EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS ages 8-17 in SANTA MONICA

• SHIELD Self Defense Classes!  – This course will teach you how to have confidence and how to be safe around bullies and strangers! You will learn how to  do: Palm Strikes, Elbow Strikes, Knee Strikes, Kicking, Blocking, Takedowns, and Grappling! It’s awesome! The drills we do are fun exercises that are designed to increase your ability to move and change direction and position of the  body quickly and effectively while under control. It increases quick  reflexes, coordination, balance, speed, and  correct response to the  changing situation.
• Self Awareness & Building Confidence Workshop! - Through guided group discussions and individual exercises, the girls will learn to become more aware of themselves, their values, beliefs, strength & weaknesses. Once they figure out more about themselves, we guide them to stay true to their values and beliefs.  
• Yoga & Meditation Classes! Meditation & Yoga classes teaches you on how to remain center in chaos. It trains students to increase focus and train the mind to be quiet for a moment.   
• Dance Classes!  -  This action packed class is a blast! Girls enjoy learning  fun new “cool dance moves,” and routines!  
• Boat Ride/Water Therapy - Each week, we end the week with a boat ride in the Marina. This Water Therapy is very relaxing and the girls love it! 
• And More Fun Activities! 

Each day, we introduce one extraordinary woman from the past or the present, and discuss her leadership and achievements with the campers.

While we have a blast in various fun activities, we focus on a specific topic that will be incorporated in the games, class discussions, workshops, and mat chat.

Week 1: ACCEPTANCE - Acceptance of our selves and others.

Week 2: FEAR - Overcoming fear and dealing with anxiety.

Week 3: RESPONSIBILITY - It takes work to be someone that others can rely and trust.

Week 4: PERSEVERANCE - Eliminating "I quit!" attitude. Learning what commitment means.

Week 5: CONFIDENCE - Building self-confidence by getting to know oneself. 

Week 6: FOCUS & SELF CONTROL - The martial arts way.

Week 7: ANTI BULLYING - Recognizing bullies behaviors and learning to stand up for oneself.

Week 8: ANGER MANAGEMENT - Being more peaceful with oneself.

Week 9: KINDNESS & RESPECT - Respect for oneself and others. And being kind to oneself and others.

Week 10: VISION & PURPOSE - Finding something we LOVE to do and matching it to what the world needs. 

SAFETY is our main priority! 

We held in-person camps in 2020, 2021 & 2022 with zero Covid incident. 

We take every precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our campers and staff. 

Hand sanitizer will be provided.

Temperature check performed daily at check in.

Currently, we do not have the need to conduct Covid testing. But if it becomes required again, we will mandate Covid test for campers.