Chrysalis Girls Adventures
Find Your Wings
Our mission is to empower girls with confidence, courage, and compassion through outdoor adventures.
Our vision is a society that values people of all identities and backgrounds, one in which girls and women realize their full potential and are dedicated to improving their lives and the world around them.
What Makes Us Special
Experienced,
passionate, & caring instructors
Our instructors are teachers, coaches, recreation professionals, holistic health providers, girls' and women's empowerment advocates, and all-around world-improvers. We bring many years of experience working with youth, adventuring in the outdoors, and caring for the natural environment. We believe in this work and the importance of outdoor education, and would be thrilled to bring you on course with us!
Powerful Adventures
Since 2022, after their course 100% of all reporting participants agreed:​​​
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"I am more confident to be myself."
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"This course helped develop [my] personal strengths."
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"I am more likely to care for the natural environment."​​
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At least 90% of all reporting participants have agreed:​
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"I feel more confident to try at least one thing some people think girls can't/shouldn't do."
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"I am more likely to resolve conflicts or disagreements."
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"I am more able to help a group set goals and complete tasks."
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"I am more likely to appreciate being a girl."
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"I am more likely to influence my peers in a positive way."
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"I am now more able to be a positive role model."
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In addition, all 2025 participants agreed:
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"I am more likely to be a leader in the future."
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"I am more likely to make friends with girls who are different from me."
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"I am more likely to feel good about my body."
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"I am now more able to motivate others."
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"I am now more able to support and encourage girls."
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"I am more likely to be physically active."
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"I am more able to appreciate nature and being outdoors."
Connections for Life
Once you are part of Chrysalis Girls Adventures (CGA), you are part of our community for life! Come back as a returning student, volunteer with us, or become an assistant instructor!
Testimonials
"Samantha had a WONDERFUL time! She said she had so much fun! One she will never forget- tsunami warning and all!
Thank you for everything."
Katy & Dave Bradford,
2025 Parents
"My daughter came back glowing after the trip, excited to share about her experiences with the other girls, stories of the trip itself, and new discoveries about her own abilities. Susie’s positivity and playfulness made even the more challenging aspects of backpacking into an adventure, and was adept at helping weave connections between the girls to create a safe, supportive atmosphere right away.”
Dana Goldstein, 2022-2024 Parent
“Chrysalis Girls was truly a one-of-a-kind experience for my daughter. She was constantly reminded that she can do hard things, even when it feels impossible; she learned that it is ok to accept help; she bonded with girls she might have never crossed paths with and with whom I hope she will always share a special tie and friendship.
As a parent, I can’t speak highly enough of the program and the staff. I am so grateful for their kindness, expertise and patience with both parents and the girls.
My wish for Chrysalis Girls is that it continues to grow and teach girls the magic of the outdoors and the beauty of girls supporting girls and I hope my daughter returns year after year and that, one day, she is the one giving back.”
- Maria Alvarado, 2025 Parent
"You get to meet new people, new foods, new places, and adventures. Also, the instructors are really nice and supportive."
Victoria Hernandez,
2022-2024 Participant, age 11
"It was definitely an adventure! Especially when we hiked out of a tsunami [advisory]...in the middle of the night, but it was also an unforgettable experience of empowerment!
2025 Participant, age 13
2025 Participant, age 12
"[Chrysalis Girls Adventures is] somewhere you can make lifetime friends, laugh, sing, and [do a] lot more amazing things."
Empowering Girls Through Outdoor Adventure
Chrysalis Girls Adventures