Since 1998, The Girls'
Wilderness program has offered
inspiring summer courses
specifically created for girls
age 8 -18. Have a blast
backpacking, rock climbing,
learning outdoor skills and
expressive arts in a fun,
“girl-positive” program designed
to build confidence, leadership
skills and solid friendships.
Generous full and partial
financial aid is available.
Tuition includes food, gear and
clothing.
Program offerings include:
~ ADVENTURE CAMP for ages 12-13.
Six-day wilderness sampler
courses for middle school girls
include rock climbing, a
three-night backpacking trip,
art projects, and an optional
peak climb.
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WILDERNESS EXPEDITIONS for ages
14-17. Eight-day backpacking
courses include a wide range of
outdoor skills, an introduction
to rock climbing and the chance
to climb a peak.
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WILD ART for ages 13-16. Six-day
backpacking course with an
emphasis on art and creativity;
includes photography, drawing,
finding art in nature and
stretching your creative energy.
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WILD MOVES for ages 13-16.
Six-day backpacking trip
focusing on self-expression
through a variety of physical
activities, including yoga,
rock-climbing, and dancing to
learn to love what your body can
do.
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WILD VOICES for ages 13-16.
Six-day backpacking course
combining music and outdoor
skills, focusing on singing,
making friends and having a
blast.
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ROCK CLIMBING CAMP for ages
14-17. Four-day rock climbing,
camping and outdoor skills
course at Vedauwoo, a renowned
climbing site in southern
Wyoming.
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LATINA GIRLS COURSE for ages
13-16. Six-day outdoor
experience with other Latina
girls includes rock climbing,
art projects, an overnight
backpacking trip, and an
optional peak climb. Latina
women will serve as mentors and
leaders.
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LEADERSHIP COURSE for ages
15-17. This twelve-day
expedition provides a more
advanced backcountry experience
with a focus on sharpening
leadership skills. Includes rock
climbing and an extended
backpacking trip.
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DAUGHTER-MOM/DAD ADVENTURE for
ages 8+. Girls hike with their
mom or dad and have fun
exploring alpine terrain while
practicing basic map and compass
navigation, learning how to pack
for mountain weather conditions,
and gaining skills for future
adventures together.
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Backpacking,
Canoeing, Fly
Fishing, Mountain
Biking, Rock
Climbing, Wilderness
Yoga
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