The Power Camp

Some national and regional networks, rather than promoting a specific curriculum, seek affiliates that embrace their philosophy of programming for girls. The Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS) promotes its philosophy of physical activity and self-esteem for girls through In
Motion workshops across the country. The organization is now taking this philosophy into nine communities working exclusively with Aboriginal girls in partnership with the Aboriginal Sports Circle. The Power Camp National/Filles d’action network also has a defined philosophy based on its understanding of best practices in gender-based girl-specific programming, and has gathered up and linked a number of interesting community based “boutique” programs and individual women committed to such programming under their network umbrella.