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GIRLS CAMPS

Building Connections Through Play

Celebrating 15 years in the neighborhood with you.

Helping girls transition from middle school to high school 

2025 Girls' Camps

If your high school  is interested, please call or email us.

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Watch how many girl athletes, of all ages, have thrived at our camps. 

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A week-long experience,
before school begins

  • ESTABLISH new friendships with girls from neighboring schools and get to know future classmates before the first day of school

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  • EASE the anxiety and concerns of being socially isolated in a new, larger school community through meaningful connection

     

  • CAPTURE & STRENGTHEN their confidence inside and outside of the classroom 

Capture
their Confidence

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"This is a great place!"

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This transformative week-long experience empowers 8th grade girls to step confidently into high school, surrounded by new friends and familiar faces.

No two days are alike

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to sports, this week-long experience uses the power of play to connect, form friendships, and build confidence.

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RESEARCH shows ...
Girls consistently rank "finding and maintaining friendships" and "fitting in socially" as their top concerns, outranking worries about grades,
homework load, or teacher expectations.​​

"As they move to the high school setting, many 9th grade students tend to view themselves more negatively and experience an increased need for friendships.

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"This is a relatively universal experience for the young adolescents, as studies reveal this to be true for even honors or“high achieving” students."

Public School Review
Transition Programs from
Middle School to High School​

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Updated May 20, 2022

 by Grace Chen

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RESEARCH shows ...
that “unstructured social times are consistently reported as one of the top anxiety-producing situations for incoming freshmen, especially among girls."

The fear of "having no one to sit with at lunch"is consistently rated as one of the top 3 anxieties about starting high school.

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LOCATION & DATES

  • DuPage & Will counties high schools

  • Camps will be held at high schools in late July or early August before school begins.

  • Best dates are chosen based on the needs/availability of the students and school

PROGRAM FEE

  • The fee will be set once student mentor participation and final details of the program are confirmed.

  • We are committed to keeping the program accessible while providing quality experiences and leadership opportunities.

FRIDAY
AWARDS CEREMONY

  • Time: 1:30 - 2:15 pm

  • We welcome parents, siblings, and all family members to join us at the awards ceremony.

OVERVIEW

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DAILY GAMES & ACTIVITES

  • 10:00   Announcements 
                  

  • 10:15   Nuke'Em Volleyball
     

  • 11:00   World Cup Soccer

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  • 11:45    Home Run Derby

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  • 12:15    Lunch

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  • 12:45    Teamwork Skill
                & Trust Building

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  •  1:30     B-Ball Knock-Out  

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  •  2:00    Recap & Dismissal

NO TWO DAYS ARE ALIKE

RESEARCH shows ...
Girls who have established social connections before school starts report being more likely to participate in class discussions and seek help from teachers when needed.

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