Mt. Sky

Native American Leadership

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Discovering Native Leadership!

At Mt. Sky (High School) Leadership Camp, students participate in a curriculum that is culturally responsive and recognized nationally as a model of excellence. Through an interactive camp experience, high school students learn and practice essential skills such as team building, communication, creative thinking and resiliency. Mt. Sky Leadership Camp staff is composed of teachers, counselors, administrators, professionals and college-age role models dedicated to serving Native American youth in High School.

About Mt. Sky:

OUR STORY began with a vision where the Native youth of Washington united to bridge the gaps between our tribes. The people with this vision believed in the power of youth and recognized their potential to raise their voice, embrace their uniqueness, have pride in who they are and represent. Within nature and through the guidance of their elders, the youth grew their leadership skills while developing their understanding of their self, community, and impact on our world.

At Mt. Sky Leadership Camp, high school students participate in a curriculum that is culturally responsive and recognized nationally as a model of excellence. Through an interactive, camp experience, students learn and practice essential skills such as teambuilding, communication, creative thinking and resiliency. Camp is a time of adventure and discovery. Although exciting, it may feel like a long time to be away from home. Our staff is aware of the hesitation you may feel and is committed to helping students adjust once they arrive.

The benefits of attending Mt. Sky:

High School students leave camp feeling empowered and confident in their abilities to succeed in all areas of life.
In fact, many students experience an increase in their self-esteem, honesty, expectations of their future and ability to say “No” in negative situations.
Mt. Sky is for all Native American youth! No prior leadership experience is necessary.

Health and Safety:

We know it may be difficult to trust outside organizations to care for your child. Our number one goal is to create a safe space for students to experience personal and social growth. As a staff, we place high importance on student safety and supervision, which is why we have a number of measures in place to ensure students are well-cared for. A medic will be available at all times. Teachers, facilitators and counselors from around the state will supervise the students. Students will be separated by gender in the dorms. Our schedule is intentional and full.

The Cispus Learning Center and Mt. Sky operate under the umbrella of the Association of Washington School Principals, an organization that has been dedicated to providing leadership camps to high school students for well over 60 years.

Five reasons to attend Mt. Sky Leadership Camp

Learn leadership and life skills from elders
Discover and apply your voice
Embrace your pride and uniqueness
Connect with Nature
Bridge the gap between tribes

Directors

Learn more about the curriculum and camp by contacting the camp directors

Ben Charles, Crazy Faith Ministries
Theresa James, La Conner HS/Swinomish Tribe
Contact the Mt. Sky Directors

Location

Cispus Learning Center, Randle, WA

Dates

March 21 - 24, 2025

Mt. Sky information:

Registration includes all materials, meals, and supplies.
The first meal is DINNER on Friday evening. Please be sure students eat lunch before arrival at Cispus.
Each school delegation must have an attending adviser. Advisers will be housed in a separate dorm and will not be responsible for dorm supervision.
Plan to arrive between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. on Friday for registration. The retreat begins at 2:00 p.m. on Friday and concludes at 11:30 a.m. on Monday.
Cancellations received after March 7th, will result in full charges. We encourage schools to find substitutions for students who cancel after the deadline.
Mt. Sky is for High School students.