The Concept Of Adventures In The Outdoor Women's Alliance (OWA)

As the First Lady, Michelle Obama is involved in her community. She has started initiatives such as “Let’s Move”, “Joining Forces”, and “Let Girls Learn”. Mrs. Obama launched “Let’s Move” to tackle the problem of childhood obesity. According to letsmove.gov one in three children in America are overweight or obese. This organization encourages children to simply go outside and play. When I think back to when I was in elementary school, almost every evening before dinner, I played outside. Now many children spend their time after school inside playing video games. Mrs. Obama is trying to encourage kids to go outside again. She has also helped the USDA urge schools to make fresh

The sun was glistening through the tall, swaying pines. To the right of the trail, a gentle river flowed softly down towards the mouth of the lake. Walking across the rickety wooden bridge, I inhaled a deep breath of refreshingly crisp mountain air. The sun beat down on me as I made my way across the bridge and back onto the well-used hiking trail. The ambient sounds of chirping birds, babbling water, and the croaks of several frogs filled my ears as I made my way around the bend. As I entered the mouth of the forest, I could see my father standing in the middle of the path, glancing upwards, taking in the beauty that had began to engulf us. “We better get going.” he said, looking back at me. “There’s still many miles to go.” I smiled and turned, taking in one last view of the beautiful creekside. Then, with determination, we set out to finish the challenging trek we had started.

Before we told our daughters that they could be anyone, or anything they wanted to be, we told them that they could only be what was acceptable for women to be, and that they could only do things that were considered "ladylike." It was at this time, when the nation was frenzied with the business of war, that the women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League decided that they could do and be whatever it was that they chose. These women broke free of the limitations that their family and society had set for them, and publicly broke into what had been an exclusively male sport up until that time.

I love outdoor activities since I was young. Thus, I have always desired to engage in the outing program. The diverse terrains and free outdoor equipment will allow me to try many outdoor activities I have never done before, such as climbing, caving, and canoeing. I believe these outdoor experiences can not only teach me new skills, but can also give me the chance to develop as an outdoor

This proposal is to help bring to life the Semester on the Appalachain, a semester long expedition on the Appalachian Trail for a group of ten participants, in order to provide an environment that can not be replicated in a typical classroom setting. In the proposal, it will provide research on the benefits of experiential and expedition education, improvement on psychological health, and organizations that run similar programs.

The Boys & Girls Club of Kern County is a non-profit, established in 1996, dedicated to help young individuals in preparing for their futures. The chapter focuses on helping these individuals with character building, doing well in school, and becoming a responsible citizen within the community. This chapter provides services for “over 5,000 children daily at our 3 clubhouses and 49 campus based programs” (Kern County Boys & Girls Club, 2015). The goal of the organization is to make a positive influence on these children lives and their future. The Boys & Girls Club makes it easier for parents to focus on work by taking the responsibility for creating a safe and fun learning environment for these children. By doing so, children in unstable households receive a greater chance at a successful future. In 2013, the club served 2046 children at the Niles Clubhouse, where 87% of the members were on free or reduced lunch programs (Kern County Boys & Girls Club, 2015). This supports the foundation statement of the organization that the community needs to be involved in making programs that will result in a better future for all children. The organization’s partnership with PG&E to provide scholarships and summer internships is one of the most prevalent portrayals of the community working together to create better futures for the children of Kern County. The after school program is the most popular program the organization offers because

Leading this group of girls requires me to be a positive influence on their lives; I must conduct myself in the highest manner as to reflect this positive behavior on them. This group has also taught me the importance of community and having a support system. Witnessing the relationships being formed and growing stronger between the girls and myself and the girls amongst themselves has taught me that everyone needs someone to support them. During every person’s life, at one point or another, a tough circumstance has surfaced and when hope seems lost and they are in need of an inspiration to move forward. I stand to be that inspiration and strive to demonstrate to the girls how to be that inspiration for others around them and spread hope and positivity. Having a safe environment to be able to discuss events happening in life and times when we are suffering or need help is a vital aspect of this

It was 1941, before the United States was involved in World War II, Ovata Hobby was asked by General David Searles to organize the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. When Hobby first received the offer, she wanted to decline the offer but would ultimately take and develop into a part of history that will never be forgotten (Collins, 4). These great women that served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) that made a monumental impact during and after the war through their patriotism, hard work, and dedication.

