SUMMER PROGRAM

I Am Powerful

Own your power at RepresentAsian Matters -July 14–18, 2025

What is Asian Girls Ignite’s Summer Program?

Asian Girls Ignite’s RepresentAsian Matters Summer Program is a week-long, immersive experience designed exclusively for students in grades 6-9 for the 2025-2026 school year. High school students will take on leadership roles as camp counselors, helping to guide younger participants while developing their own leadership skills. The program empowers students to explore their identities, connect with peers, and build confidence through storytelling, engaging workshops, and meaningful activities.

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representAsian matters 2025: I am Powerful

This year’s theme, I Am Powerful, encourages participants to reflect on their unique strengths, reclaim their narratives, and embrace their role in building connections within and beyond the AANHPI community.

  • Reflect on their unique strengths and affirm, “I recognize myself for who I am in this moment.”

  • Reclaim their story beyond bloodlines and assumptions, affirming, “I appreciate my history.”

  • Build belonging by connecting with others and affirm, “I am part of a community that is connected to other communities.”

  • Discover how care for themselves uplifts others, affirming, “I can leave a legacy to keep my community alive.”

With a schedule thoughtfully co-designed by middle school students, the program—held at Denver Botanic Gardens (1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206)—ensures activities are engaging and impactful. The week concludes with an outdoor adventure to build resilience and confidence, followed by a joyful community picnic.

Interactive Learning

Group
Activities

AANHPI Women Storytellers

What to Expect

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What to Expect •

Monday through Thursday (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM): 

Each day is thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, reflection, and growth. Here’s the daily flow:

  • 8:45-9:00 AM: Drop-off and settle in.

  • 9:00-9:45 AM: Light breakfast and community building.

  • 9:45-10:00 AM: Morning huddle to set the day’s intention.

  • 10:00-11:30 AM: Storyteller session and related activities to spark creativity and learning.

  • 11:45-12:00 PM: Reflection journaling to process and document insights.

  • 12:00-12:45 PM: Lunch featuring meals from AANHPI-owned businesses.

  • 12:50-1:50 PM: Sparkle Session—a daily activity designed for students, by students, led by our middle school design team.

  • 1:50-2:00 PM: Closing circle to wrap up the day’s experiences.

  • 2:00-2:15 PM: Pick-up.

Friday (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM): 

The week concludes with a day focused on resilience, connection, and celebration:

  • 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Outdoor activities to develop problem-solving, interpersonal, and technical skills, while fostering confidence in exploring outdoor spaces.

  • 2:00 – 3:30 PM: A joyful community picnic with families to celebrate the week’s achievements and connections.

Program Fees

We are proud to invest in the AANHPI community by paying the people who make our programs possible for their time, skills, and talents. With that said, we never want finances to stand in the way of a student’s participation. That’s why we’ve structured our program fee on a sliding scale.

Rather than collect income information or scholarship applications, we trust our program participants to choose the payment tier that works best for them.

*We offer financial aid options and flexible installment plans to ensure accessibility for all families.

  • This tier is for families who may face financial barriers. By selecting this option, you’re allowing our community to hold and support you, ensuring your child’s presence and contributions enrich our program.

  • This tier covers the core costs of programming and venue. It’s a balanced option for those who can cover basic expenses, helping sustain our programming while sharing costs equitably.

  • This tier covers the full cost of programming, venue, facilitator and storyteller fees, materials, meals, and more. By selecting this option, you’re using your privilege to open doors for other students, strengthen our community, and ensure the longevity of programs like this one.

 

FAQs

  • The Asian Girls Ignite Summer Program is open to middle school girls and gender-expansive youth in grade 6-9 for the 2025-2026 school year, with leadership opportunities available for high school students. Participants must identify as AANHPI and reside in Colorado.

  • All our meals are catered by local AANHPI businesses. If a student has any allergies, please let us know in advance.

  • Families are responsible for dropoff and pickup each day.

  • First and foremost, an open mind and curiosity! They should also bring a hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, a water bottle, and any necessary medications.

  • We do not require proof of vaccination but we do abide by the current Colorado Health Department’s “What to do if you’re sick” Guidelines.

More Programs

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More Programs •

Middle School Program

Events-based program for students in grades 6-8.

High School Program

Fall & spring retreats for students in grades 9-12.

Outdoors Program

Resilience-building outdoor activities for students in grades 6-12.