Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Summer Camp

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Summer Camp runs as a summer program under the Girls Inc. of Carpinteria organization. The camp follows the broader mission of Girls Inc. to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold, and to help them value themselves, take risks, and discover and develop their inherent strengths.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp June 23 – August 14

The program’s stated mission is to empower girls and women to achieve personal, social, political, and economic success. It is guided by a vision of powerful girls in a society that embraces opportunities for all and prepares girls to reach their full potential by helping them build confidence, develop essential life skills, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent individuals. Girls Inc. describes itself as the longest-running girls’ leadership program, evolving with girls to meet the challenges and opportunities of the day.

The organization states that it shares a responsibility to offer a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment that builds partnerships, trust, and connections to drive its mission. It identifies inclusion, community, bold advocacy, and intentionality as core elements of its approach, including providing equitable access to opportunities and resources based on the needs of those it serves and being responsive and engaged in issues related to the lived experiences of girls. Reported outcomes from participants include that 94% of girls feel confident expressing themselves in front of others, 100% think science is fun and interesting, and 96% report they know they will graduate from college.

Last updated April 2, 2026.