TLC is a week of training, getting to know other counselors and learning leadership skills (e.g., child development, classroom management, public speaking, group dynamics…) that can be used at camp and in making real-life decisions. During teen week, we will also develop games, learning opportunities and activities around our camp theme and go on an Overnight field trip. Successful completion of Camp Elmwood Teen Leadership Camp is required to participate as a teen counselor at Camp Elmwood. This year's theme is: Better Together !! You’ve probably learned skills at other camps. Now share your talents and skills and be a leader at Camp Elmwood!
Week One:
During July 22-July 26, the TLC is a week of teen counselors getting to know eachother and learning leadership skills. Many of the activities and discussions are on child development, classroom management, public speaking, and group dynamics - all useful traits that may be used at Camp Elmwood to make real-life decisions.
Camp Elmwood Hanging out time
During TLC week, the group will develop the Camp Elmwood curriculum (games, learning opportunities and activities) around our camp theme, "Better Together," and will also have a beach field trip, and possibly one overnighter. Successful completion of Camp Elmwood's TLC is required to participate as a teen counselor at Camp Elmwood.
Week Two:
The second week, July 29-August 2, is when the TLC shines! Using the training from Week One, it is the teen's time to mentor and lead the Camp Elmwood youth (ages 6 to 13). Returning counselors are a bonus (and we get many of them!) because they know how to make the camp more entertaining and embrace it with camaraderie.
TLC Schedule:
- July 22-July 26: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:45am to 2:30pm;
Wednesday, 8am to 2:30pm - this is Beach day
- July 29-August 2: Monday through Thursday, 8:45am to 2:30pm; Friday,
8:45am to 7:30pm (there will be a wrap-up meeting at 7pm) PLUS > Each
teen will also participate in one Camp Elmwood after-care session
(2:30 to 5:30pm) in the second week of Camp.
