Camp Blog

The Agawak Sisterhood

by: 
Camp Director

At Camp Agawak, we believe it is important to teach our children about diversity starting at a young age.  Diversity fosters positive self-regard in one’s own culture and positive attitudes toward the culture of others.  While exploring similarities and differences among cultures, it develops an understanding and appreciation of one’s own cultural heritage as well as those of others.  It nurtures the ability to function harmoniously and productively with those around you.


By spending a large amount of their summer surrounded by diverse opinions, practices, and cultures, Agawak girls leave camp having learned to have respect for others, a lifetime social skill that positively impacts a child's developing sense of self.


From values to ethnicity to hometown and much more, Camp Agawak proudly attracts a diverse set of campers each and every summer.  No matter your background, you are a part of the Agawak Sisterhood, and all campers are held to this standard of inclusion.


Our staff is a diverse array of individuals as well.  We set a standard to lead by example, after all, attitudes are caught not taught.  They hail from all over the world; have a wide variety of backgrounds, and all bring a unique piece of themselves to camp.   At Agawak we select sensitive, enthusiastic, exceptional people who are dedicated to working with children.  Our staff is composed of undergraduate and graduate students, teachers, coaches and high school students who love camp, the outdoors and working with children.  Agawak staff members are high spirited, passionate individuals from around the country and world who want to make a positive difference in the lives of our girls.  Each of our staff members is highly attuned to the inclusion of all campers at all times.  That is the spirit of the Agawak Sisterhood!


We live in a global, diverse society.  By setting up our children to accept and love each other no matter what we are setting up the future generations for positive interactions and knowledge about the world around them. 


What better place to instill these values than within the fun, positive boundaries of summer camp?