Camp Sojourner 2018

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

Quotation

From our campers…

“Just be yourself, nobody will judge you.” Brittany, age 13

“I have opened up to more people than I usually would. I have learned to listen to everyone’s ideas.” Charli age 12

“I feel that I grew as a person because I stepped up for things. I thought I was lazy but when I came I did a lot of work. I became more responsible.” Asa, age 14

“I learned at camp to be free and open to new things and to remember there is always a team of strong women who will catch you if you fall.” Cydni, age 15

“I learned not to judge a person by looks. Somebody might seem mean, but they could actually be a genuinely cool and sweet person.” Sanai, age 14

“I will take nurturing leadership skills home. When someone needs help I will help them.” Briana, age 10

“A leadership skill I will take home with me is at school, to stand up for myself and others.” Camila age 11

“I feel that I’m a new improved person because I tapped into my inner kindness, leadership, and metal smith.” Deja, age 13

“I learned that if one person cannot get it right, you can’t give up because you are a team. So you pick that person back up and do it over as a team.” Kamerin, age 13

“I will take back home with me collaborative leader skills, by including everybody and making sure everybody feels heard.” Jorja, age 13

“I learned that nature is beautiful, amazing, there are so many things in nature that we don’t notice, and once you finally notice you say, ‘How did I miss that?’” Tiya, age 12

“Just be yourself, we all accept you for who you are. And make sure you bring a rain coat.” Takia, age 11

“A leadership skill I will take home is making sure everyone has a spoken voice—when doing an activity, if some person is quiet, I’ll ask them what they think of the topic.” M’niyah, age 12

“I get to make new friends and nobody bullies me.” Ala, age 10

“I learned to be more directive and I will try to start asking for what I want. I appreciate that our counselors didn’t hesitate to let us speak or tell us their thoughts on how to solve a situation.“ Layla, age 15

“I learned that nature is a beautiful, breathing creature that we need to survive. I learned that it’s sometimes okay to want to be alone, but a team is like a family, and together we are stronger. I learned to step up and not be afraid to speak your mind and help out or change something, behind the scenes or out in public.” Saalihah, age 12

“I became more open minded about trying new things. And I learned that we have to use leadership to motivate each other.” Erian, age 11

“This year camp really feel like home and I know if anything happens I can count on all of you.” Kamerin age 13

MANY THANKS TO THE FOUNDATIONS WHO FUNDED US THIS YEAR!

25th Century Foundation
Bread & Roses Opportunity Fund
Frank H. Jernigan Charitable Trust
Henrietta Tower Wurtz Memorial Fund
Irving Harris Foundation
New Century Trust