As a child, Christine White never went to summer camp. But after sending all four of her kids, she decided it was her turn. I realized that they had really developed a sense of determination and will and mental toughness that I wanted. So here she is along with about 30 other women at summer camp, but there are no kids, or marshmallows in sight. One of a handful of adult camps across the country, this one is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies.
Women come here to give their minds and bodies a workout.
Many of the counselors are former professional athletes, including the founder of the camp. It was created for women so that they could really find the child within and incorporate play and physical activity to empower them. This camp attracts a variety of women between the ages of 25 and 50, whose physical abilities range from those of the trained athlete to a determined beginner. The women share rooms in a lodge, share meals, and share a bond that encourages them to try everything from journal writing, to running a local 10K race, to riding a bike. I have never been on a bike before in my life, and I thought if I could ride a bike it would be a great achievement.