Each Alpengirl Receives an Award

End of Camp Awards

Every Alpengirl camp session concludes with an awards ceremony; a traditional summer camp closure event and a time to recognize, reflect on and embrace all the good things that have come from your summer camp experience.

The Awards Ceremony

During the Alpengirl end of session awards ceremony, Alpenguides present each camper with a unique award that honors the role that each and every camper has in our group as a unique and remarkable individual to be celebrated.

The ceremony typically starts with a special dinner and dessert followed by the presentation of awards and progresses to awarding skill beads and necklaces. The ceremony usually concludes with laughter, hugs, tears and talk of when to see each other next.

Our individual awards are summer camp keepsakes that campers will take home with them and share with parents and friends as they tell their story of camp with Alpengirl. We have many, many different awards, each with their own description, which are selected specifically for each camper at camp.

Alpengirl Award Examples

• The ‘Alpenolympic Gold Medalist’ goes to the camper who has won the most Alpenolympic events during camp and/or has the best sporty attitude and skills. Thier fun, energetic, and competitive side is nicely balanced by the poise they are able to demonstrate when not winning. They're equally great at winning and losing and make an awesome teammate. 
• The ‘Alpenessay Winner’ has a knack for writing and has best captured the essence of the Alpengirl experience through written word. 
• The ‘Alpengirl of the Session’ is voted on by all the campers and staff as the person who best defines what an Alpengirl is. This is the most prestigious and time honored Alpengirl camper award.