How to Host a Summer Girls Empowerment Camp (Without the Overwhelm)

Simple, Soulful Tips to Help You Lead with Confidence, Joy & Heart

Hosting a girls empowerment camp sounds amazing in theory—crafts, confidence, connection, kindness... sign us up! But real talk? It can also feel overwhelming, especially if you're planning it solo or trying to figure out where to start. You want it to be meaningful, fun, and empowering—without losing sleep or spending every spare minute on prep.

Here’s the good news: your summer camp doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect to be powerful. With a little intention and a few key tools, you can create an unforgettable experience where girls build confidence, deepen friendships, and discover just how amazing they already are.

💡 Key Takeaways

• A successful empowerment camp doesn’t need to be complicated—just clear, caring, and connection-centered

• Focus on experiences over perfection and let your energy lead the way

• When girls feel safe, seen, and supported, everything else flows

• With the right structure and tools, you can plan with ease and lead with heart

Start with Your Why

Before you dive into scheduling or supplies, get grounded in your purpose. Ask yourself: What do I want girls to feel when they leave? Maybe it’s more confident. More connected. More themselves. Let your “why” guide your activities, your vibe, and your flow.

When your camp has heart, girls feel it—and remember it.

Keep the Schedule Simple (And Flexible)

Aim for a rhythm that balances movement, creativity, reflection, and fun. You don’t need to pack every minute with activities—leave space for connection and rest. A basic framework could look like:

• Morning welcome + confidence activity

• Mid-morning craft or creative project

• Lunch + group games

• Afternoon journaling, discussion, or “shine circle”

• Closing celebration or reflection
  Repeat or remix as needed. Simple is strong.

Choose Meaningful, Ready-to-Go Activities

Don’t reinvent the wheel—use activities that are already designed to build self-esteem, friendship skills, and emotional awareness. Think:

• “I Am” affirmations and mirror work

• Power pose and confidence runway

• Friendship circles and compliment chains

• Journaling prompts that spark reflection and self-love
  When activities are purposeful and playful, girls stay engaged—and you feel prepared.

Create a Safe, Supportive Space from Day One

Start with a group agreement where girls co-create their values: listening, kindness, encouragement, inclusion. Post it. Refer to it. Celebrate it. The emotional safety you create is what makes the magic possible. Be the calm, confident presence they can trust.

Let the Girls Lead When You Can

Give girls opportunities to co-facilitate games, lead reflection circles, or share their favorite songs and affirmations. When they feel ownership, their confidence soars—and your job becomes easier, too. Leadership can look like small moments of courage, not just being in charge.

Include Joyful Rituals

End each day with a little ritual that becomes your thing—maybe a group cheer, gratitude share, or mini award ceremony. These small traditions build belonging and help girls leave each day feeling proud, seen, and connected.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Things might get messy. You might forget a supply. A game might flop. It’s okay. What girls will remember is how you made them feel—not how cute your printables were. Lead with warmth, laugh when things go sideways, and give yourself so much grace.

Use a Kit That Does the Planning for You

Here’s your shortcut to a camp that’s both empowering and easy to run. The Summer Workshop Kit: 4 Confidence-Boosting Workshops to Help Girls Shine All Summer Long includes everything you need:

• Ready-to-go workshop plans

• Confidence and self-love activities

• Friendship-building games

• Journaling prompts and printable tools
  You’ll save hours of prep time and have everything in one place so you can focus on what matters—creating an unforgettable experience for your girls.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up with love, intention, and a willingness to lead from the heart. You’ve got this. And your summer camp? It’s going to be the kind of experience that girls carry with them for a long, long time. Let me know what you’re planning—I’d love to hear how your camp comes to life!

- Kate