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GirlFormation Camps These camps are designed for pre-teen and teenage girls to come together as a group to discuss and work on specific issues that are commonly found in the modern day life of a young female living in America. The camps are broken down into two age groups: 11-13 year olds and 14-16 year olds. The topics of the camps will frequently change and suggestions for topics are always encouraged. Right now we are offering two different camps: Body Image Camp: Body Image Camp is a one day camp that allows the girls to come together and participate in specific activities that are centered on encouraging positive body image. We make this camp interesting and educational by combining writing, cognitive thinking, critical thinking, arts, crafts, design and communication. Ask about our afterschool camps and our Power School Lunch camps. Transportation not included. Catching the Creative Wave: Catching the Creative Wave is a one day camp that allows participants to enjoy their creative side. We will focus on innovative and fun activities that will encourage teamwork, relaxation and fun. Through fun and imaginative activities participants will learn how self esteem can be improved by participating in creative outlets. The following areas are part of this program's curriculum: yoga, photography, poetry and healthy living. Current schedule: TBA Making Cents of Money: Making cents of money is a new camp to our program. This camp is an introductory outline to personal finance. Activities and topics include: Credit Card Management Balancing check books Buying a car and saving for college Investing in your future Positive Connections: Healthy relationships is another new camp to our program. This camp allows teenage girls to get together to discuss positive peer relationships, make new friends, learn skills related to peer counseling and educate one another about abuse within relationships and friendships. Activities and topics include: Healthy vs. unhealthy friendships Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships Peer counseling and support Bullying and cyberbullying Relationships with parents and teachers SIGN ME UP! If you are interested in participating in one of the above programs please contact Christina Francis at cfrancis@girlformation.com. YOGA CLUB Would you like to learn more about the ancient art of yoga at no cost to you? GirlFormation is offering a six week beginner's yoga program for girls in three age groups: 9-11, 12-14 or 15-17. If you can put together a group of 6-8 girls in the York County area, certified yoga instructor Carrie Whitaker will teach a weekly yoga class after school for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Yoga is great for all busy girls who could benefit from slowing down to listen more to their innerselves and tap into their inner strength through breath and movement. If you can put together the girls within the appropriate age guidelines, contact Carrie by visiting our website, www.girlformation.com and following the link that says GirlFormation Camps/Clubs. Yoga mats and props will be provided by GirlFormation at no cost to particpants. The entire program is free to partcipants! SIGN ME UP! If you are interested in participating in one of the above programs please contact Carrie Sayward at cwhitaker@girlformation.com. BOOK CLUB Do you love to read? Would you like to participate in a book club in the York area? Girls ages 12-14 are invited to form a book club that will be facilitated Carrie Whitaker, certified teacher K-8 in the York area. Participants will read fiction books from female authors like Sarah Desson, Jodi Lynn Anderson or Ann Brashares. Some benefits from participating in the book club are to provide a safe and healthy environment for girls to foster friendships, share their thoughts, articulate their opinions and foster a respect for different opinions. The book club will take place one night a week for an hour over a six-eight week period. A healthy snack will be provided by GirlFormation. SIGN ME UP! If you are interested in participating in one of the above programs please contact Carrie Sayward at cwhitaker@girlformation.com. Once you have contacted the facilitators and together you have decided on what program to sign up for, you will be asked to download paperwork and bring it with you to the camp. Important, Important, Important: You cannot participate in the program without a signed permission form from your parents or guardian, a contact info sheet filled out and transportation to and from the program. All of these requirements are to ensure the safety of our participants. Contact the Facilitators | For the Facilitators |
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