Sleepaway Camps That Inspire Girl Power
There’s something to be said about the friendships formed during summer camp. Bringing kids from all over the world to explore the outdoors and to experience communal living creates a unique experience that truly belongs to them. With female friendships being cited as a generator of serotonin and oxytocin, aka “the bonding hormones,” it’s no surprise that those in an all-female crew have more self-confidence. If you’re looking for a unique experience for your daughter to learn and grow from, consider sending them to an all-girls sleepaway camp for an experience they’ll never forget. WeHaKee Camp -- Winter, Wisconsin This midwestern camp lets your daughter create her own program with close to 40 different camp activities. If she’s a mover, she’ll love the sports teams; if she’s a shaker, she can take part in extreme sports like water skiing; if she’s a maker, she can paint, sketch and build pottery. No matter what your daughter prefers, she’ll be welcomed here with open arms. Rockbrook Camp -- Brevard, North Carolina For girls ages 6-16, Rockbrook Camp offers a way for young ladies to grow within herself and connect with nature in a safe environment. Your daughter will sleep in a cabin with 8-10 other campers separated by age group. Full of fun bonding traditions and activities, Rockbrook Camp believes in positive challenges and fostering creativity. Expect your daughter to come home talking about the Shaving Cream Fight!
Girls’ Trail’s End at Cheley Colorado Camps -- Estes Park, Colorado
If your daughter could use an “altitude adjustment,” consider the Girls’ Trail’s End camp’s breathtaking Rocky Mountain setting. Adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park, young ladies ages 12-17 will sleep in covered Conestoga wagons and get to experience a slew of outdoor adventures including horseback riding, river rafting, target shooting, mountain biking, fishing, and much more.
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp -- Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp is a place where girls can leave social pressures behind and experience a slew of outdoor activities. Campers not only get to explore the Adventure Course, 10 miles of hiking and biking trails, and the 'Field of Dreams', they'll be able to get in touch with their artistic side through the Art Center and the Apple-O-Theatre.
Point O’ Pines -- Brant Lake, New York
Tucked in the Adirondacks is a camp that serves to foster solid friendships and life skills. With 90 percent of campers returning for another summer here, it proves that bonds created here last more than just a matter of weeks. Campers are bunked together based on their personalities, interests, and compatibility to ensure girls have common ground from the get-go. With wacky dress-up dinners, dance parties and friendly competitions, your daughter will create a boatload of memories in just seven weeks.
Tripp Lake Camp -- Poland, Maine
For seven idyllic summer weeks, your daughter can try her hand at performing arts, photography, golf, climbing walls, sailing, filmmaking, and many more unique experiences that she’ll love. Each Tuesday the girls take a day trip to a different part of the state to explore beautiful local points of interest.
Brown Ledge Camp -- Colchester, Vermont
For over 90 years, girls ages 10-17 have come to stay near this camp located next to Lake Champlain. With 18 different activities for your daughter to choose from, she can try her hand at ventures like watersports, horseback riding, archery, riflery, theater, and dance. Without adhering to a set schedule, your daughter can control how her time is spent here.
Camp Rim Rock -- Yellow Spring, West Virginia
Camp Rim Rock is heralded as one of the best camps for girls in the country. With 500 acres for your daughter to explore, she can choose from activities like sports, aquatics, riflery, horseback riding, performing arts, and many other great diversions. With 67 summers in existence, don’t be surprised to hear of third-generation campers continuing the family tradition!
Camp Kamaji -- Cass Lake, Minnesota
For girls ages 7-15, Camp Kamaji encourages autonomy. Girls can choose their own activities and spontaneity. Want to spend the day in a tutu? That’s cool at Camp Kamaji! Here your daughter will grow in bravery and learn what it means to have a solidarity within a sisterhood. Each night is different with a variety of themes ranging from Candyland Night to an all-camp Mud Run.
Amplify Sleep Away Camp -- Ojai, California
If your daughter rocks, I mean really rocks, Amplify is the place for her. For up to six weeks, your daughter can follow one of four concentration tracks: photography and filmmaking, journalism, DJing and music production, and engineering. With the days packed with expert-led workshops and fun instruction, don’t be surprised if your daughter gets hired to help out at performing arts centers as a summer job!
