Welcome

Girls’ Leadership Camp is an exciting leadership development program for Philadelphia girls just entering its second year. We believe that being part of a diverse and caring community, connecting with nature, creating art, and engaging in meaningful service projects are essential ways for young women to grow and learn, as people and as leaders.

The first season of our summer sleepaway camp program, Camp Sojourner, was a huge success! Girls spent a week at our beautiful mountain site participating in activities such as boating, swimming, climbing, archery, teams course, drawing, writing, dancing, drumming, woodworking, and theater. Check out our pictures in the ‘Program’ section of this website to see for yourself!

As you all know, our country is confronting one of the most difficult financial markets in almost 80 years.  This has affected everyone we work with, including some of the families and campers we serve, and has greatly impacted our funders.  We know how important it is, during these times more than ever, that youth have positive, affordable recreational options and leadership development programming. We are excited to report that we have worked to continue our camping program, but will be offering our summer experience on a smaller scale, with Camp Sojourner running from Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2nd.

We are now gearing up for Camp Sojourner 2009.  Camper and staff applications can be downloaded and submitted to us through this website.  Please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions, or to send you an application.

Finally, we have begun this year’s service projects, which are focusing on Global Warming and Gun Violence. Youth and adult women have met through the fall and winter and are now working with local organizations around these issues. We will keep you posted on our progress.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Camp Sojourner, Girls’ Leadership Camp! Please contact us if you would like to get involved with our program, as a camper, a parent, or a volunteer.

Best wishes,

Alisha Berry and Kandace Thomas, GLC Directors