Community Programs

Community and Relationship Building Retreats
Our retreats are designed for school groups or organizations looking to enhance relationships and community through outdoor adventure-based activities for their middle or high school girls.  We tailor curriculum and activities to meet the goals and needs of your group.

Retreats can range from 2 to 4 days mid-week or on weekends and occur in a nearby National Park, Recreation or Wilderness area.  Curriculum themes can include  courage, teamwork, healthy relationships,  authenticity, positive body image,  conflict resolution, self-expression, trust building, self discovery and leadership. Adventure-based activities that facilitate retreat themes can include camping, creative arts activities, hiking, supervised solo time, indoor and/or outdoor rock climbing and sea kayaking.

Examples of our past and present retreats:

Marin Headlands : 2 days, 1 night
Overnight: Headlands Youth Hostel
Themes and Activities: Community building, creative-expression, hiking, group initiatives and mask-making.

Pinnacles National Monument: 3 days, 2 nights
Overnight: Camping
Themes and Activities: Camping, rock climbing, community building based on support, trust and trustworthiness, problem solving, communication, overcoming challenges, taking positive risks and courage.

Pinnacles National Monument: 4 days, 3 nights
Overnight: Camping
Themes and Activities: camping, rock climbing, trust, trustworthiness, conflict resolution, creative expressive activities, group initiatives and leadership.

We have provided Community and Relationship Building Retreats for the following schools:

• Castilleja 6th and 10th grade classes
• Hamlin School For Girls

To find out more or to design a retreat that suits your unique group or school, contact Cori Coccia, Community Program Manager: cori@girlventures.org or 415.864.0780 ext. 308.