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All Day Camps are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Extended Care 7:45am – 5:15pm $50/week

Week-long camps for developing leadership for ages 13-17. The program is designed to equip those who want to be leaders in their communities with tools, ideas, and skills to impact the world around them. Each program is developed in progression and as a multi-year experience with a final goal that teen leaders will apply to be staff members when they are of age. Participation in the program does not guarantee a position on staff.

Leadership programs are offered at multiple camp locations throughout the summer, Camp Warner Park, Nashville Sail Camp and Camp Bells Bend Beaman. Each camp has unique activities and leadership opportunities, but share the common structure for leadership development.

Leaders in Training

Teens ages 13-15

The Leaders in Training program is a week-long camp experience designed to equip those who want to lead in their communities with tools, ideas, and skills to grow and impact the world around them. These high school students will spend the first few days learning how to lead activities, shadowing a counselor, and gaining outdoor adventure skills. The latter half of the week is dedicated to stepping up and leading activities for the group you’ve been paired with, meeting local community leaders, and implementing an all-camp game you helped plan. This journey will also be full of senior camp programming with a group of fellow Leaders in Training, with whom you will make memories, share experiences, and grow as leaders.

Price: $215/week

Counselors in Training

Teens ages 15-17

After completing the Leaders-In-Training program or at age 16, teen leaders can sign up as a Counselor-In-Training (CIT). This can be done in one season or over multiple seasons.

The Counselor in Training program is a week of advanced leadership development designed to strengthen the passions and abilities of those who find themselves wanting to make a difference. These leaders will be paired with a counselor for the week and given numerous opportunities to lead through activities, lessons, and role modeling for the younger campers. You will spend the week bonding with and leading the campers of the tribe you are chosen to work with, and with the learning from the counselor you are assigned to. The counselor will watch over and help guide you, teaching you to make the most out of every moment you have with your campers. By the end of the week, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of leadership, and a truly applicable skill set to make a difference.

Price: $100/week

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Teen Leadership Adventure
@ Warner Park

Have fun, make friends and learn Leadership Skills at camp. Teen Leadership Adventure encourages outdoor exploration and leadership skill development through two unique and fun programs. Participants take part in fun outdoor games, make friends, complete service projects, and lead younger campers in activities. Camp is a great way for the teen in your life to take the lead!

Leaders in Training Dates:

June 1-5, 2020
June 15-19, 2020
June 29-July 3, 2020
July 13-17, 2020
July 27-31, 2020

Counselors in Training Dates:

June 8-12, 2020
June 22-26, 2020
July 6-10, 2020
July 20-24, 2020

Teen Leadership Adventure
@ Sail Camp

Continuing for 2019! Teen Leadership Adventure @ Sail Camp for older campers encourages leadership through two unique and fun sailing programs. Teen Leaders participate in sailing, skills development and leading younger campers in activities. Camp is a great way for the teen in your life to take the lead! Have fun, make friends and learn leadership skills at camp.

Leaders in Training Dates:

June 1-5, 2020
June 8-12, 2020
June 15-19, 2020
June 22-26, 2020
July 6-10, 2020
July 13-17, 2020

Counselors in Training Dates:

June 1-5, 2020
June 8-12, 2020
June 15-19, 2020
June 22-26, 2020
July 6-10, 2020
July 13-17, 2020
July 20-24, 2020
July 27-31, 2020

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Activities:

Low ropes & team building initiatives
Play at the riverside, discover the aquatic habitats, learn about conservation efforts
Hike the trails and Geo-caching, map and compass programs.
Participate in a service project in Warner Park.
Visit the nature center and participate in nature education programs.
Help cook a meal over a fire.
Traditional camp activities including Crafts, Games, Songs, Skits/Drama

Activities:

Team building initiatives
Increasing sailing skills
Practice leadership leading games and songs for younger campers
Participate in a service project.
Learn motorboat safety to prepare for the TWRA Boater’s Safety license.
Make friends and have fun.
Traditional camp activities including Crafts, Games, Songs, Skits/Drama

Oscar Ramirez

Camp Director Teen Leadership Adventure @ Warner Park

From an early age, Mr. O was exposed to nature and an adventurous daily life, not by choice but, due to circumstances. Growing up in a family who pioneered in the undeveloped, jungle coast of the Atlantic Ocean, was not an easy task for his parents, but for him it was heaven on earth! Walking shoeless, playing in the creek, swimming in the ocean, building fires, climbing coconut trees, exploring and conquering new areas and chasing Olingos and bullfrogs were part of his daily life.

The freedom, confidence, self-reliance and curiosity to explore new frontiers, motivated him to venture to others countries nearby and abroad. He believes that nature, adventures and mentoring, are key components to helping youth during their development. This philosophy has motivated him to participate, organize and lead adventure trips such as hiking Mouth Washington, The North Cascade, Mount Baker, Arcadia National Park in Maine, Kayaking Cape Cop Sound MA, as well as camping and biking in areas not know by tourists.

Planning adventures and teaching outdoor skills as a way to expose youth to nature, is a part of his daily life. So, next time you say hello to him, don’t be surprised if his asks you what your next adventure is! He has definitely already planned one!

Cancellation Policy:

All fees are due upon registration. Cancellations for any reason prior to 30 days before the event are eligible for a refund less a $50 processing fee. Any cancellations after 30 days before the event are non-refundable. Cancellation requests must be in writing to info@leadershipacademyllc.com.

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Trip & Travel, White Water Adventures (Grades 10-12)

Trip & Travel is a week-long camping adventure in Cherokee National Forest. This is a special week of camp for teens looking to level up on their outdoor skills and leadership development. Space is limited to campers who are ready challenge themselves and demonstrate leadership to their peers through collaborative decision making. Adventure activities are staffed by local professional outfitters, activities include rafting the upper and middle Ocoee River, hiking trails in Cherokee National Forest, Team Building activities and games. Our caring and professional staff will facilitate tent camping, preparing meals, transportation and camper supervision. The trip departs Monday morning and returns Friday afternoon. This program is $685 all inclusive.

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Want more? Is your teen ready to hit the trail? Our mountain bike camp is a great way for the young cyclist in your family to enjoy nature and improve their skills. Riders learn bike maintenance, bike set-up and a variety of riding techniques to help them get the most out of their time on the bike. Camp is full of cycling activities that provide practical ways to apply important STEM Concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). We’re ready for beginner and advanced riders to have fun and be challenged!

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Leadership Academy’s Teen Leadership Adventure and Mountain Bike Camp is a partnership with Nashville Metro Parks.

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