Custom Programming

Empower Camp Custom Programming

Our custom programming option infuses a bit of Empower Camp "magic" into everyday life! While we can't bring everyone to camp every single day of the year, we CAN bring Empower Camp to you. Empowerment is part of an ongoing personal journey for women of all ages and this option allows maximum flexibility for a big impact.

Here's How it works:

Share your group objectives and we will design the program specifically for your needs!
We can support groups up to 150 participants.
Our programs can range anywhere from 1 hour to a full day and overnight/weekend programs.
Program price quote available upon request.

Examples of activities that can be built into the program include…

Icebreakers that make an IMPACT: Our ice breakers inspire conversation, build new connections, break down barriers, encourage participants to get outside their comfort zone and are a whole lot of FUN!
Team Challenges: Our team challenges include life-sized puzzles, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, goofy games and more to instill leadership and teamwork. You’ll be cheering “Let’s go team!” in no time.
Real Chats: Want to dig a bit deeper? We host small-group interactive discussion sessions focused on specific topics. Examples include self-confidence, self-respect and self-talk.
Power Zones: We all empower ourselves in different ways. These sessions are designed to expose participants to different empowering hobbies. Options include vision boards, guided journaling exercises, group hiking, and more.

Empower Camp facilitated Buffalo Seminary’s new student program in 2017 and has led custom programs for Girl Scout Troops and adult corporate events.

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2018 Empower Camp

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Empower Camp is open to all interested young women, ages 13-18, who would like to ignite their inner power through a 48 hour summer camp program.

Empower Camp believes that if a young woman wants to attend camp, she should have the opportunity to do so which is why we believe in offering Camp Scholarships.

All spots for our 2018 Camp have been filled. Join our Wait List to be informed if a spot opens up. Campers will be informed of open spots in the order in which the wait list requests are received.

2018 Empower Camp

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

August 24-26, 2018

Duffield Camp & Retreat Center*

11740 Worden Road

Delevan, NY 14042

Only one hour from Buffalo!

The cost is $295 per camper:

The camp fee includes lodging, food and all camp activities.
Need-based scholarships have been allocated to our 2018 campers. For questions on camp fees or scholarships, please email info@empcamp.com

*Empower Camp is a non-denominational camp program, open to all cultures, religions and backgrounds.

Registration Process

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Registration Process

All spots for our 2018 Summer Camp have been filled. Join our Wait List to be informed if a spot opens up!

Campers will be informed of open spots in the order in which the wait list requests are received.

Duffield Camp & Retreat Center

The Property

Duffield Camp & Retreat Center is a beautiful 137 acre campground located in Delevan, NY (One hour south of Buffalo) that serves as a camp, conference center and retreat space.

Since 1950, Duffield has been welcoming campers of all ages to experience the beauty of nature and to provide the perfect setting to create ridiculously fun camp me

Duffield Camp & Retreat Center is a beautiful 137 acre campground located in Delevan, NY (One hour south of Buffalo) that serves as a camp, conference center and retreat space.

Since 1950, Duffield has been welcoming campers of all ages to experience the beauty of nature and to provide the perfect setting to create ridiculously fun camp memories.

Empower Camp will be renting this stunning property for our inaugural 2018 camp.

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The Lodging

The Property

Campers will be housed in modern cabins with bunk beds, electricity and bathrooms. These cabins totally qualify as "glamping"... AKA glamorous camping.

Each cabin will have two counselors with approximately eight gals per cabin. Cabins will be assigned based on age.

Part of cabin life is cabin spirit! Each cabin will be assigned a team nam

Campers will be housed in modern cabins with bunk beds, electricity and bathrooms. These cabins totally qualify as "glamping"... AKA glamorous camping.

Each cabin will have two counselors with approximately eight gals per cabin. Cabins will be assigned based on age.

Part of cabin life is cabin spirit! Each cabin will be assigned a team name, and a part of the Empower Camp Chant! Campers will build deep relationships with their cabin mates throughout the weekend.

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Dining

The Property

Dining

We will eat together at the Dining Hall, Janeway, where delicious food is aplenty. Nutritious and delicious - each main course will be will leave your belly full and happy.

You will never go hungry at Empower Camp with mid-day snack deliveries, PB & J sandwiches available at every meal and as many second helpings as your heart desires.

We will eat together at the Dining Hall, Janeway, where delicious food is aplenty. Nutritious and delicious - each main course will be will leave your belly full and happy.

You will never go hungry at Empower Camp with mid-day snack deliveries, PB & J sandwiches available at every meal and as many second helpings as your heart desires.

Hydration will be top of mind and will be served with every snack, meal and available throughout each day. (H2O is the way to go!)

