Camp Diva Leadership Academy
It Only Takes a GIRL
Help her find her voice, uncover her spark, and discover her passion. Who should attend
Our summer camp is designed to inspire Black girls and other girls of color ages 6 to 14 (or rising 1st to 9th grade) by promoting the joy in Black girls and other girls of color.
What to expect
Girls For A Change Camp Diva Leadership Academy is an affordable, full day, immersive summer camp that celebrates Black identity, culture and values. We aim to build each girl’s confidence and self esteem so that she can find her voice, uncover her spark, discover her passion and define her value.
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Through workshops, hands-on activities, and weekly field trips, we create leadership opportunities, cultivate a supportive community of peers and mentors, encourage social change and develop life skills all through traditional day camp experiences. These practices not only facilitate great experiences for our girls, they support and foster social emotional development, enhance their physical ability, promote creativity and encourage each girl to take risks and discover herself.
STEAM
Each day will focus on one concentration in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). Through our
STEAM programming, girls will enjoy traditional camp activities and experience weekly themes focused on areas such as cultural awareness, visual arts, health and wellness, financial literacy, green living, entrepreneurship, character development, leadership skills, weekly field trips and so much more.
Along the way, they’ll build new friendships and create lasting memories.
When and Where
Camp Diva Leadership Academy will take place Monday through Friday, June 17– August 16, from 7:30am to 6:30pm at the Girls For A Change Branch located on 100 Buford Road in North Chesterfield, VA.
A typical day at Camp Diva
What does a typical day look like? STEAM activities Traditional camp activities Gardening Cultural awareness Sisterhood circles Reflection and independent exploration sessions Lunch and snack time
When girls enter into Girls For A Change spaces, they can count on us for three things: A strong supportive system to see her best self Resources to introduce mindfulness in everyday activities Experiences and exposure that leverage every girl’s assets and interests
Each week the girls will go on at least one field trip. *Some field trips may be an additional fee.
Included in Cost of Camp
Trained, licensed, dedicated and passionate staff Age-appropriate programs and activities Weekly field trips Daily lunch and snack T-shirt to wear on every field trip Friendly, girls-only environment Limited scholarship assistance for families who qualify
For girls unable to attend the entire camp due to scheduling conflicts or cost, Camp Diva offers two-week sessions as a shorter option to our traditional nineweek camp program. Signing up for both weeks is required in order for your daughter to get the full experience and participate in the camp. During those two weeks, your daughter will be able to explore and get a taste of all that Camp Diva has to offer. We have seen through the years, many of our twoweek campers request to stay the third week, which is why we offer a third week if space allows. We are happy to work with families on an individual basis.
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Rising 1st and 2nd grade Girls With Confidence Here at Camp Diva, our activities are built around exciting themes that change every two weeks. Each theme has its unique set of creative, STEAM and movement activities for our busy 1st and 2nd grade girls. You can sign your daughter up for just two weeks during the summer or sign up for all nine sessions! Camp Diva provides lunch for participants every Monday. Feel free to purchase lunch Tuesday–Thursday and prepare a bag lunch on Fridays.
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June 17–21 • June 24–28 THE ROAD TO SELF-LOVE: A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
Self-love is the best love but cannot be achieved without a healthy self-esteem. This week (and throughout camp) we will promote self-esteem through cultural awareness and connections designed to help girls acknowledge their talents and recognize ways to boost confidence, maintain healthy self-esteem and stay engaged in school and their community. This two-week series includes fun and healthy activities like rock climbing, exercise classes and healthy cooking sessions—all aimed at increasing the visibility of Black women in wellness spaces and building a healthy future. Monday
STEAM & American Sign Language
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Wellness & Arts Thursday
Agriculture & Life Skills
Friday
Field Trips
July 1–5 • July 8–12 (Closed July 4th–5th) WRITEFUL LESSONS
All children love seeing faces like theirs within the pages of their picture books. While for many years it was often challenging to find books starring Black girls and other children of color, there has fortunately been a large increase in the number of diverse books published in recent years. During these two weeks, we will read a number of children’s books that focus on positive messages about and for Black girls and girls of color. Each girl will have a grade appropriate daily writing and art activity related to each book we read. We will also spend time outside playing games that build positive friendship skills.
