MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — If your daughter has been flying to the Supergirl Summer Camp this week, they might've described the camp as one thing: fun.
"Y'all would probably love it. It's the best camp ever," said 10-year-old Lyric Falks.
"If you really enjoy crafts, having fun, making new friends and want to be motivated for next school year I would say you should come to this camp because this is really enjoyable and fun," said 9-year-old Mila Pierce.
And who doesn’t like fun? The second annual camp is a way for young girls aged 7-13 to find some girl power, something Founder and Camp Director Jennifer Jordan-Strain designed it for.
"My dream for Supergirl Summer Camp started back in 2019," Jordan-Strain said. "I was looking for a summer camp for my beautiful bonus daughter to do, and I grew up doing wonderful women empowerment camps that just promote girl power and celebrate being a little girl for a week."
Part of that experience was Day 4: Military and Law Enforcement First Responder Day, when the 50 campers got to meet some empowering women who work for various local agencies including Midland Police Department, Midland Fire Department, CBP Border Patrol, Texas DPS and more.
"[It's a way to] share their stories, let them know if this was what they always wanted to be when they grew up and offer any advice to any of my campers who maybe want to grow up to do the same," Jordan-Strain said.
Thanks to this camp, some of these girls have new dreams.
"You don't have to work inside an office in front of a computer screen all the time," Lorelei Underwood said.
"My favorite part was getting to see someone be in one of my jobs that I want to be [police officer]," 8-year-old Kylie Craiswell said.
"One of them made me want to be like a geologist," 8-year-old Sofia Stolk said.
"The thing that I want to do is fly those jets in the military," 8-year-old Victoria Cedillo said.
And these women showing them the ropes, make the dream seem even more possible.
"I want these girls to see that you can do anything, whether it's law enforcement or military, if they want to be an astronaut or work with airplanes or drones, things like that," Jordan-Strain said. "The sky's the limit. I just want them to feel confident and understand that it's okay to start over, it's okay to change your mind, it's OK to try something new. But just to get out there and experience the world."
These girls are experiencing this world all with a smile on their face, doing crafts, games and learning new things everyday.
But unfortunately for them, the camp only lasts for a week.
So let’s just say these girls can’t wait until next year.
"I’m gonna come back," 11-year-old Riley Rau said.
And they think every girl should attend.
"If you're nervous, don't be nervous, cause it's really, really fun," 8-year-old Margaret said.
So if you have a daughter, niece or granddaughter who likes fun and learning new things, you might have to sign them up for the third annual Supergirl Summer Camp in 2025. So they can soar to new heights.
If a girl you know is interested in next year’s camp, visit their website.