Girls’ Empowerment Camp

Girls Empowerment Camp (stock)Funded as part of the Salish Sea Girls Leadership Project, this is a summer camp opportunity for girls living in School District #64 to come together and develop and increase their leadership capacity.  The camp runs during the summer break and provide a safe, supportive, stable environment with an adult facilitator to meet weekly with young women in the community.  Each weekly meeting focuses on a theme and may include activities, guest speakers, exercises, and/or movies.  Weekly meetings support the development of strong girls and young women through empowerment, inspiration, creativity, discovery, leadership, personal growth, and authenticity.  There is also be a focus on providing opportunity for young women to increase their capacity and participation in civic, political and community life.