Youth Leadership Program
Jameson Camp’s Youth Leadership program focuses on leadership development, teamwork, and community service. When a camper is 13 years old and recommended by their summer counselor, they are eligible to apply to the Youth Leadership program. Selection is based on dedication to Jameson’s mission, maturity, and leadership skills.
Throughout the year, each teen has the opportunity to complete over 200 service hours through Jameson Camp projects and with other non-profit agencies. They plan three annual Jameson family events: Spring Fling, Haunted Happening, and the Variety Club sponsored Holiday Party. During the summer, they plan and coordinate the JC junior program.
Jameson would not be able to offer these unique programs without the volunteerism of the Youth Leadership teens. Two Youth Leadership teens also hold positions on Jameson's board of directors.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
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Youth Leaders engage
in more leadership roles at camp and in turn, take on more
leadership roles outside of camp: at school, after-school, and
within the community.
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Youth show more
responsibility in positive decision-making and are better able
to resist negative peer pressure.
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Youth Leaders are
more likely to attend school, graduate high school, enter
college, and demonstrate hope for their futures.
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Through service
learning, Jameson teens become more community-minded.
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Advanced Camping
Experience
(A.C.E.)
The A.C.E. program offers returning campers (ages 13 – 15) the opportunity to develop and use advanced camping skills, improve teamwork, and strengthen decision-making skills. Experiential learning is the method used to teach these life skills.
A.C.E. campers assist staff with teaching younger campers important camping skills. The teen’s skills are tested during an off-site canoeing and camping trip to an Indiana state park.
Counselors-In-Training (CIT)
After completing the A.C.E. program, youth ages 15-17 apply to the C.I.T. program to learn advanced leadership and programming methods. C.I.T.s work with counselors to strengthen these skills.
As an assistant leader during JC juniors, C.I.T.s plan activities and work hands-on with campers. C.I.T.s also
engage in community service and explore new places in Indiana.
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