July 15–19 • July 22–26 FUNNY & FEARLESS
During these two weeks, the girls will jump into some seriously hilarious improv work. They will learn how to build exciting stories, create fascinating characters and present them through fun improv scenes and games. Each workshop is all about jumping in, having fun, playing hard, working together and finding their voices. Improv is the most fun you can have onstage. It’s fun, fast and each girl will discover that it’s easier than you think. Girls will gain confidence and resiliency, while focusing on listening, teambuilding, creativity and spontaneity. This program will end with a performance for parents and friends.
July 29–August 2 • August 5–16 OWNING IT
For two weeks, our instructors will introduce girls to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and the key mindsets of entrepreneurial thinking. We have lots of fun, interactive sessions that will introduce girls to entrepreneurship and teach them to develop an entrepreneurial mindset that she can apply in and out of school, and for her lifetime. Near the end of the two weeks we will have our Annual Market Day where our girls get to put their new skillsets to work.
August 2–Market Day August 16–Closing Ceremony
CLOSED July 4th & 5th Monday
STEAM & American Sign Language
Monday
STEAM & Foreign Language
Monday
STEAM & Foreign Language
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Cooking & Organized Games Thursday
Agriculture & Life Skills
Friday
Field Trips
Wednesday Performing Arts/Visual Arts Thursday
Agriculture & Life Skills/Organic Gardening & Swimming
Friday
Field Trips
Wednesday Entrepreneurship & Sewing Thursday
Agriculture & Entrepreneurship
Friday
Market Day/Closing Ceremony
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Rising 3rd– 5th grade A Girl’s Heart Elementary school is prime time for nurturing curiosity in a dynamic and fun way. With a diverse range of themed camp sessions, field trips and STEAM activities, there’s something for every girl who loves to explore, learn new things, be creative and make new friends. You can sign your daughter up for just two weeks during the summer or sign up for all nine sessions. Camp Diva provides lunch for participants every Monday. Feel free to purchase lunch Tuesday–Thursday and prepare a bag lunch on Fridays.
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June 17–21 • June 24–28 BECOMING FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF: YOU DESERVE YOUR LOVE
Each of your daughters have their own unique empowerment journey. Over the years, we’ve watched our girls make friends and create meaningful relationships. While friendship is a key component at Camp Diva, we also encourage our girls to see themselves as one of their own best friends. Each session encompasses selfawareness themes so we can meet girls where they are at and inspire them on their path to self-awareness and acceptance. During the two-week session, girls will take the time to discover their special gifts and talents and learn how they can apply them in and out of Camp Diva. Monday
STEAM and Sewing & Style
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Wellness & Life Skills (journaling prompts) Thursday
Agriculture & Dance
Friday
Field Trips
July 1–5 • July 8–12 (Closed July 4th–5th) WRITE ON, GIRL
Girls will focus on topics relevant to the individual and shared experiences of Black girls. We will encourage participants to speak out through the art and power of writing by creating a collaborative book. Our philosophy is two-fold. We want the girls to take pride in learning new skills, while also learning to live cooperatively, exercise tolerance and build friendships with people from all walks of life. Each participant will find the opportunity to see her own strengths and find a greater sense of self through bonding with a community of sisters. Girls will have the opportunity to perform/read their final creation at our annual closing ceremony.
July 15–19 • July 22–26 SOLIDARITY IN ACTION
Girls do not have to wait until adulthood to create change, they can start engaging purposefully with their communities now. Our world needs their talents, motivation and creativity. The Solidarity In Action project will be led, created and implemented by the girls as a way to create positive social change for their communities and cultivate partnerships built on trust, equality and change.
