Here are some important things we thought you'd like to know about girls and athletics.
*Girls who participate in sports have higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of depression
*Girls who exercise two hours per week reduce their risk of breast cancer, which 1 of every 8 women will contract
*Girls who participate in sports are 92% less likely to do drugs during their academic career
*Girls who participate in sports are 80% less likely to get pregnant during their academic career
*There are currently 1.9 million female high school athletes (compared with 3.8 million male high school athletes)
*Boys and girls ages 6-9 are equally interested in sports participation, but by age 14 girls drop out at a higher rate due to lack of equipment, lack of opportunity, and little positive reinforcement through media images of women in sports
S.L.A.M! Girls Sports Camps Benefits
As a camper at S.L.A.M!, girls will not only gain greater self-esteem, but will also develop a healthier outlook about their physical appearance, which is a key element during the pre-adolescent and adolescent years. They will gain greater control over their physiological habits through increased knowledge of nutrition and conditioning. Sociological benefits are gained through teamwork, goal setting activities, and the pursuit of excellence, all traits associated with playing sports and being successful later in life.
All statistics have been compiled with the assistance of statistical information taken from the Women's Sports Foundation.