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Youth Leadership Programs
2008 YLCC Summer Leadership Training Programs |
YLCC and Sharma Leadership International (SLI) have combined together to create a very intense, progressive and cutting edge youth leadership development program. These programs will empower every young person to Dream, to Dare, to Do!
PLEASE NOTE that at this time all YLCC programs take place in Canada Only and are designed exclusively for youth aged 7-18. If you are over the age of 18 and would like to experience world class leadership development please consider attending the Awakening Best Self (ABS) program held each June in Toronto for highly motivated individuals from every part if the world.
The following is a description of Youth Leadership Development Programs available for the summer of 2008. All sessions are held at The YLCC Leadership Training Centre located only 60 minutes north of the Toronto International Airport.
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The Programs
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Alpha
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LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY LEVEL ONE
Grades 3-4 Minimum age: 7 years old
Length: 7 days
This program is introducing the leadership qualities of creativity, self confidence and the value of play! A discovery level 1 camper will remember making new friends, trying new things and loving their counselor! From canoeing to bedtime Leadership Discovery focuses on helping our youngest campers to believe in them selves!
LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY LEVEL TWO
Grades 5-6 Minimum 10 years old
Length: 7 days
This program provides the perfect atmosphere for young people to begin laying the foundations of leadership! Campers will learn the values of teamwork, responsibility and communication. Young campers will remember their time at the lake, on the rock wall, at the camp dance and visits to the craft barn plus leadership lessons are built into each activity! Your child will learn by doing!
JUNIOR LEADERS
Grades 7-8
Length: 7 days
Through kayaking, team "survivor" challenges, high ropes, archery and the very popular zip line our Junior campers build momentum necessary to continue building self-esteem, confidence, and enthusiasm for leadership! The Junior program offers goal setting, journaling habits and peer mentoring! Plus Junior Campers will graduate from this program gaining insight into peer pressure, responsible decision making, and defining their own leadership style. This program is an excellent way to prepare campers for their high school days ahead. Many campers will add a second week of Initiative Explorer following this program completion.
INTERMEDIATE LEADERS
Grades 9-10
Length: 14 days
YLCC is an environment where there are no outside influences, a place where teenagers can relax and be themselves. The Intermediate program specializes in relating to the real life situations that campers this age are going through! Campers will make their own impacting commercials; discuss what their logo is, and how their making permanent virtual tattoos on the internet! YLCC will be there as these campers begin to create their own Guide to Greatness! Being an Intermediate is about being your best self! Through team challenges, water sports, our high ropes courses, and personal leadership coaching we are able to send campers home with a better understanding of how to take leadership and apply it to their everyday lives!
SENIOR LEADERS
Grades 11-12
Length: 14 days
Senior campers are ready for advanced leadership development including learning about the art of conflict resolution, trust building, event planning, group dynamics, values, personal goal setting, facing fears and even public speaking!
YLCC recognizes the potential in our Senior campers and we want them to do more! Plus, our Senior campers indulge in creativity as they deliver memorable end of session banquets for all campers to enjoy.
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Initiatives
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EXPLORER
Grades 7-8
Length: 14 days
The Explorer program is deigned to train young people to work as a team. Combining adventure, outdoor pursuits and team challenges leadership skills are discovered! Campers will explore the definition of initiative while out on their one night overnight canoe trip! This program is full of teachable moments. Campers will challenge themselves on high ropes, orienteering, cooking over a fire all the while searching to find what drives them! This one week program compliments the Alpha Junior program.
NAVIGATOR
Grades 9-10
Length: 14 days
One of the most powerful programs YLCC has to offer, Navigators will discover themselves and their potential. Campers will spend two weeks in the outdoors; each day, tracking their successes and challenges in their personal journals. Their focus is on creating their own personal success statement. Navigators will also embark on three day overnight outtrip. This program is a stepping-stone for our tripping program. The Navigator program empowers campers to leave YLCC having charted their own course. A Navigator will come away from their program proud of who they are and what they have achieved!
OUTTRIPPER
Length: 14 days
Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Navigator program or related tripping experience.
This program is perfect for returning campers yearning for more! Combine the love of the outdoors with a challenging multi-day outtrip in the Muskokas and you have our Outtripping program. This two-week program will put leadership skills to the test, while promoting complete self-sufficiency on a five-day wilderness outtrip. This exciting program is perfect for honing outdoor skills, understanding the impact that individuals make on our environment and working together for success.
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Excellence
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LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT)
Grades 9-10
Length: 14 days
The LIT program has two focuses one-having fun and two-filling your life toolbox!
LIT campers will participate in all traditional camp activities including rock climbing, high ropes, canoeing, leaving their mark and our many electives! Plus each LIT group will volunteer through a series of job training workshops gaining interview, time management and resume building skills. Included in this two-week program are your needed 40 hours of hands-on job experience within our facility. Campers will go away with work experience, a letter of reference, and the tools needed to gain part time employment or enter the volunteer workforce!
ADVENTURER
Grades 11-12
Length: 14 days
The classic saying if "I knew then what I know now" is the foundation for the Adventurer program. YLCC is prepared to give Adventurer campers the personal development opportunities they need to create their best lives. Through a combination of workshops, time management techniques, dedicated reflection, problem solving, fear facing, life mapping and serious goal setting these campers will set their compass on their next 5 years! This program is perfect for the teen who wants to get a jump-start on success. Put simply, the Adventurers program prepares you for the life you chose to live.
COUNSELLORS IN TRAINING (CIT)
Prerequisites: Must be 17 years old as of July 01 2008.
Length: 29 days
YLCC passes on an undeniable spark to each camper it touches. The CIT program is the highest and most in-depth leadership training course we offer. CIT's will have the opportunity to pass along that spark to other YLCC campers. The program focuses on developing skills in the areas of time management, goal setting and presentation skills. We prepare the campers for camp counselling, program planning, leadership styles and techniques, as well as participation in classic camp activities. This program is highly recognized for its ability to prepare you for life after high school. Helping CIT's create a real direction and plan! This 29 day session gives campers a small but powerful glimpse into what it takes to be part of the YLCC team and how incredible their future can look!
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YLCC - Empowering Kids to Dream, to Dare, to Do!
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