Girls Program of The Womens Wilderness Institute
Summer Address:
Fun, creative, girl-positive wilderness courses specifically created for girls, ages 8-18. Backpacking, rock climbing, outdoor skills, and expressive arts that build courage, confidence and leadership. Four- to 12-day overnight and day-camp sessions. Tuition $495-$1,595 includes food, gear, clothing. Generous scholarships available. June-August. Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.
Since 1998, the Girls’ Wilderness Program has been providing girls with high quality outdoor adventure, and the inspiration to lead bigger, bolder lives. Our courses are fun, creative, adventurous, and designed specifically for girls. That means lots of laughter, strong and real friendships, challenge at just the right level, and the kind of experience that draws your full self forward.
Why just girls, and why the outdoors?
Girls are different! Our ‘girl-positive’ program recognizes girls’ unique strengths and needs, and balance physical challenge with the development of the healthy relationships that are crucial for girls’ confidence and self-esteem. On GWP courses, girls to learn to speak up for their values and beliefs, to honor their bodies, and to take the appropriate risks that lead to success. On an all-girl expedition, girls are more likely to take leadership, to fully own their experience, and to discover themselves as strong, playful, and capable. And, as a result, to have more fun!
What kind of girl comes to the Girls’ Wilderness Program? All kinds! Our courses are designed for any girl who wants to give it a try- outdoorsy or not, artistic or not, quiet or bubbly, confident or uncertain. Good health, basic fitness, and the willingness to give it 100% are important, but no previous backpacking experience is necessary, except for the Leadership Course.
Camp Type:
 Travel
Year Established: 1997 Gender: Girls Age of Campers: 8 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): nonprofit
Camp Director(s): Laura Tyson
Nearest Large City: Denver, CO Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ? AEE
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Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Backpacking Adventure Camps: Hiking Adventure Camps: Rock Climbing Adventure Camps: Wilderness Special Accommodations: Food Allergies, |
- Other Arts
Sports Activities:
- Yoga
Adventure Activities:
- Wilderness
Academic Activities:
- Leadership
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Team Building
Adventure Camps - ages 12-13: June 16-21, July 7-12, July 8-13, July 21-26, August 7-12 Price $795.
Wilderness Expeditions - ages 14-17: July 6-14 or July 29-August 6. Price $1095
Wild Things - ages13-16. July 17-22 Price $795.
Rock Camp - ages 14-17: July 26-29 Price $590.
Latina Girls Course - ages 13-16: July 20-24 Price $495
Leadership Course - ages 15-18: July 31 - August 11 Price $1595.
Adventure Days - ages 9-11. June 20-24, July 11-15 and August 1-5.
Daughter-Parent Adventures - ages 8+: Fly Fishing - August 13 or Rock Climbing - June 26
