Chrysalis Girls Adventures

Trails to Sea was a great experience for Alethia. She came home with a zest for camping and backpacking and as a result the whole family has gone on our first family camping trip. Susie was a great leader, I felt confident that my daughter was in safe hands, both physically and emotionally. Thank you for providing a wonderful first summer camp away from home.

Amazing journey! Victoria's excitement at her return confirms why the pilot program was highly recommended by GirlVentures. She was safe, welcome, and included during the whole program. My daughter was allowed to enjoy herself, get some fresh air, and exercise while she learned to appreciate food and her family.

My daughter came back glowing after the trip, excited to share about her experiences with the other girls, stories of the trip itself, and new discoveries about her own abilities. Susie’s positivity and playfulness made even the more challenging aspects of backpacking into an adventure, and was adept at helping weave connections between the girls to create a safe, supportive atmosphere right away.

It was amazing to hear my daughter describe her experience. She was so proud of everything she accomplished for herself, and she had so much fun playing games, telling jokes, and creating skits. After the trip, she had so much information to share about how she felt growing up and understanding others' experiences.