Camp Sojourner 2017

Our 10 year anniversary at camp was an amazing week! We had our largest group ever this year: 80 girls. We introduced two new programs: our College Prep Squad (CPS) which spent the week visiting colleges and camping in state parks, and a new social justice curriculum led by our teen leaders, where girls learned skills including messaging, public speaking, and strategy to advocate for school funding. (Pictures below.) We also continued with the camp magic that girls have come to love with creative arts, boating, hiking, climbing wall, campfires, and more. Check out our pictures below to see some of our adventures! Also, our Facebook page has ongoing updates and videos.

Many thanks to all of the wonderful staff, campers, parents/guardians, community members, and supporters who helped make this year’s session possible!

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FROM OUR CAMPERS…

“Camp Sojo is great because the people who make it up are kind, strong, and independent. They really care about you and want you to succeed.” Rakel, age 16

“In photography I learned that lighting is very important and if you get it right a photo of the sky can look like a painting.” Arielle, age 13

“You can be yourself at Camp Sojo. It doesn’t matter what you look like or how you act. The Camp Sojo family would never judge a newcomer.” Kai, age 12

“We lead each other to speak up.” Brittany, age 12

“I learned that things in nature get to have a life just like us.” Amaya, age 8

“I learned that I can live fine without my phone.” Tisah, age 11

“I feel that I did grow as a person. I became more responsible and attentive.” Jorja, age 12

“A skill I will take home is doing stuff without my mom having to ask me.” Yemaya, age 8

“I grew more social than I used to be by talking to people I don’t know.” Aiyanna, age 11

“I learned how to love animals a little bit more and that nature is relaxing and calm. … A leadership skill I will take home is making things fair. I will help my brother with things and share.” Eniya, age 11

“I feel like I took a huge role in our quartet drum performance. I learned by knowing your own and others strengths and weaknesses you can create a great end product.” Layla, age 15

“When at camp I feel free to be myself. I emerge from this shell.” Tian, age 15

“I gained patience and I can use that by not losing my cool every time my little sister messes up.” Corah, age 14

“I learned at drumming that you can make a beat out of anything.” Nyla, age 9

“I feel that I’ve grown more confident through the protest and theater. I am now more ready to speak in front of crowds.” Mary Ruth, age 12

“I really learned about self-acceptance and my self-worth and the value of not overthinking things.” Ayanna, age 16

“I learned about letting others grow and when to help, when on the spot to lead and when to sit back…” Zoey, age 16

“I learned that I am capable and worthy…” Gigi, age 16

“Being at camp is easy because all the girls surround you with love.” M’niyah, age 11

MANY THANKS TO THE FOUNDATIONS WHO FUNDED US THIS YEAR!

25th Century Foundation

Allen Hilles Fund

Bread and Roses Foundation

Connelly Foundation

Douty Foundation

Frank H. Jernigan Charitable Foundation

Leo & Peggy Pierce Family Foundation

New Century Trust

Subaru Foundation of America