Eleanor joined the New York Women’s City Club. This organization was part of the prewar women’s movement (Scharf, 1987). Eleanor ran into political divisiveness over her committee’s proposals to address social issues and to reorganize state government offices and election procedures (Scharf, 1987). Within a year her committee’s proposals were modified (Scharf, 1987). Eleanor was beginning to realize that the direction of political and social changes didn’t always coincide with the stance of women’s organizations (Scharf, 1987).

In the summer of 2010, Little Red Scarf staffs and volunteers held the first “Little Red Scarf Camp” to provide beneficiaries with a chance to learn about awareness and most importantly, help them build self-confidence. Children took classes, played games, and climbed a mountain – something they would never have been able to do before. Now these children not only have a healthy heart, but also the potential for joy in life. The camp is held once a year as we accompany the children’s

Nationwide Organization, Girls on The Run, encourages local Fair Haven Girls to lead a healthy and confident life, while integrating running. The Nonprofit Youth Organization, focusing primarily on the wellness and happiness of adolescent girls, has spread to over 200 councils in 50 states. The locally run, regional program, based in Fair Haven intermingles young girls from Fair Haven, Rumson and Little Silver. The Fair Haven Council is composed of grades third through sixth, coached by mother and fellow runner, Sue Flynn.

The visual art piece “Adventure” by Sarah Ann Johnson is a part of her project called Field Trip which being exhibited at the Julie Saul Gallery. Field Trip intent to visualise the unreal psychological state of modern day music festival attendees, who are gather to celebrate their freedom through music and nature despite going against the social norms.

An experience where everyone is viewed as equal. A place where you see and hear another story of someone who is less fortunate than you. An environment that makes you take a step back from society and view the world with one single lens of solely beauty. An opposite practice of todays societal norms of reaching to be the same as majority groups. When thinking about childhood experiences, camp stands out in my mind as a place where I have received the best advice as well as an eye opener to someone else’s life journeys. Reminding me that everyone has their own struggles in society and it is okay to have your own interest. Multiple theorists have researched feminist thought and the importance of educating school age children about equality and the freedom to choose. Oftentimes, education has failed to cover feminist thought leaving the youths’ perspective on minority groups to be judgemental and usually causing bullying to take place in the school environment. An alternative project to improve society is to teach children about intersectionality through a mandatory Feminist Camp for school age children. Students are bullied when they fit outside of societal norms by gender binaries, sex shaming, racism as well as those who are minority or oppressed.

Growing up with a lack of female role models in the game of golf inspired me to become one for others. I wanted to ignite a spark for change. I started by promoting the two summer youth golf camps held at our local course. I have helped lead both of these summer camps for the last five years. My presence as the only female mentor helped to attract young girls who wanted to try the game but were too intimidated by the all male camp environment. Through these summer clinics not only did I teach these young women the game of golf, I taught them the importance of confidence and determination. In golf you have to be confident about every choice you make in order to execute well on the course. You have to be determined to practice and apply yourself

The International Alliance of Women (IAW) is an international non-governmental organization that works to promote women 's human rights around the world, focusing particularly on empowerment of women and development issues and more broadly on gender equality. The basic principle of the IAW is that the full and equal enjoyment of human rights is due to all women and girls. Founded in 1904 and based in Geneva, it is one of the oldest, largest and most influential organizations in its field. It’s comprised of forty-one member organizations involved in the advancement of the human rights of women and girls globally. The IAW has general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is credited to many specialized UN agencies, has participatory status with the Council of Europe and is represented at the Arab League, the African Union and other international organizations.