Camp WIN

Camp WIN

ACA Accredited Camp | Day Camp | General Camp

Camp WIN is WIN (Women’s Intersport Network) for KC’s flagship youth event for girls ages 6-12 and is designed to EMPOWER girls by introducing them to 16 different sports and fitness activities throughout four days in a safe and encouraging environment.

In addition, more than 200 middle school and high school girls serve as junior and team captains, developing their own leadership skills while giving back to the community.  Instructors and coaches come from local universities, colleges, high schools and other area organizations, including KU, K-State, and UMKC.

Each day features a Life Skills session with speakers on topics such as encouragement, preparation, self-esteem and healthy eating. Curriculum includes lessons from WIN’s award winning LIVE ACTIVE peer mentor program.

Camp WIN’s goal is to introduce girls to sports they have never tried in the hope that they find something they like and stay active. Girls become more active and are more willing to try new things, especially sports and fitness activities, after a session at our camp. We measure this change through post-camp evaluations completed by campers, captains and parents.

Increasing a young girl’s physical activity level and her confidence has tremendous long-term effects. Studies have shown that girls who participate in sports are less likely to get pregnant or use drugs and are more likely to graduate from high school and have higher levels of self-esteem. Before attending camp 70 percent of participants surveyed considered themselves an athlete. After participating, that number grows to 96 percent. That change in mindset gives them the confidence to try new things, challenge themselves and become leaders.