Girls Empowered

Thank you to Doylestown Psychological Services for providing a scholarship for a girl in financial need or with extenuating circumstances to attend Camp Girl Power. We have limited spots and scholarships available for our Girls Leadership Program (incoming 7th-9th graders) and Camp Girl Power (incoming 4th-6th graders).

Register here:
https://www.girlsempowered.org/camp-girl-power/
https://www.girlsempowered.org/girls-leadership-program/

Thank you to Kiwanis Club of Central Bucks for providing a scholarship for a girl in financial need or with extenuating circumstances to attend our Girls Leadership Program. We have limited spots and scholarships available for our Girls Leadership Program (incoming 7th-9th graders) and Camp Girl Power (incoming 4th-6th graders).

Register here:
https://www.girlsempowered.org/camp-girl-power/
https://www.girlsempowered.org/girls-leadership-program/

Since 1999, June has been recognized as Pride Month. Selected to honor those that officially began the fight for equality during the Stonewall Riots on June 28th, 1969, this month serves as a time to remember and continue the “march” forward. At a greater risk for bullying, harassment, rejection, isolation, anxiety, depression, absenteeism, substance abuse, homelessness, and even su***de, it is critical that we support LGBTQ youth. Supportive adults and safe spaces are protective factors that can reduce the potential for negative impacts to this population of youth. To anyone that identifies within the LGBTQ community, Girls Empowered celebrates you!

Only 3 spots left!!! School is out, camp is in! Join us for a fun week of empowerment, including interactive discussions, games, crafts, karate, yoga, relay races and more! Register here: https://www.girlsempowered.org/camp-girl-power/

Meet our Camp Facilitators. Each day this week, we will be introducing one of our professional staff:

Last but certainly not least is Cara Harvey. She says, "I'm so excited to be part of the summer program because getting to connect with girls and help them grow in confidence and leadership is so important! Girls who believe in themselves can change the world!"

Cara is an educator, life coach, and dedicated Girl Scout leader passionate about helping women and girls reach their fullest potential. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree in Education, and spent almost a decade in the classroom before transitioning her focus to coaching and leadership development. When in the classroom, she worked in a variety of roles and founded a student leadership program and a mentorship program.

As the CEO and founder of A Purpose Driven Mom, Cara supports busy moms in creating balance, achieving their goals, and living with intention through personalized coaching, community programs, and workshops. In addition to her professional work, she brings her enthusiasm for empowerment and growth to her Girl Scout troop, where she fosters confidence, teamwork, and leadership in young girls.

She lives in Bensalem with her family and, as a mom of three (ages 19, 10, and 8), is deeply committed to empowering today’s youth to cultivate courage, confidence, and self-belief.

Meet our Camp Facilitators. Each day this week, we will be introducing one of our professional staff:

Next up is Rachel Miller. Rachel is excited to return for her second year of facilitating Camp Girl Power! Rachel says, "After 20 years in the classroom, I value creating a positive and uplifting environment where girls can tap into their strengths, build confidence, and truly understand their worth."

Rachel Miller has worked as a dedicated educator in the Quakertown Community School District since 2007. She spent eleven years as a third-grade teacher until she transitioned to Strayer Middle School teaching eighth-grade English. Rachel earned her Masters of Educational Leadership from Cabrini College and holds her English as a Second Language certification through Moravian College. Beyond the classroom, Rachel has made her mark as a coach for a local cheerleading team and the Girls on the Run program. She currently serves as the middle school advisor for the Good News Club. Her fervor for nurturing a lifelong passion for learning, and fostering self-confidence makes her a true advocate for her students’ growth.

EMPOWER your daughter TODAY! Sunday, June 7th is the last day to register to guarantee a t-shirt. Register here: https://www.girlsempowered.org/camp-girl-power/

Meet our Camp Facilitators. Each day this week, we will be introducing one of our professional staff:

Today, let's meet our Program Director and Social Media Coordinator, Crystal Higgins. Crystal says, "My favorite part about facilitating camp is seeing repeat camp participants, those that start with Camp Girl Power, progress to the Girls Leadership Program, and sometimes even get chosen to later intern. However, I am also very excited to meet some new faces at camp this summer and have some fun in a new camp space: The Yoga Gnome!"

Crystal has worked with Girls Empowered since 2022. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary School Counseling from Gwynedd Mercy University. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Temple University. Crystal also works for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County. Through this position, Crystal leads school mentoring programs in several school districts in Bucks County. She has experience working with children that have disabilities, as well as those identified at risk. She has worked with children in pre-K through high school. In her free time, Crystal loves reading, practicing yoga, and gardening. She is also the proud mom to two wild and wonderful children: an 8 year old son, and 6 year old daughter.

Meet our Camp Facilitators. Each day this week, we will be introducing one of our professional staff:

First, let's meet Girls Empowered's Founder and CEO, Dr. Dawn Haaz:

Dr. Haaz is the original co-creator of Camp Girl Power and our Girls Leadership Program, and this will be her 13th year running camps. What excites her most about our summer empowerment camps is, "When I witness girls coming into the camp shy, anxious, and unusre, and then leaving the camp feeling confident, finding their voice, and becoming EMPOWERED."

Read her bio below:

Dr. Haaz is a licensed psychologist in PA. She earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Chestnut Hill College with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. She obtained her B.A from Muhlenberg College with a major in Psychology and minor in Women’s Studies. She was honored to have been presented the Sojourner’s Truth upon graduation from Muhlenberg due to her potential in the field of women’s studies.

In addition to her work with Girls Empowered, Dr. Haaz sees clients at the private practice of David A. Nover, M.D., P.C. in Warrington, PA. Dr. Haaz empowers her clients to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others. Additionally, she worked for over 15 years in various roles at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County, including developing and facilitating an autism mentoring program and as their Psychological Consultant.

Dr. Haaz was honored to have received the 2024 Women’s Helping Women’s Award by Soroptimist International of Indian Rock. In 2017, Dr. Haaz was honored to have been selected as one of 19 Emerging Leaders in Bucks and Eastern Montgomery Counties by the Bucks County Courier Times, Intelligencer, and Central Bucks Family YMCA.

Only 2 weeks til school is out! Register TODAY to EMPOWER your daughter this summer! Limited spots and scholarships are available. Register here for Camp Girl Power: https://www.girlsempowered.org/camp-girl-power/ or here for the Girls Leadership Program: https://www.girlsempowered.org/girls-leadership-program/