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by Katharyn Burkhead
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma has announced new plans for its decades-old camp program, as well as scholarships to make camp available for any girl.
"When it comes to summer activities for kids, parents want to see a variety of options with activities that kids will want to participate in," said Janienne Bella, CEO of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma. "At Girl Scouts, we do that through theme weeks, changing things up from week to week to sometimes even include families or full troops. Girls get an immersive experience in things they love; from horse camp to STEAM activities to Taylor Swift week, we've got something for everyone."
Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma operates two camps in the state, including Camp E-Ko-Wah in southwest Oklahoma City and Camp Trivera in Oklahoma City's Adventure District.
Camp offerings include day, weekend, and overnight camps, with a length of stay ranging from two to 10 nights.
Camp E-Ko-Wah, which was recently accredited for the 2024 season through the American Camp Association, has sessions that run from June 2-30, and theme weeks include Cast Iron and Carabiners, In My Camp Era, Crafty Campers, and Friendship and Flashlights – a troop and family camp weekend set for June 28-30.
Camp Trivera's sessions run from July 8 through August 2, and weekly themes include multiple horse camp opportunities, Holiday Hoopla, Unbox Your Dreams, and Fear Factor. Trivera's troop and family camp opportunity, known as Camp Y'all, will run from July 26-28.
Both camps have sessions open for girls entering kindergarten through twelfth grades, with overnight camp options available for girls as young as second grade.
"Summer camp is a rite of passage for kids, and we're providing a safe, fun space for girls to experience some independence and grow in confidence and courage," Bella said. "It's incredibly rewarding to see girls leave summer camp with new friends and a new outlook. Sometimes they come in timid and a little nervous, but they leave emboldened. We're looking forward to being part of that growth for girls again this summer. The other great thing about Girl Scout camp is that scholarships are available, so there doesn't need to be a financial barrier for girls who want to come. We want every girl who wants to experience camp to have that opportunity."
Information about financial assistance, as well as a detailed description of all camp sessions and registration information, is available here.
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