EMPOWER UP!
CAMP FOR GIRLS
AGES 7 - 12
Can you recall a time as a young girl when you wished you had the skills to cope with anxiety and worry, to stand up to your peers, to follow your instincts, and to voice your needs?
EMPOWER UP!
CAMP FOR GIRLS
AGES 7 - 12
Can you recall a time as a young girl when you wished you had the skills to cope with anxiety and worry, to stand up to your peers, to follow your instincts, and to voice your needs?
Empower UP! is a unique Day Camp opportunity for young girls that provides personal growth at an impressionable time in their lives.
During this unique and engaging week of day camp, the girls will practice self-confidence skills that reduce anxiety so that they can feel empowered even during those difficult times where they question their ability to cope with challenges.
2021 Camp Details
Dates
June 21-25
June 28-July 2
July 5 - 9
July 12 - 16
*more dates may be added in August
Times
9 AM - 3 PM
Monday-Friday
Ages
7 - 12
(girls only)
Tuition
$375 for the week
(per child)
Payment
PAY PAL (online)
Location
Camp is held in
Fall City, WA
"Immediate Effects"
"The effects were immediate. My daughter oozed positivity and enthusiastically shared what she learned about meditation. The positive messages of the camp came out daily in our conversations. She told me she loved the camp, she 'felt welcomed there' and was one of the only places she felt she could truly 'be herself'."
~ Kristen, Teacher and Mother
"Exceeded Expectations"
"The whole camp exceeded my expectations - from the thoughtful, empowering activities and crafts, exposure to nature, healthy snacks - this camp provided a truly empowering and enriching experience."
~ Jenny, Teacher and Mother
"Self-Acceptance"
My girls learned so much at this camp! They learned coping skills to deal with stress, they identified their personal attributes and strengths, and they LOVED the healthy recipes!! I heard a lot of positive 'I am' statements. I also heard my daughters talk a lot about self acceptance... which is awesome! The mindfulness and art projects exceeded my expectation."
~ Cassie, Teacher and Mother
Hello! I am Karen Kane, founder of Enlightened Empowerment and the Empower UP! Camp for girls. I empower kids who struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, and strong emotions to choose a new mindset, one that makes them feel more in control of their lives, their choices and their emotions. I am a certified Life Coach for Kids, through the Adventures in Wisdom(TM) program, have a Masters in Teaching, and have been teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to kids since 2002. I am on a mission to help kids see the beauty within and to be the leaders of their own lives!
Camp Elements and Activities
1
Mindset Coaching
Karen Kane, the instructor and founder of Enlightened Empowerment, is a certified WISDOM life coach for kids through the Adventures in Wisdom(TM) program. Over the week, the girls will have lessons on connecting to their own inner wisdom, honoring their uniqueness, creating powerful self-confidence, identifying negative self-talk, powershifting to positive self-talk, and becoming their own BFF. Lessons are taught in an engaging way through the use of storytelling. (Stories and lessons are from the Adventures in Wisdom(TM) curriculum.)
2
Emotional Regulation & Tools for Anxiety
The girls will learn many tools for managing emotions and thoughts of worry and fear (common at this age) through breathwork and mindfulness practices. We will be making foods that nourish the nervous system, learning some energy balancing exercises along with a daily meditation and yoga practice, which has been proven to be highly beneficial in regulating emotions and calming anxiety.
3
Hiking
The camp is held adjacent to the Preston-Fall City trail system, allowing miles of hiking on paved and dirt trails. Each day, we will walk up to the trail to spend some time in nature, where we will practice some mindfulness skills and have some fun too. One year we hiked to the base of Snoqualmie Falls! (This is entirely dependent on the girls' hiking abilities, as a group, and not a guaranteed experience.)
4
Intrapersonal Skills
Three of the most empowering things girls in this camp will learn is how to manage thoughts, control emotions, and cultivate inner awareness. This is where our INTRA-personal skills lie. Kids are already exposed to INTER-personal skills, such as being a team player, cooperating with others, communicating, etc., but little is done for kids to develop self-awareness. When they tap into that power within, they are better able to control their reactions, stand their ground, and make conscious decisions that align with their own integrity.
5
Art and Projects
On the first day, the girls will decorate their own special treasure boxes to collect all the things we will make over the week. Among those will be a very special "I AM" board where they will get to make a poster that beautifully expresses all of their wonderful qualities. We will also make stress balls and affirmation flags and more. There are too many projects to name here!
