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EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS

Playa del Rey

EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS in Los Angeles offers a unique day camp experience focused on self-defense, martial arts, and confidence-building for girls...

▌ Editor's read The EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS website loads successfully and details a day camp program for girls aged 5-12, focusing on self-defense, martial arts, and confidence. The camp is run by Shield Self Defense, founded by Avital Zeisler, a Krav Maga expert and author. The program includes daily self-defense training, martial arts, and confidence-building activities. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. Google reviews for Shield Self Defense show a 5.0-star rating from 11 reviews, with parents praising the effectiveness of the self-defense training and the positive impact on their children's confidence. Social media handles for Shield Self Defense are @shieldselfdefense on Instagram and 'shieldselfdefense' on Facebook. The camp appears to be a for-profit venture, offering a specialized niche in self-defense education.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–18

EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. water sports programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 8–18
  • Hours: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
  • Address: Dockweiler Beach, Playa del Rey, CA & Burton Chase Park, Marina del Rey, CA
  • Phone: (310) 854-9239
  • Cost notes: Not listed

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  • Far from home
  • Pricing not published

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS

What ages does EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS accept?
EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS is open to children ages 8–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS's hours?
EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS runs 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS?
EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS provide lunch?
EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS compare to other water sports camps in Los Angeles?
EMPOWERMENT Summer Camp for GIRLS is one of 49 water sports camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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