Into the Woods - Building Resiliency and Confidence in Nature

The middle school years, we know from experience and research, are the most trying times.  It’s where we can lose site of our inner self, our dreams and desires.  Girls leave after 5 days of GEMS Camp with confidence and compassion knowing more about themselves and how to interpret and interact with her world. Each girl is encouraged to explore and express her felinity without scarfing her rugged strength. Curiosity is encouraged as she embarks on challenging activities as learning opportunities. Each girl is encouraged to share her voice, to speak freely sharing ideas and insights while respecting the same in fellow GEMS.  We challenge the girls boundaries of the comfort zones in act deed and thought. Most importantly the girls learn to live their “backcountry” and “front country” life the GEMS Way!  (The GEMS Way is code of conduct promoting courage, confidence and compassion in the the way we think, feel and act.)