2 Summer Day Camps and 1 Overnight Camp Just for Girls

Traditional day camps, overnight camps, sports camps, enrichment programs - there are so many opportunities for kids to grow and learn that it’s hard to know how to narrow down your selection. This post in our continuing series about summer camp options focuses on camps that are just for girls.

We asked the directors of these camps about the benefits of a “girl only” camp. The consensus? It can provide a welcoming, nurturing environment (no popularity contests!) that reinforces a girl’s sense of self-worth and offers a place where campers feel comfortable trying new things, and have a chance to relax, away from the pressures and competition of the busy school year. For more helpful advice, be sure to check out our 8 Tips for Choosing the Right Camp for Your Daughter, offered by Samantha Razook Murphy, founder of Curious Jane.

2 Day Camps for Girls

Curious Jane
Started in New York and now in Boston, Curious Jane is a summer camp where girls entering 3rd through 6th grades (Curious Jane) an girls entering 1st and 2nd grades (Curious Jane Jr) choose from a wide variety of class themes – all revolving around creative explorations in design, writing, science and engineering. Curious Jane is not your typical “take-em-to-the-park-and-run-em-ragged” summer camp - the focus is on making the girls feel special and leveling the field in a way through an all-girls environment.

Location: Winsor School, 103 Pilgrim Road, Brookline (Closest T stop: Fenway)

Schedule:

• June 25 - Life Science, Toy Design, Story Arts;
• July 2* - ‘Zine Scene, Wired 101, DIY Fashion; and
• July 9 - Toy Design, Life Science, DIY Fashion

Fee: $425/week. $25 off per week for multi-week enrollment. After-camp and early bird drop off options available. *no camp on July 4, pro-rated week at $340

Contact: Register online. Email info@curiousjanecamp.com or call (718-369-6230) with any questions.

GirlPower!
A positive growth experience for girls grappling with adolescence

Now in its fifth year, GirlPower! is a holistic wellness program where girls ages 10 to 14 have fun, learn about staying healthy and fit, and meet new friends in a nurturing and non-competitive setting. Daily activities include mind/body exercise such as yoga and Pilates, cooking and nutrition, art from the natural world, nature walks, journaling, dressing for your personal style, African dance and drumming, expressive movement, Nia®, and Latin dance, and organic gardening.

Location: Concord Carlisle High School, Walden Street, Concord

Schedule: Three, five-day sessions starting July 9, July 16, and July 23. 9am-4pm

Fee: $525 includes nutritious lunch and all supplies. Register before May 15 and receive a "Zen backpack" filled with healthy goodies.

Contact: To register or for questions: Before April 1st: email Susanne@DancingWellness.com. On/after April 1st: call CC Adult Ed: 978-318-1432 or sign up online at ace.colonial.net

1 Overnight Camp for Girls

Fleur de Lis Camp

For over 30 years, Fleur de Lis Camp has offered a traditional camp experience for girls ages eight to 15. Campers live in cabins and tents, and take part in arts, nature and outdoor experience, waterfront activities and land sports. Activities are conducted in small, “age blind” groups, which help girls build confidence and make life-long friendships.

Location: Fitzwilliam, NH

Schedule: Sessions are three to seven weeks beginning 6/23, with extended sessions and two-week “starter” sessions available.

Fee: 2-week sessions $2,600; 4-week session $4,100

Contact: 603-585-3465; www.fleurdeliscamp.org; information@fleurdeliscamp.org