Why Outdoor Leadership, Adventure, and Education are important for girls…
- Enhanced self-esteem & confidence
- Improved body image
- Self-trust
- Self-worth
- Asseertiveness
- Self-sufficiency
- Independence
- Problem solving & resourcefulness
- Stress relief
- Connection to nature
- Greater sense of Community
“Those who pursue outdoor recreation demonstrate higher levels of self-esteem, self-trust, self-worth, assertiveness, self-sufficiency, independence, confidence, empowerment, and body image as well as a greater sense of community and stress relief through interaction with the natural environment [3,10,11,12]. The benefits outdoor recreation participation can offer to females paints a clear picture of the importance of not only exposing girls to the outdoors but in helping them build the skills to experience sustained participation in outdoor recreation.”
Mt. Hood Ski Racing Camp
Mt. Hood is known as the best summer training and skiing in the United States. The girls will be skiing on the Palmer Snow-field on salted snow to provide firm and optimal training conditions. Keely’s Camp all female coaches offer world-class visuals by training with and coaching the girls.
Mt. Hood Intro to Ski Mountaineering Camp
A girls-only intro to ski mountaineering camp on Mount Hood, Oregon. This camp will include an all-female professional guide team and education on ski touring fundamentals, outdoor leadership skills, and steep skiing skills including usage of important ski mountaineering gear.
Grand Teton Jackson Lake Kayaking Camp for Girls
This camp is for girls who are excited to learn the basics of lake kayaking in a comfortable, safety conscious, and fun environment on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park. We have an all-star female staff of ACA (American Canoe Association) fully certified kayak instructors from the best kayak school in the country, Rendezvous River Sports. This camp is directed for girls who want to improve their outdoor leadership & outdoor adventure skills.
