off any in-home consultations booked within 24 hours

Small can be stylish. We'll show you how.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
FHIX'n for your best summer body yet? The Fhitting Room's Functional High Intensity Mix is for you. Their signature class combines total-body strength training and high intensity intervals to burn more calories, sculpt your body and help you achieve your personal best. In just 45 minutes you'll be on your way to a svelte, strong body, then spend the next 30 snacking on healthy bites and replenishing your fluids while the founder talks inspiration and the story behind HIT/FHIX.

WHY WE LOVE IT
The Fhitting Room's unique approach is like nothing we've seen before. Not one but two instructors help motivate and modify as you tackle "all-out" intervals that max out your body's capacity, aka it's ability to produce jaw-dropping results in less time.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• 45-minute FHIX workout with modifications
  
• Cool down with healthy snacks while mingling with founder Kari Saitowitz
  
• Raffle Prize! One lucky attendee will win a 5-pack of classes
  
• 10% discount on all single classes purchased the night of, or for packs purchased through 6/7
  
• Giveaway of a Fhitting Room headband and a tank with the purchase of a 10, 20 or monthly unlimited pass

Brush off that bikini-you're definitely going to need it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Join Michael Feinstein and Wynton Marsalis and enjoy big band like a big spender at the timelessly cool, effortlessly elegant Jazz at Lincoln Center. From the first note you'll be transported to another time and place where Frank Sinatra lit up the airwaves. The drinks are flowing at our exclusive open bar in the MasterCard Lounge, 30 minutes before show time.

WHY WE LOVE IT
Swing is iconic, romantic and heart pounding, all at once. And you don't have to be a melody maven to get in on the action at this event. Jazz at Lincoln Center hosts some of the biggest names in modern jazz. And, exclusive to Urban Girl Squad, we'll have a backstage tour and complimentary drinks!

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Inspiring 90-minute "Swinging with the Big Bands" performance
  
• Private 30-minute backstage tour
  
• Unlimited drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the lounge
  
• Special gift from our friends at Jazz at Lincoln Center
  
• Mingling with the Squad in the MasterCard Lounge, normally reserved for the highest rollers in the crowd

Get jazzed. It's going to be a night to remember.

Photo credit: Frank Stewart.