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Each week we will lean into what Road Trippin’ means through the lens of different themes/experiences. Here’s a look at our weekly themes for 2023.

Day Trippin’

June 26th–June 30th

LET’S CHASE THE DAY AND ENJOY THE SUN

GFAC always wants our girls to have a relationship with nature. It is the basis of everything we do, from the foundation of our buildings to the food we eat. Participants will learn how to combine structure and beauty. They will be given the chance to aid and appreciate the world. We want your daughter to understand her connection to the earth, and we can all be stewards of it, growing, nourishing, and flourishing from its bounty. We want them to disconnect from the inside and get back outside.

Trek to Success

July 3rd–July 7th

THE TREK TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP HAS NEVER BEEN CLEARER

Every day, Black entrepreneurs find a new innovative way to do business. To create. The typical professions found in past generations are constantly evolving. It isn’t out of the ordinary to combine work with fun because there is more encouragement in pursuing what we love. However, how we invest and what we invest our time in hasn’t changed. This will be a time of discovery.

Entrepreneurship is an important subject in Camp Diva as every year, girls prepare to participate in our annual Market Day. They will learn the art of public speaking, product design, and finance best practices. We want participants to have first hand experience learning about entrepreneurship from real business owners. A chance to show a self-sufficient way of thinking, and how to pair creative with lucrative.

Imaginations Set Sail

July 10th–July 14th

Imaginations Are The Key To Inspirations

Black girls are so often forced to limit themselves and think in smaller more “achievable goals.” Imagination has no limit. They have no limit. You want to sew a dress? You can. Want to create jewelry? You can! You don’t like the arts? There truly is something for everyone. Learn from other Black women to find your inner artisan. Explore the aspects of self expression. Paint, photograph, sing, be inspired and inspire others. Do it all in Camp Diva!

Homeward Bound

July 17th – July 21st

OUR TRUEST HOME IS OURSELVES.

If these last couple years have taught us anything it’s that mindfulness is important in this ever changing world and that community is the backbone of the individual.

Homeward Bound is a week focused on mindfulness and community outreach, to show that to care for others you must also care for yourself. The two most essential homes are ourselves and our community. If one is neglected everything suffers. Camp Diva wants each participant to know she is important through rest and restorative work. Black people are 15% less likely than white people to seek help when needed. GFAC aims to change that by managing the struggles in our youth, showing them proper coping skills, and creating an honest safe space.

During this week, the Richmond chapter of NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) will be hosting a week long day camp for girls going into middle school to introduce them to a potential career in the construction industry. The week is jam packed with hands-on lessons and activities hosted by industry professionals from the area. Girls will be tackling carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment, HVAC/ plumbing and commercial painting as well as facilitating engaging conversations with women in various roles within the industry.

This camp will take place from July 17th-July 20th and will be located at the new Henrico County Public School Adult Education Center at Regency Mall. All supplies, lunch, and a snack will be provided.

Laurianda Elements – Sewing Series

July 21st Photoshoot Day

Roving 2 Rhythm, July 24th–July 28th MOVING THROUGH LIFE WITH A FLOW

Rhythm is a big part of the Black community. There was a time when our words and bodies were oppressed and all we had was the rhythm of our hearts. We used that rhythm to guide us and continue to do so in many different forms including exercise and dance. Movement is important in general as it helps with all facets of health, improving the brain and the body. Dancing holds a special place in the Black community, the connection runs deep. Some of the most prolific dancers of all time were Black. One of the biggest issues on social media was the intellectual property of Black dancers. Even if you aren’t the next Misty Copeland, you are sure to find some joy in connecting to your roots through the beat of your feet.

Annual Market Day

Friday, July 28th, 12:30pm–4:30pm

Recipes on the Road

July 31st–August 4th FOOD CONNECTS US

Jamaican curry, Ethiopian sambusa, Southern chicken, food has always been an important but complex relationship within the Black Community. Filled with amazing powerful flavors but terrible realities like food deserts found in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Eating is how we get our energy for the day, it can affect mood, memory, and health. It is also a time to connect and travel the world through flavors. Tasting things from different cultures and appreciating food from your own is a way to travel distances and centuries. During this week, participants will prepare, bake, make, and eat with professionals in the community. Much like our Recipes for Success this week gives Camp Diva participants the chance to cook and create new and exciting treats.