For over 10 years, we've been igniting the passions and talents of 6th to 10th grade girls and non-binary youth in one-week camps devoted to the arts. Using the frameworks of playwriting, comedy and fashion design, we dive deep into developing not only artistic skills but also encouraging social and emotional growth. Our fourth and newest camp, Artfully Minded, provides a sampling of different artistic disciplines with an emphasis on building skills around self-compassion and community building.
Led by industry professionals, inspiring guest artists, and supportive community mentors, our campers discover their voices, build confidence, and become agents of change—both within themselves and in the world around them. Girls Create amplifies the journey of creation, not just the final product, ensuring that every moment of learning and exploration is valued.
Each week of our camp culminates in a delightful showcase, where friends and family are invited to witness the campers' hard work and talent. This Friday celebration is a cherished moment for everyone—highlighting creativity and collaboration!
CAMP DETAILS FOR ALL CAMPS:
- 2025 is the 11th year of the summer camps program.
- Registration is open! Deadline to register is the Friday before each camp begins.
- 12-16 year old girls and non-binary youth.
- $300/week and include all materials and supplies.
- Snacks are included; campers are asked to bring lunches and water bottles.
- All camps are in person.
- 9am-3pm
- Location: Blossom House, 3300 W Nevada Pl, Denver, CO 80219
A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available for our 2025 camps. For more info please contact info@athenaprojectarts.org or visit our website https://athenaprojectarts.org/summer-camps/ for up to date information.
GIRLS DESIGN FASHION (July 7-11, 2025)
Girls Design Fashion takes our campers behind the scenes of the fashion world. They will explore what fashion design can be with various guest artists who will introduce campers to sources of inspiration, design techniques, easy ways to upcycle and the importance of sustainability. This camp not only provides a fun creative outlet, but also helps develop key life skills like innovation, focus, planning, and problem-solving. A fashion show for family and friends will top off this week of confidence and community building!
GIRLS STAND-UP (July 14-18, 2025)
Girls Stand-Up features seasoned mentors providing a fun space for girls and nonbinary youth to exercise their creative energies through creating comedy sets to boost self-confidence and playfulness. Campers will show off their comedy skills and perform sets at the end of the week.
GIRLS WRITE (July 21- 25, 2025)
Girls Write is a theatre and writing immersion camp that empowers girls’ and nonbinary youth’s imaginations through the creation of individual short plays. Guest actors and directors bring each story to life in a staged reading at the end of the week. As they develop creative tools for storytelling, campers gain confidence in their unique voices and experience the value of sharing ideas.
GIRLS ARTFULLY MINDED (July 28- August 1, 2025)
Girls Artfully Minded creates a brave space for girls and non-binary youth to express themselves through creative visual art activities. This camp includes various artistic genres including visual art, movement, storytelling, spoken word, and improv. Campers will discover first-hand how art establishes a foundation for the development of empathy for others and self-compassion for themselves. It’s self-expression through art while cultivating community!
About Athena Project
We’re Athena Project – the Denver, Colorado nonprofit dedicated to strengthening our local and global communities by empowering all women and underrepresented genders to embrace their place as leaders in the arts.
MISSION: Athena Project empowers all women and underrepresented genders through the arts.
VISION: We envision a world with gender equity where the voice of women and underrepresented genders are valued and amplified in the arts.
WE VALUE: (in order) The inherent power in the artistic voices of all women and underrepresented genders. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Equitable access to the arts. Equality in opportunities, representation, and pay. The creative process. The power of art to connect communities.
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"It's an incredible experience. You learn and practice so much and meet so many amazing people. Even if you don't continue stand-up, it's a great experience to have under your belt for acting and writing." - Girls Stand Up camp 2024 camper
"I would say that it’s super fun and you are able to learn things that other camps don’t teach you" - Girls Design Fashion camp 2024 camper
"I would tell them that it gives you a safe space and it’s extremely cool to mix Art with mental health"- Artfully Minded camp 2024 camper