CLOSED July 4th & 5th Monday
STEAM & Journaling
Monday
STEAM & Social Change
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Culinary Arts & Life Skills Thursday
Agriculture & Dance
Friday
Field Trips
Wednesday Performing Arts & Life Skills Thursday
Agriculture & Visual Arts (self-portraits)
Friday
Field Trips
July 29–August 2 • August 5–16 GROW & GLOW
Good personal hygiene is essential to promoting good health and habits while at work or play. With so much work involved in ensuring your daughters are educated and involved in out-of-school activities and family gatherings, parents are also tasked with teaching a young girl about personal hygiene and grooming. Camp Diva is here to help! This session will dive into personal hygiene and grooming workshops for growing girls. They will apply what they have learned during these sessions to help prepare presentations for their business plan pitch.
August 2–Market Day August 16–Closing Ceremony Monday
STEAM & Entrepreneurship
Tuesday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Thursday
Agriculture & Entrepreneurship
Friday
Market Day/Closing Ceremony
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Rising 6th and 7th grade The Best School is MIDDLE SCHOOL We know the challenges faced by parents to help their daughters become confident, independent, successful Black or Brown young women. At Camp Diva, you will appreciate the impact of our work helping your girl discover all she can be. Girls will have just the right mix of active experiences, learning and creative exploration, exposure to new challenges, development of new friendships and a wide range of hands-on activities within a safe and caring girl-centric atmosphere. With a diverse range of themed camp sessions—from reading, field trips and STEAM activities—there’s something for nearly every girl who loves to explore, learn new things, be creative and make new friends. You can sign your daughter up for just two weeks during the summer or sign up for all nine sessions! Camp Diva provides lunch for participants every Monday. Feel free to purchase lunch Tuesday–Thursday and prepare a bag lunch on Fridays.
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June 17–21 • June 24–28 AIM HIGHER
“Remember to always stay open to new experiences and never let the doubters get in the way. You all are beautiful.” –Michelle Obama With increased safety, educational opportunities and recognition that women voices count, girls have more opportunity than ever to be problem solvers and contribute to building a more safe and sustainable world for everybody. But girls of color—especially Black girls—still face many challenges related to gender and race and often have to reconcile their own dreams with expectations of what they “should be and can have.” As part of this two-week session, the girls will read and reflect on Michelle Obama’s bestselling memoir Becoming with Lauren Mims. Lauren is a PhD Development Specialist and was formerly the Assistant Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) during the Obama Administration. Topic discussions will include creating supportive, affirming and loving environments; advocating for, adopting and enforcing school policies and accountability practices that recognize the brilliance of Black girls; addressing bullying, harassment and discrimination; caring for your own mental health and well-being. Monday
Book Club/STEAM & Reflections
Tuesday
Book Club/Life Skills/Reflections
Wednesday Book Club/STEAM/Reflections Thursday
Book Club/Swimming/Reflections
Friday
Field Trips
Capital One DAY PASS for MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS ONLY Friday, June 21 • 8:30am–4:30pm Girls For A Change is excited to provide a free Invitation Day to attend Capital One’s “Coders” program. Coders is a program provided by Capital One to expose middle school students to technology by partnering with schools and community leaders to foster a focus in software engineering. This summer, Capital One is partnering with GFAC to expose more girls to technology as a way to reduce the gender gap in technology occupations. The goal is to spark interest in different kinds of technology, show them varied careers within the field and connect them with professionals in technology careers.
While the event is free, we do require a $10 registration fee to hold your space. The $10 registration will be returned if your daughter attends and completes the day. Lunch is included and transportation to the event is provided. If you are late for pick up, your registration fee will not be returned. Drop off at 7:30am and pick up at 5:30pm at Girls For A Change. Coders will take place at Capital One Richmond Campus (15000 Capital One Drive, Richmond, VA).
