GLI is an extraordinary opportunity for girls in grades four and five. In just five short days girls build a community where they can celebrate their authentic selves. We give girls the space to be total silly and play while also arming them with authentic confidence and the tools to build healthy and rewarding friendships. Girls deepen their emotional intelligence, learn about healthy relationships, and practice methods for direct communication and conflict resolution.

Who: Girls in grades four and five

Program:
GLI Day camp provides the right balance between transformational workshops and vacation fun. Workshops are supplemented by fitness (GLI crazy kickball), arts and crafts, games, group projects, scavenger hunts and Olympiad.

Daily Activities Will Include…

• Tons of fun theatre games (Whoosh!)
• Interactive hands-on workshops such as Gossip and Rumors, Making Mistakes, Speaking with Courage, Tooting Your Own Horn, and more…
• Small group conversations about friends and other girl stuff 
• Craft projects like mask making, beading, collage, choreography and more…
• Very wacky sports that you may not have heard of before (Poop Deck?)
• Yummy (sometimes healthy) snacks
• Spontaneous dance parties
• Improvisation games

Price
$385 for five transformational, fun-filled days (7 hours per day). GLI T-shirt included. Bring your own bag lunch. Afternoon snacks are provided. Grade appropriate sibings are 30% off.
Scholarship assistance available; please inquire.
 

Location and Dates
Spring Break -- Coming soon!
Summer Break -- Coming soon!

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Counselors

Jackie McDonnell
Jackie McDonnell is a professional director, performance artist, oral historian and educator. Her work has taken her to Brazil, Guatemala, the Czech Republic, California, Chicago, New York City (where she currently lives) and now Wickenburg, AZ! Jackie holds a Masters degree in Educational Theatre from New York University and a BFA in Acting and Directing from Miami University. Jackie loves world music, dance, yoga and has recently discovered her inner-cowgirl!

Shannon Rigney Keane
Before joining GLI, Shannon taught for several years at PS 321 in Park Slope, Brooklyn, developed literacy curriculum, and led professional development workshops to help teachers strengthen their reading and writing lessons. She loves being a part of GLI, which allows her to get to know amazing parents and girls and gives her an excuse to scour her local library for the newest children's literature. Shannon lives in Brooklyn where, when she's not working, she's usually cooking, reading, or playing with her daughter

Testimonials

Parents Say
“GLI was a wonderful experience that my daughter will remember forever. As soon as she is old enough to attend the GLI camp on the East coast, she will!!! I wish that I had been able to attend a camp like this when I was younger:-)” – 2010 Parent

My daughter was dreading attending this camp. She was mad at me for signing her up. She wanted to spend Spring Break goofing off and watching TV, like many of her friends. She ended up LOVING the camp and asking if she can go again in the summer. – 2010 Parent

FAQ

How do I describe this program to my daughter:
We would say, “GLI day camp is an amazing opportunity to make amazing new friends, be totally silly and goofy and learn amazing new skills. There is a little bit of everything, some games, some being outside, a little crafts, small group conversation and amazing relationship workshops.”

What if my daughter needs to miss a day?
The camp is designed as an intense five-day sequence. Every day, girls share, build community and gain skills. We don’t recommend missing anything if it can be avoided.

Who is this camp for?
This camp is for every girl. In a socially safe environment girls learn to be confident in themselves, take healthy risks, make new friends and gain skills for their relationship tool box.