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 Our Facts and Research is based on current trends and statistics for girls of African descent participating from a variety of sources such as CAMP DIVA,
Sisters of Nia ,the Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Circle, Girls for Change, Centers for Disease Control, National Center for Education Statistics,
Black Demographics, National Institution of Mental Health, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, African Centered Rites of Passage Studies,
and other public service agencies, publications, and Web sites.
Research has shown that girls who are unsupervised during the after-school hours can suffer an array of negative developmental outcomes,
especially when those girls come from high-risk circumstances.
90% of girls that are engaged and busy are less likely to become a teen mother
75% of the girls improved socially, academically, or behaviorally.
85% of girls are empowered by girl led activities and decision-making opportunities and most likely to own or operate a business.
83% of girls feel confident, motivated, and safe when they are in an all- girl environment.
91% of girls lives are transformed when they share their time, gifts, and talents to solve problems, strengthen communities, improve lives, and connect with others.
95% of girls develop self identity, confidence, and control, develop positive values, a sense of sisterhood, and gain practical life skills.
100% of girls and mothers stated that their relationship with their parents improved after participating in the annual
Mother/Daughter Tea on Me and Date with Dad Dinner and Dance.
Research has shown that girls that participate in a summer camp are accomplish personal goals, learn new skills, develop social skills and respect for others,
achieved a positive Sense of self-worth and usefulness. Girls gain confidence and build self-esteem, build healthy relationships with parents, peers and
adults and feel comfortable and safe in a new environment.
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