2014 Summer Camps for Girls

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It’s hard to believe that it’s nearly the beginning of summer! While your daughter may think of summer as an opportunity to laze by the pool and spend time with friends, it can be difficult as a parent to balance your child’s free time with some sense of structure. Camps can be a great way for your child to have fun while sticking to a schedule and cultivating new interests. Here are some suggestions of camps in the Austin area:

For Elementary and Preteen Girls:

Badgerdog’s Creative Writing Summer Camp
- Who: 3^rd-12^th graders
- When: July 14-August 1, 9am-12pm
- What: Writing workshops led by renowned Austin writers. All campers are published!
- http://www.austinlibrary.org/site/PageNavigator/Badgerdog/bdog_summer_camp.html
Capturing a Story: A Hands-On Photography Summer Camp
- Who: 4^th-8^th graders
- When: June 16-20 for 4^th and 5^th; June 23-27 for 6-8^th; 9am-2pm
- What: An exploration of photography and storytelling in a hands-on workshop environment.
- http://www.thegirlsschool.org/summer-camps#sthash.NdGvd6Js.dpuf
Calm, Cool and Creative
- Who: Rising 4^th-6^th graders
- When: June 24-26
- What: A way for girls to explore healthy ways of handling stress, anxiety, and self-expression through yoga, art projects, cooking, and other activities.
- http://genaustin.org/what-we-do/genaustins-we-are-girls-summer-series/
GENfriends
- Who: Rising 4^th-6^th graders
- When: July 15-17
- What: Creative activities to help girls establish strong friendships
- http://genaustin.org/what-we-do/genaustins-we-are-girls-summer-series/
Austin Outdoor Kids
- Who: Ages 5-13
- When: Weeklong sessions throughout the summer from June 16 to August 15
- What: A traveling day camp with many great outdoor destinations allowing kids to explore nature and the outdoors.
- https://www.sites.google.com/site/austinoutdoorkids/2013-schedule
Brave Mothers and Daughters
- Who: Any mothers and daughters
- When: Open registration; can begin at any time
- What: An online course for mothers and daughters that helps them facilitate closeness through creative activities
- http://bravegirlsclub.com/brave-mothers-and-daughters-2

For Teenage Girls:

Teens Unplugged (Kula Yoga)
- Who: Teens
- When: June 20-21
- What: A weekend of yoga and swimming with a focus on helping teens cultivate the mental skills necessary to make goals and dreams for the future.
- http://www.austinkulayoga.com/yogaworkshops.php
ACC Youth Leadership Institute
- Who: Grades 8-12
- When: July 14-18 from 9am-12pm
- What: An institute focusing on strengthening self-esteem and cultivating leadership among teens.
- http://www.austincc.edu/business-and-community/youth-programs/youth-leadership-institute
Badgerdog’s Creative Writing Summer Camp
- Who: 3^rd-12^th graders
- When: July 14-August 1, 9am-12pm
- What: Writing workshops led by renowned Austin writers. All campers are published!
- http://www.austinlibrary.org/site/PageNavigator/Badgerdog/bdog_summer_camp.html