This is the 2nd level of the Leadership program. Campers may still enter the Leadership program for the first time at this level.
Eligibility requirements: Age- 13-14 years old Grade in school- 7th and 8th Grade Previous camp experience- not required, but desirable Recommendation- from previous group leaders, village director and/or 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 If new camper, interview with camp director
Program outcomes, goals and objectives:
Leadership Trek campers will develop a higher level of self-confidence and self-awareness.
Leadership Trek campers will build positive relationships with fellow campers and a deeper understanding of the value of teamwork.
Each Leadership Trek camper will be the group's leader for a specific amount of time- responsible for the group's daily agenda and travel itinerary.
All Leadership Trek campers will assist in the planning of the 8-day trip, gaining knowledge in trip planning and preparation.
Campers will deepen their understanding, respect and appreciation for the out of doors.
Program outline: The Leadership Trek program is 21-days. The campers will arrive at camp mid-way through the first Boys’ or Girls’ camping session and return at the end of the 2nd Boys’ or Girls’ Camp. Campers prepare themselves by reviewing old skills and learning new skills such as: swimming, river canoeing, orienteering- including the use of compass and reading topographical maps, low impact camping, plant identification, water purification and other outdoor living skills. They accomplish this by planning for and going on backpacking day- trips and a river trip during the first part of their camping session.
The 8-day trip is comprised of two connected outdoor adventures that together are 60 miles long. The first part is a 4-½ day, 24-mile backpacking trip on the Ozark Trail. The second part is a 3-½ day river trip down a section of the Current River starting at Owl’s Bend and ending at Big Springs.
Leadership Trek campers have learned group dynamics, responsibility, relationship building, independence, confidence, a sense of personal accomplishment and improvement of camping & problem solving skills.
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