CONFIDENT FRIENDSHIPS & BOYS WITH CHARACTER CAMP (Full-Day)

Our programs help girls and boys start developing positive self-esteem, confidence, and good character at an early age. In addition to our workshops and events that we offer throughout the school year, we offer the BEST Summer camps for girls and boys throughout the Tampa  Bay area. This camp is a ton of fun for the kids. Every day we focus on a new theme where we have discussions, activities, indoor & outdoor games and then work on creative art or science projects.

With our Half-Day option, girls and boys will enjoy our group discussion, a creative art or science project, and a couple games & activities before being dismissed. We only have 10 spots available for our half-day camps. Our Full-Day campers will enjoy an extended group discussion on the topic of the day, more games & activities, another unique and creative art project, petting farm time, and approximately an hour of free time where they can enjoy playing board or card games, drawing, singing karaoke, painting nails, video games, legos, having  fun with playdough, air hockey, and getting crafty with their friends. Two separate camps will be taking place this week. Confident Friendships Camp for the girls and Boys With Character Camp for the boys. Within their camps, girls and boys will be grouped by age for discussions, activities, crafts, etc. Snack time and lunch time will be all together. We have 35 spots availalbe for our full-day camps.

Half-Day Times & Price Structure (9:00am-12:00pm):

Dates/Prices

• Feb. 1 to Mar. 31 - $169
• April 1 to May 15 - $189
• After May 15 - $209

Full-Day Times & Price Structure (9:00am-4:00pm):

Dates/Prices

• Feb. 1 to Mar. 31 - $269 (Includes FREE T-shirt)
• April 1 to May 15 - $289
• After May 15 - $309

Below are more details on our CONFIDENT FRIENDSHIPS CAMP.

Positive Friendships

In our first day of camp together, we will share why having positive friendships can impact our health in a good way. If we are in a friendship where we don’t feel valued or treated respectfully, this can impact our health negatively. We will discuss what positive friendships look like and qualities of a good friend.

Being Left Out & Excluded

One of the biggest challenges girls deal with in friendships is being left out or excluded by a friend. Whether it’s by accident or intentional, many girls don’t know how to handle the situation. During the day, girls will be able to share examples or stories of when this has happened to them. We will share productive and positive ways to manage these situations.

Dealing with Bullies

Many times girls confuse bullying with a friend or classmate who has been mean to them. We will share the true definition of what a bully is, discuss reasons why a bully might behave the way they do, and share ways to deal with a bully.

Supporting One Another- Girl Power

Girls need to support each other. Let’s face it, many of us find ourselves comparing ourselves to our friends, classmates, or even sisters. We may find ourselves wanting that person to fail or not succeed so we can feel better about ourselves. This is something we need to change in our world. We need to teach our girls early on life to support each other in everything we do. This will help build our confidence in so many ways and help our friends become more confident in the process.

Filling Your and Others Buckets

In this last day of camp together, we will discuss the concept behind the book called "How Full Is Your Bucket?" The book explains that we all have a bucket within us that needs to be filled with positive interactions, kind words, and encouragement. When we're negative toward others, we use a dipper to remove from their buckets and diminish their positive outlook. In order to have confident friendships in our lives, we need to fill each other’s buckets and in the process of doing that, we will fill our own buckets.

Below are more details on our BOYS WITH CHARACTER CAMP.

Having Character & Confidence

We will explore what it means to have strong character and be confident and believe in yourself and your choices. This camp will provide a fun and comfortable environment for boys to share, listen, and learn ways to be more confident while having a blast making new friends.

Managing Emotions

This workshop educates the boys on all the different emotions they may experience and why they have these emotions. Many boys have difficulty in this area whether it's keeping all thier feelings inside, having an angry tantrum, crying, etc. We will help the boys learn ways to manage through these emotions in a productive and positive way.

Stress & Anxiety

A really important area that impacts our health is the management of stress and anxiety. We will talk about what stress and anxiety are, ask the boys to share examples of what stresses them out, and, most importantly, discuss ways to manage stress in our lives.

Social Skills

During this day we will talk about the importance of having good social skills.  Areas we will cover with the boys include: Using eye contact when speaking to others, using positive words, avoiding the use of bad language or negative words, what to do when you meet someone, how to introduce yourself, etc. And overall helpiing the boys feel comfortable having a conversation with an adult or one of their peers.

Friendships

We will discuss friendships and how important they are to building boys' confidence. We all know that challenges can start as young as Kindergarten and will continue to get more challenging as they get older. We will cover what it means to be a good friend, how to make new friends, and qualities to look for in friends. Boys will be encouraged to share the challenges they experience and we will guide them on ways to handle it in the future.