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Girls Empowerment Camp

Two sessions offered
Session 1: June 17-21 (4 days)
Session 2: June 24-28
8:30 am-2:30 pm
All children ages 10-14

Please note:  Penn Charter Summer Camps are closed on June 19, Juneteenth.

Drop-off begins at 8:15 am in the Middle School circle (Coulter Street entrance), and pickup is no later than 2:45 pm, also at the Middle School circle.

Transportation is limited; details below.

Session 1 tuition: $450
Deposit required: $450

Session 2 tuition: $470
Deposit required: $470

Space is limited to 20 campers. 

Camp Staff
Martha Millison has more than 20 years of experience working as a counselor and educator with students from elementary through college age. She is a certified school counselor and licensed clinical social worker. She currently serves as the school counselor at Green Woods Charter School in Philadelphia. Martha also has many years of experience as a camper, counselor and program director.

Program Highlights
Girls Empowerment Camp will combine creative arts, physical challenge, community service, team-building activities and self-reflection to provide campers with an opportunity to build confidence, step outside of their comfort zones and have fun! Whether campers are comfortable in their own skin or are trying to break out of their shells, Girls Empowerment is a safe place for them to take risks and find their strength. Possible activities include self-discovery challenges, creative arts projects, community service, a cupcake wars competition, yoga, improv acting and a self-defense workshop.

Please note: This camp is a welcoming space for gender expansive youth. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about whether or not it would be a good fit for your child.

Sample Schedule

Monday 
Art project, improv theater workshop

Tuesday 
Cooking competition, yoga workshop

Wednesday 
Adventure challenges, rock climbing

Thursday 
Community service

Friday
Self-defense workshop, art projects


 

2024 Enrollment Information for One-Week Specialty Camps
 

Enrollment is limited, so please register early. Full payment is due at time of registration in order to hold a spot for your child and is nonrefundable. We accept credit card, money order or check payable to William Penn Charter School. If registering after June 1, full payment is due in the form of a credit card or money order. 

Please note: We are not able to offer a lunch option or extended-day. Campers must bring their own lunch, including a beverage. Transportation can be provided for a limited number of campers ages five and older from Center City and Fairmount; see details.

All campers must have a physical examination prior to camp. Print and complete this physical exam form for each camper and returned to the summer camp office before the first day of camp.

By registering, campers and their families agree that should they develop any symptoms in the days leading up to camp or during camp, they will immediately and voluntarily withdraw from participation in the camp until they have confirmed negative test results and are cleared by a physician. 

Specialty Camps Welcome Letter

Contact Information
If you read the Specialty Camps Welcome Letter above and still have questions, contact:
Ari Baker, Director of Specialty Camps
abaker@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 279
or
Summer Camps Office
summercamps@penncharter.com
215-844-3460 ext. 364