Campbell decided to take on her project, “GO!” because she was once in the position of these kids. As a 7 year old, attending after-school outdoor exploration sessions was what made her fall in love with the outdoors
GO! empowers girls and helps them realize in a male-dominated society that they are strong and capable of changing the world. They build leaders through offering sessions for underprivileged girls in the DC area who do not have the opportunity or resources in their life to learn and thrive in nature. This program partners primarily with the City Kids Wilderness project, a partner of where Campbell works (The Elements) offering free outdoor exploration sessions to underprivileged DC kids. Sessions include both outdoor education components, while also allotting time where the girls are lead the group, developing decision-making skills and confidence.
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The end results of the GO! project consisted of the money Campbell raised for the organization. She raised almost $200, which will help to fund trips for kids who cannot afford it. Campbell hopes to always continue raising money for this organization, because she knows how much it makes an impact in kids lives.
Campbell hopes to continue working with the City Kids Wilderness project, and even wants to come back and lead trips for them some day. She will use her new leadership skills to make clubs in college aimed at raising money for these types of organizations. She also has a sophomore at NCS lined up to take over her outdoors club, which will continue to host monthly fundraisers.