6
Yoga & Meditation
Each morning, we will begin our day with a yoga and meditation practice. Karen has been teaching yoga to kids for over 18 years and teaches classes after school in locations throughout the community. Yoga provides amazing physical, mental, and emotional benefits. The impact of having a quiet, safe space to find some peace and allow the mind to be free of thoughts is profound and such a gift to receive at such a young age! This is often times the girls' most favorite part of the camp!
7
Hula Hoop Dance
Who doesn't like to hula hoop? But, there is so much more to this little plastic circle! This "circle of power" can transform confidence. We begin the week with each girl making and decorating their very own hula hoop which they will take home with them at the end of the week. Besides learning the "normal" way of hooping around the waist, the girls will also learn lots of really fun, cool tricks that will bring them joy, positivity, strength, coordination, and guaranteed smiles.
8
Healthy Snacks
Each day, the girls will be preparing (from scratch!) a healthy snack and we will talk about the importance of fueling our bodies with good food that builds energy, stamina and brain power! Some of their favorites include homemade hummus and cut up veggies, smoothies, freshly made sunflower seed butter with apples, and fruit juice popsicles. Banana ice cream made from just bananas will be our final treat on the last day!
COVID-19 Camp Protocols
All Outdoor Activities
We have made some modifications this year so that all activities will take place outside. The studio will not be used this year. This will allow for plenty of ventilation and fresh air. In the event of rain, some covered areas will be provided, but participants should be prepared to be outside in the weather! Activities will then be modified as needed.
Daily Screening
Each morning, parents will be required to take their child's temperature and record it on a screening form (bring your own pen, please) that will also include the following questions:
If any questions are answered yes, the child will be sent home.
Physical Distancing
Group sizes will be limited to up to six participants from a geographical area no more than 30 miles away from Fall City, WA. Department of Health recommends group sizes to be no more than 10 people. Outside of the six participants, there will be one junior camp assistant, the instructor, and the instructor's daughter, for a total of nine people present during camp sessions. All activities conducted will be things that can be done by practicing safe physical distancing. This means that some of the normal activities and games played in the past will not be done this year. We will practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet at all times and if for some reason that is difficult to maintain for any amount of time, all participants, and staff will wear a cloth face covering and continue to distance as much as possible and for the least amount of time. The girls will use their hula hoops as much as possible to help remind them to stay in their designated space.
Hygiene Practices
Outside hand washing stations will be readily available with soap and paper towels. Participants will be trained on proper hand-washing technique (minimum of 20 seconds) and staff will monitor. Alcohol-based hand gel will also be readily available and used as needed. Participants will have a bathroom available (in a brand new travel trailer in the driveway) and will be required to wear their face covering when using the bathroom. All doors, windows, and ceiling fan vents will be open at all times to allow for proper ventilation. Bathroom users will be spaced out as much as possible. Door handles and sinks will be wiped down with disinfectant spray between each user.
Cloth Face Coverings
Because all camp activities will take place outside, while practicing physical distancing, the use of face coverings should be kept at a minimum. However, if there are times when staff and/or participants need to come closer, all participants and staff will wear a face covering. Parents will be required to send a comfortable and proper-fitting cloth face covering with the child each day. It is up to the parents to properly train their child on how to put the covering on and this will need to be demonstrated on the first day of camp upon arrival.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
All surfaces touched by multiple participants will be disinfected daily, and as needed. A safe, hydrogen-peroxide based, or diluted bleach solution will be used for disinfecting. All chemicals will be stored out of reach and away from camp participants. Disinfected craft materials will be issued daily by assigning specific pens, markers, scissors, glue, etc. to each girl. They will be properly disinfected between each use. However, there will be a limited number of colors/choices available because of this. As an example, they may each only get 2-3 marker colors to use each day. Parents are encouraged to send art/craft supplies from home, to minimize sharing of public materials and also to allow for more creativity. A list of recommended supplies will be provided and will include basic things like: scissors, pencil, markers, glue, and glitter glue.
Food and Snacks
Because healthy eating and preparing and making snacks is a much enjoyed part of camp, special considerations will be factored in. For instance, gloves and facial masks will be used at all times during food preparation and there will be no "sharing" of snacks, equipment, or utensils. Participants will make their own individual portions, and staff will do much of the preparation and all of the serving, while participants observe. (Recipes will be sent home.) All participants need to bring their own lunch each day and additional snacks as needed.