Only 60 spots that will fill quickly. Register on Girls For A Change website. July 1–5 • July 8–12 (Closed July 4th–5th) GIRLS RISING WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
A healthy, safe and supportive learning environment enables participants, adults and even the school as a system to learn in powerful ways. Such an environment promotes innovation, inquiry and risk taking. Also, such an environment reinforces and enhances the leadership capacity. Research shows people who have strong relationships with a partner, family or close friends are happier, healthier and live longer. Unfortunately, we often take our closest relationships for granted. Maintaining them takes conscious attention and effort and there are things we can all do that make a difference. For the next two weeks, each girl will learn the importance of family relationships and friendships for young people.
July 15–19 • July 22–26 SHINING THINGS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Together, the girls from rising 6th and 7th grade will team up with local jewelry makers and learn to design their own jewelry. Girls will get to exercise their creativity using recycled materials to prove that “jewelry” can be a tool for social innovation and that a simple piece of metal can be truly inspiring. In addition to learning about social change and jewelry design, we will learn about emergency preparedness and survival skills.
July 29–August 2 • August 5–16 GIRLS CRUSHIN’ IT!
This empowering two weeks is designed for our middle school girls. Girls will learn about the entrepreneurial mindset and learn the highs and lows of starting a business. Girls will learn how to create their own product lines, learn business skills and hold a pop-up store. We offer transformational, virtual and in-person workshops designed to inspire girls to become innovative change makers and engage with instructors and customers. Participants develop creative capacity, entrepreneurial confidence and acquire the necessary skills to solve real problems through entrepreneurship.
August 2– Market Day August 16– Closing Ceremony, 6–8pm
CLOSED July 4th & 5th Monday
STEAM & Wellness
Monday
Social Change & Sewing
Monday
Entrepreneurship & STEAM
Tuesday
Life skills & Agriculture
Tuesday
Agriculture & Life skills
Tuesday
Gardening & Stewardship
Wednesday STEAM & Wellness
Wednesday STEAM & Social change
Wednesday Entrepreneurship & Cooking
Thursday
Entrepreneurship & Swimming
Thursday
Entrepreneurship & Swimming
Thursday
Entrepreneurship & Swimming
Friday
Field Trips
Friday
Field Trips
Friday
Market Day/Closing Ceremony
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Rising 8th and 9th grade Black Girl Rising Each two-week session will be packed full of indoor and outdoor fun, offsite adventures, recreation, STEAM engagement, history, fun and overnight opportunities. Our fun trips and themed activities offers lots to explore. This culturally enriching experience offers girls a taste of a little bit of everything—with a big impact. As girls get older, they need a space of their own to connect and develop. To make this space, comfortable and memorable, we strive to make sure each girl gains self-confidence, tools for healthy living, social-emotional literacy, avenues to economic opportunity, authentic community, cultural engagement, creative expression and nourishing connections with peers and adults. You can sign your daughter up for just two weeks during the summer or sign up for all nine sessions! Camp Diva provides lunch for participants every Monday. Feel free to purchase Tuesday–Thursday and prepare a bag lunch on Fridays.
June 17–21 • June 24–28 AIM HIGHER
“Remember to always stay open to new experiences and never let the doubters get in the way. You all are beautiful.” –Michelle Obama With increased safety, educational opportunities and recognition that women voices count, girls have more opportunity than ever to be problem solvers and contribute to building a more safe and sustainable world for everybody. But girls of color—especially Black girls—still face many challenges related to gender and race and often have to reconcile their own dreams with expectations of what they “should be and can have.” As part of this two-week session, the girls will read and reflect on Michelle Obama’s bestselling memoir Becoming with Lauren Mims. Lauren is a PhD Development Specialist and was formerly the Assistant Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans (WHIEEAA) during the Obama Administration. Topic discussions will include creating supportive, affirming and loving environments; advocating for, adopting and enforcing school policies and accountability practices that recognize the brilliance of Black girls; addressing bullying, harassment and discrimination; caring for your own mental health and well-being. Monday
Book Club/STEAM & Reflections
Tuesday
Book Club/Life Skills/Reflections
Wednesday Book Club/STEAM/Reflections
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Book Club/Swimming/Reflections
Friday
Field Trips
Capital One DAY PASS for MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS ONLY Friday, June 21 • 8:30am–4:30pm Girls For A Change is excited to provide a free Invitation Day to attend Capital One’s “Coders” program. Coders is a program provided by Capital One to expose middle school students to technology by partnering with schools and community leaders to foster a focus in software engineering. This summer, Capital One is partnering with GFAC to expose more girls to technology as a way to reduce the gender gap in technology occupations. The goal is to spark interest in different kinds of technology, show them varied careers within the field, and connect them with professionals in technology careers.
