EmpowHer Camp

A Yearlong Mentorship Program for Disabled Girls and Feminine-Aligned Youth

EmpowHer Camp Applications
are OPEN!

We are looking for disabled young women and nonbinary teenagers to join the Class of 2027.

Applications are open until February 18th at 11:59pm ET.

Send completed applications to camp@disabilityempowhernetwork.org with the subject line: "Class of 2027 Camp Application"

Apply Here!

*Applications must be completed by the potential participant AND their parent/guardian unless they are 18 years old.

Have questions about EmpowHer Camp or the application?

Join us at our info session!

January 7 at 6 pm ET on Zoom!

Hear from camp alumni who have gone through the program, speak with staff who are leading the recruitment process, and get your questions answered!

Why Join EmpowHer Camp?

Through EmpowHer Camp, Young Leaders connect with mentors & other youth with disabilities. Participants also learn basic survival skills, practice leadership, build confidence, and gain independent living skills.

Who Can Apply?

EmpowHer Camp is for disabled girls and feminine-aligned youth ages 13-18. We also accept applicants older than 18 if they are still in high school. Our program includes individuals with all types of disabilities.

How can I Apply?

Applications are now open and will close on February 18th. Use the link above to download the camp application to complete with your parent. Send completed applications to camp@disabilityempowhernetwork.org with the subject line: "Class of 2027 Camp Application"

*Note that the application has sections for parents/guardians to complete separately and for the potential participant to complete separately. Please bear that in mind when setting aside time to complete the application.

The Program

Two white disabled women (one standing, another in a wheelchair) smiling.

Wilderness Camping Trip

EmpowHer Camp begins with a week camping in the mountains, where participants learn survival, leadership, and independent living skills. At camp, young leaders are matched with their mentors and make lasting memories around the campfire.

A Black woman looking at an Asian woman who is coloring on a desk.

Community Project

After the camping trip, each participant will work on a year-long community project that will grow their disability advocacy, communication, and leadership skills. Mentors will support their young leader mentees throughout this project.

In front of statue at the FDR memorial a young disabled white woman sits in a wheelchair with a disabled nonbinary white person squatting next to her.

D.C. Leadership Trip

After a year of mentorship and working on impactful projects, young leaders and their mentors reunite in Washington, D.C. for a week of building their leadership skills, connecting with disabled women leaders, advocacy, and some sightseeing in D.C.

A large group of people sitting and standing outside posing for a photo.

Alumni Network

EmpowHer Camp's impact on participants lasts long after the year of programming. All graduates of EmpowHer Camp join our Alumni Network, where we continue to support each alumni and provide educational and fun workshops and events. We have supported alumni in their pursuit of college, jobs, scholarships, and more.

"EmpowHer Camp has opened many doors for me and given me a community of young disabled women who are ambitious and goal-driven."

— Participant in the Class of 2025

“I’ve learned that disabled women have more power than we realize and that we shouldn’t say sorry to anyone for being different or doing things differently than others.”

— Participant in the Class of 2025

"She came back from camp feeling empowered about who she is and knowing it's ok to do things that might look different than other people. Everyone has noticed the maturity that has happened in her since starting EmpowHer Camp!"

— Parent

Meet the Class of 2026

We have eight incredible young leaders in the Class of 2026. Learn about the new amazing young disabled people in this group & help support their fundraising here.

CLASS OF 2026

Help the Class of 2026 fundraise for next summer's DC reunion trip!

Support the Young Leaders

EmpowHer Camp Alumni

The first EmpowHer Camp (the Class of 2022) started in the summer of 2021, and we are so proud of the accomplishments and growth of each class. Learn more about our EmpowHer Camp graduates below.

Class of 2025

Class of 2024

Class of 2023

Class of 2022