Leadership Journey is the 4th and culminating year of the Leadership program. Leadership Journey campers have participated in and successfully completed the Leadership Adventure program.
Eligibility requirements: Age- 16-17 years old Grade in school- 10th grade Previous camp experience- completed the Leadership Adventure program Recommendation- from Leadership Adventure group leader, village director and teacher/counselor School and community standing - good citizen, works to his/her potential Application- completed by parents with applicant's statement of purpose Preparation- participation in school year meetings, planning sessions
Program outcomes, goals and objectives: Leadership Journey campers are self-motivated and energetic. They are self-aware and self-confident. They work well in teams; they are able to lead, facilitate or follow as needed. Leadership Journey campers have excellent outdoor skills, enjoy being in the out-of-doors and understand their responsibilities as stewards of the natural world. Leadership Journey campers are positive role models for younger campers; they take an active interest in helping campers make friends, learn skills and have fun. Leadership Journey campers recognize their abilities, as individuals and as members of a group, to make positive and significant contributions to the community.
Leadership Journey campers will be able to articulate the mission of the camp and a staff member's role in implementing it.
Leadership Journey campers will understand and have had experience in staff members' roles in camp.
Leadership Journey campers will have a basic understanding of the developmental processes effecting campers and be able to apply that understanding to their work with them.
Leadership Journey campers will have the skills and experience necessary to effectively teach a variety of the activities of the camp.
Leadership Journey campers will understand their role in following the camp's emergency procedures.
Leadership Journey campers will work effectively together to complete a project of significant service to the community.
Program outline: Leadership Journey campers will attend all four sessions of the summer camp program. In the first session campers will continue our CIT program (counselors in training). They will follow the CIT curriculum developed by the camp which focuses on helping campers learn the mission and philosophy of Sherwood Forest Camp, the role of a staff member, helping children have a positive camp experience, addressing problems that campers may face while at camp, and understanding how to implement the camp's emergency procedures. The curriculum is designed to be interactive and experiential.
During the second session of camp Leadership Journey campers will complete our CIT program and plan their graduation. They also complete plans for their final big (14-16 day) trip that includes visiting national parks, exploring educational opportunities at colleges and universities, and undertaking a major community service project.
During the third and fourth sessions the Leadership Journey campers will leave for their big trip. The Leadership Journey program will present campers opportunities to visit and explore nationally recognized wilderness environments and other United Way sponsored agencies outside the local area. On their return they will prepare and present a detailed overview of their experiences to the Shantoah and Sycamore Springs villages.
The campers who successfully complete this final level of Leadership will graduate from the program and be eligible for employment at Sherwood Forest Camp the next summer.
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