July 1–5 • July 8–12 (Closed July 4th–5th) GIRL BUILD IT!
At Camp Diva, we want to see every girl reach her full creative potential. Girls are introduced to design, development and construction and will learn techniques, skills and types of media. They will also be introduced to a community of builders on the top of their game. From graphic design and screen printing to carpentry, real estate and architectural drafting, girls will explore the possibilities of building in their own lives. We offer a creative space where they’ll learn about the variety of careers they can pursue and gain hands on experience designing and constructing projects together.
CLOSED July 4th & 5th
While the event is free, we do require a $10 registration fee to hold your space. The $10 registration will be returned if your daughter attends and completes the day. Lunch is included and transportation to the event is provided. If you are late for pick up, your registration fee will not be returned. Drop off at 7:30am and pick up at 5:30pm at Girls For A Change. Coders will take place at Capital One Richmond Campus (15000 Capital One Drive, Richmond, VA). Only 60 spots that will fill quickly. Register on Girls For A Change website.
July 15–19 • July 22–26 ADDRESSING CRISIS IN COMMUNITIES YADAPP • JULY 15–19 • LONGWOOD UNIVERSITY, FARMVILLE, VA
Rising 9th grade girls, along with an Adult Sponsor, are invited to the annual YADAPP kick-off conference! The Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) is a unique, year-long peer leadership opportunity fostering the prevention of high school substance use that kicks off during the annual conference. During the week-long kick off conference, participants attend topical workshops, hear from internationally-known motivational speakers, learn peer leadership and prevention best practices and develop a strategic plan to address alcohol or drug use among their peers. After YADAPP, Girls For A Change will encourage the girls to become involved in keeping their communities alcohol and drug free. In addition, participants discuss issues young adults face in school and create customized Strategies to Act Now (STAN) Plans to deter alcohol and drug use. The girls will be encouraged and supported to present and implement these plans upon their return or during the following school year.
July 29–August 2 • August 5–16 GIRL START SOMETHING!
GFAC wants to help develop the next generation of innovators and changemakers through entrepreneurial learning. During these two weeks, we will be educating girls about what it means to take an exciting idea, solve a problem, make life easier and turn it into a business they own. Girls will meet female leaders who have accomplished that goal themselves, as well as engage in a curriculum designed for middle school girls.
August 2– Market Day August 16– Closing Ceremony, 6–8pm
Monday
STEAM and Sewing & Style
July 15–19
YADAPP
Monday
Entrepreneurship & Wellness
Tuesday
Life skills & Entrepreneurship
Monday
Social Change & STEAM
Tuesday
Gardening & Life Skills
Tuesday
Social Change & Life Skills
Wednesday Entrepreneurship & Culinary Arts
Wednesday Wellness & Entrepreneurship Thursday
Agriculture & Swimming
Wednesday Social Change & STEAM
Friday
Field Trips
Thursday
Social Change & Presentation
Friday
Field Trips
Thursday
Entrepreneurship & Swimming/ Agriculture
Friday
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Specialty Camps • Creative Industry Rising 10th grade–12th grade girls only Did you know that across all fields in the Design/ Fashion industry, just 3% of practitioners are Black while 73% are white? Among the many limitations to design careers that girls of color face, lack of funding for design and arts education in public school systems is first in line. Exposure to design is critical to excite potential designers and bring a more diverse perspective to an industry that so clearly shapes our youth and culture. Girls For A Change’s Creative Industry Tour is an attempt to tackle the racism that is entrenched in luxe fashion. No matter how much regressive and prejudiced practices are still prevalent in the industry, our girls still want to be included due to their love of fashion. They want to bring skills, new perspectives, and change attitudes on and off of the runway.
