Western Leaders Summit
The Start of Something Big!
Bringing together student leaders from across the western United States.
“Western Leaders allowed me to understand the depths of becoming a vulnerable and strong leader while supporting me as I became an individual in my own community. Western Leaders gave me the outlet to build connections, strengthen my inner self, and define my own abilities as I paved my way to becoming a leader.”
Western Leaders Summit is a transformative leadership experience providing in-depth instruction in essential topics. Working closely with students from other states, delegates learn and practice leadership skills and concepts through experiential activities and opportunities to lead and grow. Students participate in learning situations focusing on fundamental leadership skills and concepts such as group process, decision-making, communication, relationships, equity, and civility.
An adviser strand is offered for advisors traveling with students.
Directors
Meri Benedict & Sandy Ginger, Co-Directors
Information
For: All students entering grades 9-12. Students may hold a leadership position in your school or state organization but it is not required.
Camp Curriculum Highlights:
An emphasis on Global and Social Justice.
Student leaders create a Campaign for Change
Participate in and learn to run a Civility Forum
Special strand for student representatives to local and state school boards.
Extensive time on the Challenge Course for experiential learning
A multi-state camp where delegates share diverse ideas and experiences.
Camp Structure: Western Leaders is focused on personal growth and developing skills, concepts, and strategies to lead in a variety of situations. Most learning experiences are in councils, and there are also opportunities to work in larger groups, Another growth and learning experience happens in dorm living.
Twitter: @Western_Leaders (external site)
Instagram: WesternLeaders (external site)
Registration
For more information, including registration information, please visit our Registration Forms page.
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