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15. How the Right Summer Program Builds Unshakeable Confidence in Your Middle School Daughter

15. How the Right Summer Program Builds Unshakeable Confidence in Your Middle School Daughter

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 As someone whose life was changed through an all girls boarding school, I know the profound impact that the right experience can have on a young girl's confidence and sense of self. But if you're not quite ready to make the full on leap for your daughter, a 3-week summer camp program might be the absolute right option for your family. There's something magical about watching a daughter return home from camp with a new sparkle in her eyes and stories that tumble out faster than she can tell them. In this conversation, I sit down with two incredible educators from Miss. Porter's School—Emily Surprenant, Director of Summer Programs, and Sophie Paris, Director of the Porter Center for Global Leadership. Together, we explore how their innovative summer programming creates transformative experiences that go far beyond traditional camp activities. Miss. Porter's has been empowering young women since 1843, with notable alumni like Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Gloria Vanderbilt. But what sets their summer programs apart isn't just their prestigious legacy—it's their intentional approach to developing what they call "changemakers." What Makes Summer Programming Essential Emily shares compelling insights about why high-quality summer programming matters so much for girls' personal and academic growth. In a low-stakes environment free from grades and homework pressure, girls discover the pure joy of learning while building community with like-minded peers. The residential experience at Porter's creates space for authentic connection and growth that simply can't happen in traditional academic settings. From Global Citizens to Tech Innovators The breadth of programming at Porter's is remarkable. Their Summer in Farmington offers everything from the Sarah Porter Leadership Institute to their brand-new Lead with Impact program—a two-week intensive where girls develop real action plans for creating change in their communities. But perhaps most unique is their Institute for Global Education, where middle school girls actually sit in on UN briefings and meet with high-level advisors to the Secretary General. Sophie describes the energy on the bus ride home from these experiences—girls buzzing with excitement, eager to call their families and share what they've learned about their role in shaping the world. The Power of Intentional Community What struck me most about our conversation was how intentionally Porter's approaches each camper's experience. In our tech-saturated world, their decision to go completely tech-free creates space for deep conversations and genuine presence. Girls communicate with home through old-fashioned postcards and focus entirely on the relationships and experiences happening right in front of them. The international diversity of their campers—drawing girls from across the United States and around the world—creates natural opportunities for perspective-taking and cross-cultural understanding. These aren't just nice additions to the program; they're central to developing the global citizenship that Porter's values so deeply. Traditions That Transform From color wars complete with tutus and face paint to talent shows where girls showcase skills developed throughout the week, Porter's maintains beloved camp traditions while weaving in their commitment to leadership development. Emily and Sophie's enthusiasm for these moments is infectious—you can feel how much joy they find in watching girls step into their confidence. Meeting Each Girl Where She Is Perhaps most importantly, Porter's takes a truly individualized approach to each camper's growth. Through small counselor groups and intentional goal-setting, they meet girls exactly where they are and help them stretch toward who they're becoming. Parents receive follow-up conversations about their daughter's experience and recommendations for continued growth throughout the school year. Here's what you can expect to learn from this episode: How tech-free environments create deeper connections and more meaningful conversationsThe unique leadership development opportunities available through Porter's programmingWhy international diversity enhances every aspect of the camp experiencePractical considerations for selecting the right summer program for your daughterHow intentional community-building transforms girls' confidence and sense of agency Whether you're considering Porter's specifically or simply exploring summer options that will help your daughter grow into the leader she's meant to become, this conversation offers valuable insights into what truly transformative programming looks like. Learn more here: https://www.porters.org/ Follow along on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/missporters/ And Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR-wgVhMhI-JGfI2HEgUKzQ
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