School Break Camp Programs

Girls Inc. San Antonio serves girls in 1st-5th grade for one exciting week during spring break. STEAM Camp is the perfect opportunity to continue a girl’s educational growth in science, technology, engineering, art, and math. In addition to the high-quality learning experience, the program provides a safe space for girls to be when school is out of session for the week of spring break.

March 11 – March 15, 2024

Wild & Wacky Weather – 1st-5th grade
Exploring Natural Disasters – 6th-8th grade
Workforce Ready – 9th-12th grade

Glenda Woods Girls University Summer Camp 2024

Monday, June 5 – Friday, August 4, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Harvey E. Najim Girls Inc. of San Antonio Campus – 2214 Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78213
For girls in 1st-6th grade
Cost: $150/girl per week*
Camp scholarships are available for those who qualify, subject to availability.

Glenda Woods Girls University is a full-day summer day camp for girls in 1st-6th grade. Each week has a different theme and includes core activities in art, science, reading, and sports. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided. Weekly field trips and multiple swim days!

Register online through our new parent portal

Weekly Session Themes

• • Week 1 (June 3-7): Be Our Chef
    Calling all young chefs! Grab your gear and get ready for a culinary adventure. This week campers will implement kitchen safety while learning some of their favorite recipes, so tie up your apron and let’s get cooking. Majors: Culinary Arts/Nutrition
  • Week 2 (June 10-14): Time-Traveling Explorers
    From recreating DaVinci’s inventions to exploring ancient civilizations and space, each day features hands-on STEM challenges for an engaging and interactive experience. Throughout the week, campers will not only discover the wonders of history and science but also develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the interconnections of the past, present, and future. Majors: History/Science/Engineering
  • Week 3 (June 17-18, 20-21): Going Green (No camp on June 19th)
    Learn ways you can conserve and preserve our Earth from your own home. Explore different ways you can contribute to maintaining the sustainability of our planet. This includes preserving our land, conserving our water, and protecting our air. Majors: Biology/Ecology/Aquatic Sciences
  • Week 4 (June 24-28): My Mind and Me
    Girls will navigate all things mental health from identifying and exploring what goes on inside of their brains to gaining skills in self-care and coping strategies. Girls will put these into practice through activities such as guided yoga and meditations to learn how we experience and regulate our emotions physically. Majors: Psychology/Counseling/Behavioral Health
  • Week 5 (July 8-12): Disney Week
    Be our guest for a week packed with all things Disney – where we are strong like Mulan, smart like Belle, and bold like Merida. From behind the curtain, to the spotlight on stage, we strive to cultivate self-confidence, teamwork, and creativity. Majors: Theater/Dance/Visual Arts
  • Week 6 (July 15-19): Girls Gone Global
    Girls will grab their passports and travel the world with us, learning about different foods, music, dance, language, and traditions of other countries. As we explore what strong, smart, and bold girls look like around the world, girls will be able to explore and take pride in their own cultures. Majors: Anthropology/Geography/Sociology
  • Week 7 (July 22-28): Who Done It?
    Oh jinkies, the Girls Inc. detectives need your help with a case! Do you love solving mysteries? Think you can find the culprit? We will explore the fields of criminal justice and forensic science as we try to unravel the clues and solve the case. Majors: Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
  • Week 8 (July 29 – August 2): Girls Inc. Summer Olympics
    Improve your game and have some serious fun! This week campers will learn about the dedication and training needed to become an Olympic athlete. Tie your laces, put on your game face, and let’s go for the gold! Majors: Sports/Health and Wellness/Fitness

Camp Program Aides 2024

Throughout the summer, girls in 7th – 9th grade who serve as Girls University Camp Program Aides (CPAs) will develop their leadership and team-building skills while working with other girls and staff members to provide an outstanding and nurturing camp experience for the young girls at Glenda Woods Girls University Summer Camp. Girls will also develop friendships, earn community service and leadership hours. Breakfast, lunch and snacks provided.

All interested CPAs MUST attend both required training sessions: Saturday, May 11th and Saturday, May 18th from 9 am – 2 pm. All trainings will be hosted at Girls Inc. of San Antonio’s main office: 2214 Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX 78213. Lunch will be provided.

Cost: $30/session (sessions are divided into two week blocks and all confirmed CPAs will be able to select their sessions once they’ve completed mandatory training)

Register online through our new parent portal

Program Scholarships:

Program scholarships are available for those who qualify and subject to availability. Parents/Guardians must provide proof of income for all adults in the household. Our maximum scholarship award amount is $75 per week. Please submit all required documents at the time of registration; incomplete paperwork cannot be processed.

NOTE: You must first register your child for Glenda Woods Girls University Summer Camp before your program scholarship application will be processed.

If you are interested in applying for a program scholarship, download a copy of our scholarship application form and submit it to amarcil@girlsincsa.org.

Staff Contacts:

• • For general camp questions please contact Linda Longoria at 210-298-5868, llongoria@girlsincsa.org.
  • For questions regarding registration, payments and program scholarships, please contact Amber Marcil at 210-298-5866 or e-mail amarcil@girlsincsa.org.