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Our Creative Industry Camp runs for two weeks. During those two weeks, we will expose the girls to different aspects of the creative process, give them a glimpse into the fashion and design industry and share some of the secrets of fashion trend forecasting and interior design. The Creative Industry Camp provides exposure to multidisciplinary design opportunities. These experiences invite Black girls and other girls of color to consider design and STEAM careers.
Week one
Week one will be held in Richmond where we will focus on shoe design. Our local partner, former VCU Arts’ Associate Professor Donna Reamy, and a new collaborator Tanita Gray, a California-based African American who designs shoes, have planned five days (June 24th–28th) of learning, experiences, exposure and fun for the girls participating in the program this year. Prior to their departure for New York City, the girls will complete a shoe design course developed by Ms. Gray. Their participation in the course will be supported by Ms. Reamy and Ms. Gray.
Week two
During week two, we will head to NYC for an intensive week of networking and workshops. This is the week for participants to build a network of support to advance their opportunities for continuing their education and/or employment. We will visit Fashion Snoops, Target, Kate Spade and more. The girls will also be exposed to fashion journalism and will simulate reporting their exploration of the upcoming shoe trends as journalists. We will continue our exploration of footwear supplies with a visit to Saks 5th Ave’s extensive shoe collection, along with stops at Brother Versailles and the Brooklyn Shoe space. The girls will experience a presentation on technical packages and costing followed by a discussion and design presentation.
Scholarships are available for girls who need financial assistance thanks to our partner, Target. Interested in enrolling yourself or your girl in the Creative Industry Fashion Camp? Register on the Girls For A Change website.
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Camp Diva General Information Typical Daily Schedule
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7:30–9:00am
Drop off Breakfast (Own your own/Makerspace)
9:05–9:30am
Welcome/Morning Announcements/ Girl Power Circle
9:30–10:30am
Group Activity (Rotation)
10:30–11:30am
Group Activity (Rotation)
11:30–12:30pm
Rising 1st–5th Grade: Lunch & Free Time Rising 6th–9th Grade: Group Activity
12:30–1:30pm
Rising 1st–5th Grade: Group Activity Rising 6th–9th Grade: Lunch & Free Time
1:30–2:00pm
Cleaning & Transition
2:00–3:30pm
Group Activity
3:30–4:00pm
Rising 1st–5th Grade: Snack & Girl Power Circle Rising 6th–8th Grade: Snack & Girl Power Circle
4:00–5:45pm
Group Activity
5:45–6:15pm
Makerspace
6:15–6:30pm
Cleaning & Checkout
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Field Trips
Every two weeks, Camp Diva has an exciting theme, which many of our activities and special events are based on. These activities range from field trips with amazing destinations to skilled and talented guests and presentations. Many of our field trips and special activities are offered at no extra charge, but some do have a low fee. Please make sure to pay attention to emails and reminders for upcoming event dates and changes to ensure your daughter doesn’t miss out.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are a rite of passage for most children. But race complicates the splashes, water sports, health benefits, laughter and memories in swimming pools. We encourage every girl at Camp Diva to travel with us to a local “Y”, where they get quality swim lessons from every level. Our goal is to sharpen her skills, teach water safety and of course cool off a little. The cost is an additional $8 per week. On days we go to the pool, please make sure your daughter has a fresh towel, swim cap, underwear and pool shoes. It is preferred that she wear her swimsuit under her clothes that day.