If Someone Develops Signs of COVID-19
If any participants begin to feel ill, they will immediately be separated from the group, a parent (or designated alternate) will be called to come pick them up and they will not be able to attend the remainder of the camp. If the instructor becomes ill, she will physically separate herself (by at least 20 feet) until all parents arrive to come pick up their child. Camp will then be cancelled for the remainder of the week and a pro-rated refund will be issued to all participants. Additionally, if any of the instructor's family members (living in household) become ill, camp will be cancelled and a pro-rated refund will be issued.
Parental Discretion
It is up to the parents to use their discretion as to whether their child will be able to understand the importance of and willingness to maintain physical distancing, to abide by proper hygiene protocols, to have awareness of not sneezing/coughing around others, and to limit or avoid touching surfaces and materials. It is imperative that your child is able to follow directions and the rules. Parents will also need to ensure their child can wear and put on their own face covering without assistance. Additionally, it is up to the parents to decide if they are comfortable with the level of risk involved in participating in this camp. We will do everything possible to mitigate exposure and transmission of the COVID-19 virus, however, there is still a small element of risk. If you feel your child would be unable to follow these procedures and protocols, or if you are not comfortable with the risk, then please consider attending next summer, when (hopefully) things will be more normal. Thank you for understanding!
Listen to one of our camp alumni share about how this camp impacted her life in a profound way.
What to Expect
A boost in your child's self-confidence
Awareness of a new way of looking at life
Safe space to share fears and worries
Calm and nurturing environment
Empowering arts and crafts
Tools for taming anxiety
Exposure to new foods
Individual attention
Change in mindset
Physical activity
Personal growth
What NOT to Expect
No youth lead counselors (adult in charge)
Not a cure for anxiety or other disorders
Not therapeutic counseling
No getting lost in the crowd
No idle time or boredom
No religious affiliation
No inside time
No screens!
No chaos
FAQ
Health and safety protocols as prescribed by the CDC, Washington State Department of Health, and King County Public Health will be implemented. Please refer to section above (COVID-19 Protocols) for details on specific procedures.
DUE TO COVID-19, THERE WILL BE NO EXTENDED CARE OFFERED THIS YEAR. Early morning care is not available, but there is a possibility of extended care up until 5 pm. If that is something you need, please contact Karen directly to see what can be arranged.
Each day, your child should bring a (full) water bottle (enough for the whole day), good walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen (apply prior to camp), lunch, snack, a hat, change of clothes is recommended too in case we get wet or muddy. COVID-19: cloth face covering required, personal art/craft supplies to eliminate need to share (optional)
Camps are limited to six participants. There will also be a junior camp counselor, plus Karen's daughter.
Empower UP! Camp is designed for girls ages 7-12 (going into grades 2nd-7th). Camp is held Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Empower UP! Camp is designed specifically for girls. This allows the girls a safe place where they can share their thoughts, fears, worries, etc. Please watch www.enlightened-empowerment.com for future programs and workshops designed for boys.
The camp is held at Karen's personal residence in Fall City, WA, adjacent to the Preston-Fall City trail. Address will be provided upon registration. COVID UPDATE: We will be conducting all activities outside and will not be using the studio.
Lunch will not be provided. Your child will need to bring a healthy lunch and possibly a snack. We will be making a snack each morning, but we will be active and they can get hungry!
We are an animal-loving family! We have two (outdoor) cats, a very sweet dog (German Shepherd), three ducks and three chickens, and a few fish in a small pond. The dog will be kenneled up during camp hours. The ducks and chickens will be contained within a separate fenced-in area, but if the girls want to see the ducks and chickens, that is definitely a possibility.
The Empower UP! Camp for girls has been in operation since 2018.
There will be one adult (Karen) and one junior counselor (teen) present during camp hours. Our teen counselors are girls who have attended camp in the past and have demonstrated responsibility and leadership capabilities.
Full refunds, less a $25 handling fee, will be provided if at least two weeks' advance notice is provided. SPECIAL PANDEMIC REFUND - If any participant, the instructor, or instructor's immediate family show symptoms of COVID-19 during the week of camp, camp will be cancelled and a pro-rated refund will be issued for all participants.
CONTACT
PHONE/TEXT
(425) 748-8663
ENLIGHTENED EMPOWERMENT, LLC
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