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Scholarship Application

Need-based camp scholarships are back! Thanks to generous donors, we are able to provide a limited amount of need-based scholarships. Empower Camp believes that if a young woman wants to attend camp, she should have the opportunity to do so regardless of her family’s financial situation.
Scholarship applicants must register for Empower Camp BEFORE submitting a scholarship application.

To receive financial assistance, first complete the Camper Registration Form.
Complete the Scholarship Application and pay a $25 deposit. Pay the deposit via cash, check to ‘Empower Camp’, Venmo to ‘Empower Camp’, or via PayPal online. Please note that unsuccessful applicants will have the $25 reimbursed. Please note that your $25 deposit will be returned to you after the camper attends the program. Any no-shows will not have the $25 deposit returned.
Your request will be reviewed by assessing individual need and merit of each applicant and scholarships will be awarded on a case-by-case basis. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

2024 Scholarship Application coming soon!

Scholarship Application

The Scholarship Application is embedded within our Registration Form.

Application deadline is May 15, 2024.

To receive financial assistance, complete the Registration Form.
Submission of a Scholarship requires a $25 deposit which is due at the time of registration. Please note that unsuccessful applicants will have the $25 reimbursed.
Your request will be reviewed by assessing individual need and merit of each applicant and scholarships will be awarded on a case-by-case basis. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Camp whitman

Welcome to Camp Whitman!

Located on the west side of Seneca Lake between Geneva and Watkins Glen, right off of Route 14, this beautiful 117 acre property features private lake frontage, woods, ravines, meadows, a pond, and playing fields. The facilities are simple and rustic.

Empower Camp will be renting this stunning premier lakefront property for our 2023 summer camp program.

Accommodations

Campers will sleep in simple, rustic cabins. Fall asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature - waves hitting the shore of Seneca Lake and crickets singing their happy tune! Cabins are assigned by age and campers have the opportunity to request one cabinmate in their camp registration.

Part of cabin life is cabin spirit! Each cabin group will be assigned a team name, team color and a part of the Empower Camp Chant! Historically, our campers have built deep relationships with their cabin groups throughout the experience...essentially becoming family!

Campers will have access to a shared bathhouse which is a short walk from the cabins.

Dining

Overlooking Seneca Lake, we will eat together in the Dining Hall where delicious food is aplenty. Our certified cooking staff does an incredible job of providing options to meet the dietary preferences and needs of each camper. You can specify specific dietary needs on your camp registration form.

With a rating of 5 out of 5 stars on our camp surveys since 2018, the food at Empower Camp has become an infamous part of camp! As one of our campers stated, "I love trying the delicious foods that was made for us!"

You will never go hungry at Empower Camp with mid-day snack deliveries and as many second helpings as your heart desires.

Hydration will be top of mind and each camper will receive an Empower Camp water bottle to bring to all activities...hydrated and happy!

Our head chef is certified by SafeServ, the National Restaurant Association.

Camp Fee

The total camp fee is $345 per camper.

Accepted Payment Methods: Pay via cash, check payable to 'Empower Camp', Venmo, to ‘Empower Camp’, or online via PayPal.
Discounts: Discounts: (1) Early Bird Discount ($20 discount for completed registrations received by 3/31/24) (2) Bring a New Friend Discount ($20 off for you and your new friend when you both register for camp).
Fee Due Date: The full camp fee is due at the time of registration.
Payment Plans: Available upon request.
Refund Policy: The last day to receive a refund on your paid camp fees is May 1, 2024. As of May 2, 2024, no portion of the paid camp fee will be refundable. No refund will be granted for late arrival, early departures, withdrawal, or dismissal from camp. Campers arriving late will not receive a prorated rate. If camp needs to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, Empower Camp will issue full refunds for paid camp registration fees.
Scholarships: Need-based scholarships are available through our Scholarship Fund. Applications available online while availability lasts. The Scholarship Application is embedded in our registration form. All scholarships are partial and there is a $25 deposit due with the submission of a scholarship application. The $25 deposit can be returned, upon written request by the due date specified by Empower Camp, after the camper attends the full camp program. Any no-shows will not have the $25 deposit returned.

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2018 Empower Camp

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

2018 Empower Camp

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Registration Process

Inaugural Empower Camp Program

Registration Process

Duffield Camp & Retreat Center

The Property

The Property

The Property

The Lodging

The Property

The Property

Dining

The Property

Dining

Thank you to our Partners!

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Camp Fee

Camp Fee: Early Bird Discount

Camp Fee: Bring-A-New-Friend Discount

Camp Fee: Early Bird AND Bring-A-New-Friend Discount

Scholarship Application Deposit

Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application Deposit

Scholarship Application

Our Camp Home: Camp Whitman

Camp whitman

Welcome to Camp Whitman!

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