Discover your power
G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp is a 3-day camp program available to Grade 8 girls from Haldimand and Norfolk counties.
This unique weekend camp experience is facilitated by young women volunteers aged 16-27.
Pre-registration is required.
G.I.R.L.S. Power Camp Focuses On...
o Healthy choices
o Positive body image
o Self-esteem
o Healthy eating & active living
o Healthy relationships
o Personal safety
o Transition to grade 9
Program activities are developed to build self-esteem and confidence among the participants and to illustrate the links between young women and the community.
Program leaders work with campers to develop critical thinking skills in order that they may make informed choices, and discuss young women’s issues such as body image, peer pressure and sexism in a constructive and supportive manner.
Offered in partnership by Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services, Haldimand-Norfolk REACH and Norfolk County.
Funding provided by an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant [2007-2010].