This Camp Trick Helps Girls Face Anxiety (Without Even Realizing It)
If your child has ever felt anxious about trying something new, navigating social dynamics, or stepping out of their comfort zone—you’re not alone. Anxiety is becoming one of the most common challenges kids face today. And while it’s tempting to protect them from discomfort, one of the most powerful tools we can offer is preparation—not protection.
That’s where camp comes in. And at Amplify, we’ve seen firsthand how this immersive, empowering environment gives girls the chance to build the exact tools they need to handle anxiety—not just now, but for life.
What Anxiety Actually Is
Renowned therapist Lynn Lyons defines anxiety as:
An overestimation of a problem, and an underestimation of our ability to handle it.
That definition stops you in your tracks, right?
At Amplify, campers aren’t just learning music, skateboarding, photography, or theater. They’re learning how to navigate uncertainty—safely, creatively, and with support. They’re learning that they can handle challenges. That they don’t have to be anxious—they’re just having an anxious moment, and they have what it takes to move through it.
How Camp Helps Girls Rewire Their Anxiety Response
Think about what happens during a two-week Amplify session:
🎤 A camper performs on stage for the first time—even if they were shaking during rehearsal.
🛹 A beginner skater falls, gets back up, and finally nails that balance.
📸 A young artist shares her photography project, feeling proud even if her hands were trembling when she hit submit.
đź’¬ A teen navigates roommate tension and learns how to communicate openly and kindly.
These aren’t just “camp moments.” They’re brain-changing, confidence-building experiences. Every time a camper navigates something new or uncomfortable, they’re training their brain to assess: “Is this really an emergency? Or is this something I can figure out?”
Spoiler: They almost always figure it out.
“I Can Handle Uncertain Things”
One of the most powerful mindsets a young person can develop is this:
“I can handle uncertain things.”
At Amplify, campers are constantly building this muscle. Whether they’re trying something new in their immersive, speaking up in a group, or performing in front of a crowd—they’re collecting moments that prove they’re capable, creative, and resilient.
And unlike school or home—where a grown-up often steps in—camp gives them space to stretch. We’re still here to support them, but they’re learning how to support themselves, too.
A New Kind of Safe Space
Parents want their kids to be safe—and that’s absolutely valid. But what if real safety isn’t about protecting them from hard things, but helping them build the tools to navigate hard things?
At Amplify, “safe space” doesn’t mean nothing ever feels scary. It means that when something feels scary, there’s a community to guide you through it. That’s how confidence grows. That’s how anxiety shrinks.
Our goal isn’t to remove every obstacle—it’s to teach your child to believe:
“Whatever comes my way, I have what it takes.”
Try Asking This at Pick-Up
Want to encourage this mindset at home? Here’s a question we love and use often at Amplify:
“What was something unexpected that happened today, and how did you handle it?”
Not “What did you like?” or “Was it fun?”—but “What surprised you, and what did you do?” It helps kids recognize how capable they really are.
Final Thought: Less Protection, More Preparation
Amplify isn’t just a summer camp. It’s a space for girls to grow into themselves, find their voices, and build lifelong skills—on stage, on screen, on wheels, and in their hearts.
In a world that often bubble-wraps kids, Amplify gives them the confidence to burst out of that bubble—knowing they can take on whatever comes next.
Ready to help your daughter build confidence, connection, and creativity?
Explore our summer sessions here.
