Our Programs

Girls Quest Experiential Summer Camp

Girls Quest Experiential Summer Camp is a fun residential academic/social enrichment program for girls ages 8 to 14. We offer a camping program with educational and development twists disguised as play. It focuses on building our girls’ abilities, confidence, and attitudes, while reducing the Summer Learning Gap—the loss of learning and knowledge that disproportionately affects children living in under-resourced communities. The camping program addresses four core principles of experiential education: literacy and communication skills, creative expression, environmental awareness, and leadership skills. The program’s daily camp activities are designed to stimulate the mind, body, and soul, and ignite girls’ learning and emotional development in the “girl-centered” magnificent natural environment of Camp Oh-Neh-Tah.

Program Goals

Address the Summer Learning Gap by providing literacy activities like reading and creative writing.
Teach girls social, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills.
Develop life skills that young girls can benefit from and leverage post-camp and into adulthood.
Improve girls’ coordination and motor skills through participation in athletic and water sports.
Provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment that encourages girls to play, grow, learn, and challenge themselves through educational as well as traditional camp activities.
Encourage girls to be outgoing, take risks, and make new friends.
Develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem, as well as empathy.
Eliminate bias and stereotypes by promoting understanding and acceptance of all girls regardless of race, color, or background.
Increase or develop understanding, respect, and appreciation for the environment.

Ceramics is only offered during two-week camping sessions. But rest assured that there are other camp activities that nurture the artist in every child.

Discover More and Register
If you would like to learn more about our camp program and register a young girl to attend, please go to the Camp Oh-Neh-Tah website: www.campohnehtah.com.

On our camp website you will find more detailed information about the camp program, valuable FAQs, interesting and informative Blogs and pictures of campers having fun. You will also find a link to “Camp In Touch”, our registration platform where you can complete an application to attend camp. If you would like the Camp Director or a member of her team to reach out to you to offer registration assistance or to answer any questions you may have, feel free to submit your contact information on the “Camp 2025” page on the camp website.

GirlsQUEST@Home Year-Round Workshops (GQ@HYR)

GirlsQUEST@Home Year-Round is a virtual version of Camp On-Neh-Tah that leverages Zoom technology and offers girls between the ages of 8-14 an opportunity to experience many traditional camp activities in the comfort of their homes. The themed workshops are offered on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00 pm and give participants a chance to complete enriching, creative and interactive activities conducive to a virtual platform. Materials like basic craft supplies, specific items needed for planned projects and instructions, are mailed to girls prior to a scheduled workshop. At times Pre-Work Assignments are emailed to participants to prepare them for fruitful discussions or planned activities. Camper favorites like Craft projects, Nature Awareness, Song Fests, Movement (yoga, fitness, dance), and Journaling make up the workshops; along with new activities like the Gratitude Tree, Guest Speakers, and the widely popular Scavenger Hunt.

Workshop Goals

Bring components of the Camp Oh-Neh-Tah experience to girls at home.
Deliver themed sessions that address developmental topics as well as offer fun activities that generate interactivity and laughter.
Focus on self-love and body-positive messages to help build self-esteem and confidence.
Inspire creativity through arts and craft activities.
Provide a nurturing environment that encourages constructive discussions that support growth.
Expand exposure to important women who have made significant contributions to society.
Give girls the chance to stay in touch with friends they have made through Girls Quest.

Teen Leadership Program

The Teen Leadership Program is designed to address the needs of our girls as they grow older. In the program, qualified girls ages 14 and up, participate in cultural, educational and leadership activities throughout the year. They receive training in leadership, conflict resolution, and behavior modeling during the school year, in preparation for serving as peer leaders during the camp program.

Program Goals

Keep teens connected, engaged, and nurtured during the pivotal ages of 14-17, and keep them on track, in school, and developing into responsible adults and their best selves.
Develop skills and attitudes needed to become leaders among their peers and in their communities.
Tap into the positive experiences of teens who have attended our camp program and are eager to stay engaged with Girls Quest as they grow and give back to the younger girls in our program.

Girls Quest is a 501 (c) (3) organization and is incorporated in New York State.
All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.