For Families

Welcome Families

Choosing the right summer experience is an important decision, and we're honored you're considering Camp Ascendela.

We partner with families to help bilingual girls build confidence, leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and a belief in their ability to create positive change.

Parent Orientation

To accommodate family schedules, Camp Ascendela will offer two Parent Orientation sessions.

Option 1

June 22
Time: TBD

Option 2

June 24
Time: TBD

Families only need to attend one session.

During Parent Orientation, families will:

  • Meet Camp leadership

  • Learn how the accelerator works

  • Review schedules and expectations

  • Learn about safety procedures

  • Review communication plans

  • Ask questions before camp begins

Important Events

Launch Party

July 23

Celebrate founder progress and view founder-created promotional content.

Camp Market

July 30

Founders put entrepreneurship skills into practice through a hands-on learning experience.

Pitch Fest & Graduation

August 6

Founder teams present their ventures and celebrate the completion of their Camp Ascendela journey.

Parent Resources

Available resources include:

  • Parent Handbook

  • Program Calendar

  • Required Forms

  • Technology Requirements

  • FAQ

  • Safety & Child Protection Policies

Parent Peace of Mind

✅ Small Teams of Four Founders

✅ CPR & First Aid Certified Camp Director

✅ Director Present During All Friday In-Person Programming

✅ Child Protection & Safeguarding Policies

✅ Emergency Procedures

✅ Parent Communication Plan

✅ Bilingual Learning Environment

Parent Partnership

We ask families to:

  • Encourage consistent participation

  • Celebrate effort and growth

  • Support independence

  • Communicate respectfully

  • Help create a positive experience for all founders

Together, we help girls discover what they are capable of achieving.