Do you long for a place your daughter can be part of a designed community where safe fun and spiritual growth happen simultaneously?
There’s a window—a season of life—where our daughters are becoming young women while still holding onto elements of being little girls. Fort’s Girls Camp is built around that idea. Fort is a place where growth happens—spiritually, relationally, emotionally. It’s a place for friendships and faith to blossom and grow. Girls Camp is everything your daughter (and you) hope it could be.
Two options to attend Girls Camp! July 4th-10th OR July 25th-31st
First time camper?
Read our Frequently Asked Questions! Don’t forget to invite a friend and request them as a cabin mate on your registration form!
Child Safeguarding
At Fort, the safety and well-being of every child is our highest priority. We take this responsibility seriously by implementing rigorous safety protocols and continuous staff training to create a secure and nurturing environment. To learn more about the steps we take, please visit our Child Safeguarding page.
Activities
Campers engage in activities led by our amazing summer staffers. You choose your adventures! Waterfront, craft shop, archery, field games, horses, nature classes, team building, and so much more to enjoy each day. All activities are included with the exception of a few optional add-ons. Keep reading to learn more about our Horsemanship offerings.
Horsemanship Classes and Lessons
Horsemanship Classes and Lessons are an optional add-on for Girls Camp. Fort Wilderness is a member of the Certified Horsemanship Association, and we follow their standards and techniques in order to promote a fun, safe, and educational experience. Classes are spread out over four days, weather-permitting.
RODEO GAMES (+$150)
Cowgirl Up! This class offers a chance for campers to learn about the fun sport of rodeo. Each class is one hour of mounted games and learning skills needed for rodeo life, such as barrel racing skills, roping, and much more.
TRAIL CLASS (+$120)
Designed for the weekend rider, campers are on a horse for approximately 45 minutes per day in God’s creation. Some riding instruction is given, such as crossing trail obstacles, controlling your horse at different gaits, and basic horse info. It’s all done in a laid back, fun Fort way!
Transportation
We welcome your family to drive your child up to Fort, take a tour, and meet your counselor. Fort is helping to connect families to arrange a carpool – learn more here: Transportation
Financial Assistance
Fort Wilderness desires that camp be available to all people, regardless of finances. Don’t miss out on camp. Learn more and apply: Financial assistance
Food Allergy Note
For any food allergy, we want to help. Please email no less than 2 weeks before the first day of camp. Contact the Youth Camp Food Service Director (Janet) at janetmer@fortwilderness.com
Service Animal Note
Do you need to bring a Service Animal to camp? Please email documentation from a licensed professional (doctor, psychiatrist, or other mental health professional) no less than 2 weeks before the first day of camp, stating that the animal is an essential part of treatment for a disability. Send the information to the Registrar (Jackie) at jackiedunham@fortwilderness.com.
Basic Camp Schedule
| Opening day | Arrive at Camp! (1:30 – 4:00 PM) Meet your counselor and cabinmates, move into your cabin, and take a swim and/or horseback test. (Goodbye to parents) First dinner and all camp activity |
| Day 2 to Last Full Day of Camp | Breakfast, lunch, dinner shared with campers and counselors. Morning session with your speaker, followed up with cabin time. Campers engage in staff-led activities. You choose your adventures! Waterfront, craft shop, archery, field games, horses*, nature classes, team building, and so much more to enjoy each day. *Involves additional cost An evening group session followed by a nightly all-camp activity and a campfire. |
| Last Day | Pack up, eat breakfast, check out of Fort, and take camp transportation or be picked up by parents. |
