Self Empowerment

Self Empowerment

A summer camp for teen girls designed to promote confidence and help teens learn to achieve their goals, fostering the best in them mentally, socially, and physically.

Date: July 10th to July 31st

Tuesdays & Thursday: 9:30 am to Noon

Where: Three Oaks Recreation Center

Address: 5517 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

 πŸŒŸ YOU GLOW GIRL: Summer Confidence & Wellness Camp for Teens (Ages 13-17)

Schedule: Twice a week for 7 sessions
Session Length: 2.5 hours

Session Structure

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ
βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy πŸ’ͺ
βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest experts 🍎
βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki πŸ’–
βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min) – Journaling & take-home challenge

Michele sets the tone for connection and support, Marcy brings the energy with fitness, Irene fuels the body with nutrition, and Nicki builds confidence and self-care. Dream team! πŸ”₯✨

Session 1: Glow From the Inside Out – Building Confidence & Healthy Habits

πŸ“… Thursday, July 10, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ
β€’ Icebreaker: "Two Truths and a Dream" 🀩
β€’ Goal-Setting Pair Work 🎯
β€’ Confidence Pledge & Group Support ✨

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy πŸ’ͺ
β€’ Fun warm-up & posture drills πŸ’ƒ
β€’ Bodyweight circuit for strength πŸ’₯

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest experts 🍎
β€’ Intro to Healthy Habits πŸŒ±πŸ’§
β€’ Hydration challenge πŸ’¦

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki πŸ’–
β€’ Creating a morning & evening routine πŸŒ™πŸŒž
β€’ Skincare basics & self-care hacks 🧴

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Journaling: β€œWhat does confidence mean to me?” ✍️
β€’ Take-home challenge: Track one positive habit πŸ“…

Session 2: Dressing for Your Best Self

πŸ“… Tuesday, July 15, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Compliment Circle: Giving genuine, specific compliments πŸ₯°
β€’ Confidence Mirror: Share what you love about yourself πŸͺž

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Power & Posture Workout: Strength and alignment drills to stand tall & feel strong πŸ’ͺ

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Healthy Snacking & Mindful Eating πŸ‡πŸ“

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki
β€’ Take the Color Test: Find the best colors for your skin tone 🎨
β€’ Dressing for Your Body Type: Learn how to wear outfits that flatter YOU πŸ‘š

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Journaling: β€œOne thing I love about myself is…” πŸ’–

Session 3: Healthy Lifestyle & Goal Setting

πŸ“… Thursday, July 17, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Mini Partner Challenge 🧩
β€’ Accountability Partner Check-In ✨

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Strength training basics πŸ‹οΈβ€β™€οΈ

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Meal Planning for Energy πŸ₯—

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki
β€’ Habit Stacking & Goal Setting: Small changes = BIG success πŸ†

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Journaling: β€œOne small habit I’ll add this week is…” πŸ’‘

Session 4: Skincare & Natural Makeup for Teens

πŸ“… Tuesday, July 22, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Partner Skincare Routine πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ
β€’ Makeup Swap & Try-On πŸ’„

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Dance or movement-based workout πŸ’ƒ

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Glowing Skin from the Inside Out: Foods for clear skin πŸ₯•πŸ“

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki
β€’ Hands-on skincare routine practice 🌞
β€’ Natural makeup tutorial πŸ’…

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Journaling: β€œWhat makes me feel beautiful?” 🌟

Session 5: Social Media & Taking Great Pictures

πŸ“… Thursday, July 24, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Photo Confidence Practice: Learn to pose naturally πŸ’β€β™€οΈ
β€’ Social Media Uplift Challenge: Write positive comments for each other πŸ’Œ

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Outdoor adventure walk & posture work 🌳

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Social Media vs. Real Life: Avoiding diet culture 🌐

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Tami Sumanski, Photographer πŸ“Έ
β€’ How to take flattering, natural photos πŸ“·

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Take-home challenge: Post one positive, real picture πŸ₯°

Session 6: Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience

πŸ“… Tuesday, July 29, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Resilience Bingo 🎰
β€’ Mindset Shifts: Turning negatives into positives πŸ’‘
β€’ Confidence Power Songs 🎢

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Obstacle course or team challenge πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Emotional Eating & Healthy Coping Strategies 🍫πŸ’ͺ

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Deana
β€’ Yoga for Inner Strength πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ
β€’ Handling setbacks & self-doubt πŸ€”

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Journaling: β€œWhat is one challenge I have overcome?” 🌟

Session 7: Celebration Day & Final Confidence Boost

πŸ“… Thursday, July 31, 2025

βœ… Camaraderie & Connection (40 min) – Led by Michele
β€’ Confidence Walk: Girls walk down a β€œrunway” πŸ’ƒ
β€’ Final Confidence Share: What they learned ✨
β€’ Friendship Letters: Write a note to another girl πŸ’Œ

βœ… Fitness & Movement (30 min) – Led by Marcy
β€’ Fun group workout of choice πŸ’ƒπŸ•Ί

βœ… Nutrition & Wellness (30 min) – Led by Irene + guest expert
β€’ Long-Term Wellness Strategies πŸ₯—πŸ₯‘

βœ… Self-Care & Confidence (40 min) – Led by Nicki
β€’ End of Camp: Girls' Choice! πŸŽ‰ (They pick their favorite activities from camp)

βœ… Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 min)
β€’ Celebrate your journey! Take a group photo πŸ“Έ