Leadership Development (12 - 16 yrs)

  Leaders In Action 1, 2, & 3

  Teen Adventure Camp (see description at bottom of page)

Sites:

A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA, 333 Carwood Ave.

Kitchener

YMCA RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo

Leaders In Action 1, 2, & 3 (12-16 yrs)

Our goal is to inspire, empower and support tomorrow's leaders, today!  Our leadership development camps provide youth with training in leadership skills, communication, teamwork and program planning.  Leaders participate in a variety of experienctial activities that develop and challenge their leadership skills.  Each level of this leadership development continuum has two parts:  an educational component (two week session) and a mentorship component (minimum one week session).  Both parts are required before moving to the next level.  Each educational component includes a trip to Bingeman's and an overnight camp out at YMCA Camp Heidelberg.

Leaders In Action 1(12-15 yrs)

Participants in this program learn valuable leadership skills in an atmosphere that fosters confidence, self-esteem and cooperation. 

•Leadership

•Team Building

•Problem Solving

•Communication

Educational Component Dates (two week sessions)

Leaders In Action 2 (13-16 yrs)

For those who have successfully completed LIA 1 and would like to continue with a more challenging experience.

•Program Planning

•Behaviour Management

•Program Facilitation

Educational Component Dates (two week sessions)

Leaders In Action 3 (14-16 yrs)

This third and final tier in our leadership development continuum provides hands-on experience to participants. 

•Healthy Child Development

•Group Dynamics

•Special Populations

•First Aid / CPR certification

Educational Component Dates (two week sessions)

Cost (educational components):

YMCA Members:  $195 / session

Non Members:   $220 / session

Mentorship Component

A minimum one week of mentoring is required for each Leaders in Action Educational Component.  The mentoring component must follow the LIA educational component but does not need to immediately follow.  You may choose any week following the educational component or even wait until next summer to complete this.

Mentorship Component Dates for LIA 1, 2 & 3 (one week sessions)

Cost (mentorship component):

YMCA Members:  $25 / session

Non Members:   $50 / session

Teen Adventure Camp (12-16 yrs)

If you have an adventurous spirit and would like to spend a week challenging your physical skills and spirit, then this is the camp for you!  Activities may include:  climbing, canoeing, hiking, camping and more.  Each day is spent off site experiencing some of the thrills and chills available in our region.  Minimum registration is required for this program to run.  (Alternate activities may be introduced during inclement weather.)

Cost:

YMCA Members:  $255 / session

Non Members:   $280 / session

All Day Camp Programs Run 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Drop off: 8:00 – 9:00am

Pick up: 4:30 – 5:00pm

Extended Care is available from 7:30am - 8:00am and 5:00pm - 5:30pm for a small fee. The extended care option needs to be selected at time of registration.

Staff to child ratios are as follows:

Leadership Development (12-15yrs) – 1:16 (approx.)

Extended care costs: $1.50 per 1/2 hr

To Register for Leadership Camps, Click Here!

Camp Fees

Camp fees must be paid in full by June 1, 2008. A non-refundable deposit of $50.00 per week is required at registration. Post-dated cheques must be submitted with deposit or, if paying balance with credit card, you must indicate the date for your credit card to be debited.

Fee Assistance

The Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA believes that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp. For an application for assistance click here or drop by the Membership Services desk.  Financial assistance is limited to four weeks of camp per child in order to offer opportunities to a larger number of campers.  Subsidy restrictions exist based on session availability so please apply early.

Refund and Cancellation

Deposits are non-refundable. Camp fees are non-refundable after June 15, 2008, except for medical reasons (a doctor's note is required).

When a request for a refund is made before June 15, 2008, the refund will be issued in the form of a credit note (minus the deposit), or a refund, less deposit and 15% administrative fee.  Please note that refunds take 3-4 weeks to process.

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