The North Shore Women's Centre is once again offering its Girls' Empowerment Camp, with the 2015 edition set to launch next week.
Targeting girls entering grades 9 and 10, two camp sessions are being offered, Aug. 10-14 and Aug. 17-21.
The initiative's mission is to empower teenage girls to take action toward increasing their confidence and personal safety as well as that of other girls, according to a written statement. The camp, held daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., is offered free of charge, with lunch and snacks included.
Groups will be led by a trained youth facilitator and topics covered include: dating and friendships; social media and bullying; and self-esteem and body image. Campers will engage in a variety of activities, including dancing, art, writing and drama.
The North Shore Women's Centre, a women's drop in resource centre, is located in Lower Lonsdale and offers a host of programs and services with a goal of improving the social, economic and political status of women, and to encourage and support selfempowerment.
Info: northshorewomen.ca.