Lunch
Food is crucial to a great camp experience and can be a prime concern for parents and participants alike. One way to keep every girl energized and happy is having a quality food service operation. If you ask around, you will hear firsthand how good our food is at Girls For A Change. We want to make sure our girls have lots of options to choose from so they get the nutrition they need. We spend a great deal
of time planning all the menus, preparing food from our own organic garden, providing cooking classes and partnering with Eat Smart to help select the best food choices and make items available that promote healthy choices. We do not provide breakfast; however, every girl is encouraged to eat a healthy breakfast before coming to camp. She is also welcome to bring breakfast and eat between 7:30–9am. For lunch, we typically have a salad bar with lots of choices in addition to hot items and at least two vegetables. We offer gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options and have alternatives for those with allergies. Girls are encouraged to try new things and can go back for as many servings as they like. Lunch is $24 per week. Please check the calendar for any updates in the meal schedule. Girls who opt out of our lunch program must bring their own lunches; however, please only pack one lunch per day as storage is limited, and food can spoil. After lunch, we will discard all leftover food, used food packaging and paper bags. Girls cannot reuse packaging because it could contaminate other food and cause foodborne illness. Girls For A Change would like to do everything we can to make the center as safe as possible. Because girls in our center have been diagnosed with nut and seafood allergies, we have declared Camp Diva a nut and seafood safe zone. Being exposed to a food you are allergic to can produce severe reactions, which is why we ask families to do everything possible to ensure that any food sent (including lunches and special snacks) for their child does not contain any nut or seafood products.
Closing Ceremony
Save the date to celebrate the girls! August 16th • 6pm–8pm All girls must wear an all white dress with nude, metallic or white sandal shoes. Girls can invite up to four guests. Every family is required to donate one dish. A form will be sent out for your family to sign up.
Lunch from Eat Smart
We have partnered with local meal delivery service Eat Smart to offer healthy, kid-tested lunches for $8 per day per girl on Monday–Friday. Eat Smart makes a variety of healthy meals that are not only nutritious but delicious and LOVED by girls here at Camp Diva. Learn more about them at eatsmartnow.com. *Note: A brown paper bag lunch on Fridays will be provided for families who register for the lunch program.
Orientation Dates
We highly recommend all participants attend our orientation. Parents can bring all documents needed to register for camp, learn how to work ProCare (our tuition assistance program), ask questions and learn about the exciting adventures we have planned for camp. When: Saturday, June 8 Creative Industry Camp: 10:30am Rising 1st–5th: 12:30pm Rising 6th–9th: 2:30pm Where: Girls For A Change 100 Buford Road, North Chesterfield VA
Payment Process
We care about your welfare and strive to provide tools that facilitate administrative processes. That is why we are excited to offer you the convenience of automatic tuition payments through Tuition Express. Tuition Express is a fully integrated payment processing solution developed by the nation’s number one selling child care management system, ProCare Software. Your payment will be safely and securely processed by Tuition Express, giving you peace of mind that your tuition has been paid on time. It’s easy to enroll and even easier to participate.
What to wear (and not to wear)
Girls should dress comfortably and come to camp wearing socks and comfortable, closed-toed sneakers. Shorts should be fingertips to thighs. Each girl should bring a light sweater or jacket as it can get cold inside some of the places where we will have field trips. Each girl will receive one Camp Diva shirt that they are required to wear on Friday field trip days. It is recommended that you purchase a second shirt as a backup. No spaghetti straps, crop tops or back outs. Every girl will need an all white dress for the photoshoot (by July 30 for the photoshoot) and white, clear or nude shoes for the closing ceremony.
What to bring
Girls will need to bring the following items to camp: Reusable bottle of water with her name on it Yoga mat Hat with a brim Becoming by Michelle Obama–Rising 6th– Rising 9th only Bug spray For pool days, you will be notified ahead of time. Your daughter will need to have a fresh towel, swim cap, underwear and pool shoes.
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SAVE THE DATE & GET PREPARED FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. 2020 is going to be huge! 2020 Golden Fashion, Beauty & Entrepreneurship Summer Exchange Program Ghana, West Africa • July 1–July 15, 2020 The trip will kick off in New York City June 29 and 30. This opportunity is for rising 6th–12th graders. Adult chaperones are encouraged to apply. Payment plans are available. View package information, itinerary and register by visiting www.ipesd.org/girlsforachange.