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22ndCenturyMedia.com camp guide part 1
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Camp Birchwood’s
countdown to confidence
Camp Values That
Make a Difference
10. Girls make their own
decisions.
Camp engages girls in
their own decision-making
process. Yes, without
mom or dad there, it’s
up to them to make their
schedule and live out their
every day. Sometimes
they make mistakes. But
those gentle set-backs
show them they can persevere
and face more challenges
in their future.
9. Girls DO cool stuff.
Studies indicate that
girls tend to base their selfworth
on their relationships
rather than “hard skills” or
actual accomplishments.
At Birchwood, girls get off
the roller coaster of “what
others think” and start DO-
ING. What they gain is a
kind of “know how” no
one can ever take away.
8. Girls gain those
indispensable “soft skills.”
Unlike hard skills that
are based on the ability to
perform a task, soft skills
relate to how well you
conduct yourself within a
group.
At Birchwood, girls develop
crucial soft skills
living in a cabin of 10-12
their peers. In doing so,
they learn to share, use
good manners, listen well,
speak with respect, tolerate
differences, and come
together as a team to accomplish
goals.
7. An all-female setting is
all-special
Our all-female setting
minimizes distractions and
invites girls to communicate
openly and authentically.
There’s no competition
about appearance, or
status, or popularity. Girls
can let go of “who they
think they should be to
impress others” and focus
instead - on who they truly
are - unique, valuable, and
worthwhile individuals capable
of greatness.
6. At Birchwood, girls
stop, look, listen, and
reflect.
At Birchwood, our counselors
incorporate intentional
learning moments
into every day. Girls are
asked to reflect on their efforts
(big or small) so they
can appreciate their own
progress (rather than compare
it to others). Crystallizing
their growth turns
the simplest moment into
an epic confidence booster.
5. Social Media takes
a back seat to soulful
socializing.
At Birchwood, all the
gadgets are put away. Girls
focus on what is happening
in the moment. Life
is not measured by selfies.
It is measured by
shared laughs, outdoor
adventures, meaningful
conversations, challenges
overcome, and real connections
made with friends
in real time.
4. Time in the outdoors is
the best time of all
At Birchwood, girls depart
the blitz and chaos
of modern life and enter
a space where they can
breathe fresh air, dive into
cool waters, and sit with
the earth. A calm simplicity
weaves itself into
their everyday experience.
Stresses dissipate. Their
world becomes smaller.
More manageable. Better.
Happier. Healthier.
3. Real role models who
make a real difference
Sometimes it takes
someone who isn’t your
adoring parent to motivate
and inspire you as you
grow up.
At Birchwood, girls are
surrounded by female role
models worthy of emulation.
These college-age
ladies empower girls to
celebrate their individuality,
take on brand new
challenges, express their
opinions with respect, and
appreciate uniqueness in
others.
2. Friends really are
friends forever.
As girls share their most
joyful, honest self with one
another, a binding connection
is made. At Birchwood
girls learn what it
feels like to live kindly
and respectfully with one
another. From start to finish,
they are encouraged to
care for their own self, and
for others. The kindred
connection that is built
within this setting lasts a
lifetime.
1. Resilience and strength
is learned
Whether sailing, camping,
shooting an arrow, or
making art, every day at
Birchwood girls are active,
soulful participants in
their own lives. The live
big. They learn handson.
And they stand taller
and prouder – and stronger
- when they go home because
of it.
Submitted by Camp Birchwood,
6983 N. Steamboat
Lake Drive NW, Laporte, MN
56461, (800) 451-5270
2019
SUMMER
CAMPS
Songwriting Camps
June 17-21 OR August 12-16
Full Day Camp from 9am-3 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Camp
Ages 10 and up
Let your inner songwriter come out! Songwriters will compose,
rehearse, and record their own original music in aprofessional
recording studio. Songwriters will learn song form, song
arrangement, how to create agroove, and how to develop mood.
There will be clinics on lyric writing, harmonies, and how to develop
all the musical elements found in rock and pop songs. The last day
of the camp will be spent at the studio laying down tracks in this real
world experience of songwriting.
ILove Rock and Roll Camps
June 24-28 OR August 5-9
Full Day Camp from 9am-3 pm
Beginner/Intermediate
All Ages
Put another dime in the jukebox, baby! This camp will be focused on
all the Rock jukebox hits through the decades. Campers will learn
about the roots of Rock all the way through today’smusic by
learning the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and now! Campers will form bands,
pick songs, and play areal rock show for friends and families at the
end of the week.
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