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Summer Camp for Girls Accepting Applications Now
Leadership camp, Journey, set for Washington College July 12-18
The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Has awarded a grant to Maryland Leadership Workshops, Inc. (MLW) for the operation of Journey, its residential summer camp for girls during the summer of 2015. The camp will include 25 girls who will be entering 8th or 9th grade in the fall of 2015.
The Women’s Giving Circle is an organization of women philanthropists dedicated to addressing the needs of women and girls in Howard County. The Women’s Giving Circle is a fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County which has been awarding grants to nonprofit organizations serving Howard County since 1967. MLW has been providing leadership training programs for middle and high school students in the State of Maryland for over 55 years.
Journey will run from Sunday, July 12 – Saturday, July 18, on the campus of Washington College in Chestertown, MD. The girls will live in the college dorms, eat in the college cafeteria, and experience a collegiate atmosphere during the week-long program.
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Components of the Journey program will include:
• Workshops on empowerment and motivation, communication, decision making skills, group dynamics, self-awareness, goal setting, and conflict resolution
• Small and large group projects for girls to apply and get feedback on their leadership and interpersonal skills
• One-on-one interactions between staff and girls to address specific areas of growth for the individual and identify an action plan for post-site implementation
• Recreational activities such as swimming and athletics and team building games and activities, including a Confidence Course
Applicants should have previous experience in leading peers, a willingness to try new experiences in a safe environment, and a desire to serve the community.
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The camp will be restricted to girls who are living in Howard County and who will be entering eighth or ninth grade in the fall of 2015. The cost of the camp is $730 if paying by check, $755 if paying by credit card. Applications may be obtained at www.mlw.org and will also be available in guidance offices at Howard County middle schools. Limited financial assistance is available. Applications are due May 15, 2015. For further information, contact the MLW office at 301-444-8623 or office@mlw.org.
