Learning about who you are as a leader is very important as a teenager. The Leadership Development Program will assist youth in understanding what skills they posses as a leader, along with how they can become a better leader at school and in the work industry.
*** An Opportunity to Grow from two different Leadership Programs ***
Our Leadership Development Program in built on developing a community and the "I AM A GRYPHON" values (be respectful, caring, determined, engaged and authentic). Throughout the program participants are working together in creating their own community, foster and encourage leadership skill development, and personal growth through facilitated workshops and discussions by our Gryphon Program Facilitators and Program Directors.
We have designed workshops and activities that are engaging, have participants communicating and collaborating with each other, actively moving and laughing together. Workshops will include self-motivation, working in teams, personal leadership traits, how to lead a group, time management, work opportunities (job searching, resumes, interviews), how to be fiscally responsible, public speaking, how to make your voice heard and conflict resolution. Our Leadership staff will present volunteer opportunities and help participants find hours to support their high school volunteer program. Note: The leadership programs have separate concepts and activities. They are designed for the age group that will be participating in the program.
The program is focused on teamwork and experiential learning through interactive initiatives. Campers will gain an insight into group dynamics and working together with other individuals to problem solve and work in an environment that is respectful of idea sharing. The goal for campers is for individuals to be better prepared for group work at school and how to work with others in a variety of different environments. It will be an engaging week of initiatives and debrief/reflections. We can’t wait to see these individuals taking the first step on the path to being a community leader.
This summer we are extremely excited to be basing many of our workshops and reflections from The Student Leadership Challenge: Five Practices for Becoming an Exemplary Leader by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. During the two weeks, participants will explore through interactive workshops and experiential activities how to Model The Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. During the week of August 29th-September 2nd, participants will have the option to sign up for volunteer hours and assist camp with the wrap up of summer 2022.
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