1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Cecily Schmidt                         
The girls will have the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the qualities that make them each unique. They will be guided through a short yoga practice and then write poems that express these unique characteristics that make them who they are. We will close by sharing parts or all of our poems with each other.

10:30 am — 11:30 am
Guest Yoga Instructor, Aly Long                
“Seeing Ourselves Through the Eyes of Love” — We will practice asana, breath and meditation to focus on how we see ourselves. The practice will focus on loving ourselves right where we are in this moment and in every moment. Practice will include some partner and group poses.

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Elizabeth Swanson                  
“Body Image” — From my experience and as the mother of two girls, body image is an important topic to me. It’s impact on girls’ identity and confidence can’t be underestimated. I will talk about body image and the relationship we have with how our bodies look and how we feel others perceive us. We’ll also  make an art project using self pictures and strong words of identity and confidence.

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Emily McMason                    
“Living in a Social Media World” — It can be a great way to connect. It can also disconnect us from what’s important. We’ll talk about some cool research—the bathing suit test and the kitchen table test. We’ll look at some not-so-little laws—how old do you actually have to be to have a Snapchat account? We’ll dive into brain-behavior—what happens inside your head when your device buzzes at you? And talk about how to decide what to share on social media and with whom.

10:30 — 11:30 am
Guest Yoga Teacher, Kelli Mae Willia                                                    
“Powerful Partnership” — We find our strength when we lift each other up. We will use the principles of partner yoga, circus, and acrobatics to embody the power of community. Participants will learn to find body shapes strong enough to hold the weight of a partner, while developing trust and courage to allow themselves to be supported. We will go upside down, laugh a lot, and hopefully everyone will experience something brand new!

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Kimberly Mueller                             
“The Power of Being a Female Engineer” — Sometimes it isn’t easy to feel like yourself when you are surrounded by people who seem different. I will talk about being a female engineer in a male dominated field. I will share a bit about what engineers do and will then focus on why staying true to yourself creates more fulfilling experiences at work. We will also do a fun engineering type activity.

1:15 — 2:30 pm
Guest Speaker, Jennifer Johnson                       
“Get Out of My Hair, Toxins in Personal Care” — Teens are a primary target for sale of personal care products – yet some ingredients used to make cosmetics, lotion, deodorant, shampoo, and hair dye have been linked to cancer and may cause reproductive and environmental harm. We will discuss toxins in personal care products and alternatives teens can choose to protect themselves. We’ll learn about health concerns, how to read labels, helpful websites, and safer alternatives. The girls will make an all-natural lip balm to take home, to remind them they can keep looking and smelling good without toxic products!

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Sarah Meyer                         
Building a growth mindset helps us build our own awareness about what brings us joy. In our time together we will explore 6 big questions that will help us create a practice of gratitude and growth. We will play a couple games, create a gratitude journal and develop our “I am” statements.

11:00 am — 12:00 pm
Guest Yoga Instructor, Rebekah Brems      
Connection to breath with Sun Salutations. Focusing on Heart strengthening and opening with asanas and mudras. Writing exercise to bring awareness to one thing you love about yourself. However, you move body and mind either with yoga, dance, walking, writing, reading, etc., it creates space.

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Avishan Saberian                  
“Quiet Standing”—Explore how still and quiet you can be while being curious to learn about how your body can exercise by itself if you allow your mind to settle. Learn the basics of Tai chi and increase your body
awareness and inward and outward senses.

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Emily McMason                    
“Living in a Social Media World”—It can be a great way to connect. It can also disconnect us from what’s important. We’ll talk about some cool research—the bathing suit test and the kitchen table test. We’ll look at some not-so-little laws—how old do you actually have to be to have a Snapchat account? We’ll dive into brain-behavior—what happens inside your head when your device buzzes at you? And talk about how to decide what to share on social media and with whom.

10:30 — 11:30 am
Guest Teacher, Emily Johnson                                                     
We’ll move our bodies and celebrate what makes us unique from one to another. All movement is good, regardless of what it looks like. Yoga is more about how our bodies and minds feel!

1:30 — 2:45 pm
Guest Speaker, Jessica Rose                             
“A Journey of the Heart “ Jessica will guide the girls on a journey into their hearts with her sacred drum, to support heart coherence and connecting to their inner wisdom.

1:30 — 2:30 pm
Guest Speaker, Kirstin Eventyr                         
“Making and using flower essence sprays” Learn how to use flower essence and essential oils sprays to support you in your life by helping you feel more confident, have better boundaries and let go of what doesn’t serve you. You will also get to make one of our own sprays.

There are never enough words to express my deep, heart-felt gratitude for the girls who make the choice to come to camp, the parents who raise them and send them to camp, the community members who join to support them, and our generous donors who help support us on this journey.

Thank you for creating another successful Empowerment 4 Girls Camp!

Kristen Rubis
Founder and Executive Director