WHAT IS CAMP LEAD?

Camp LEAD is a FREE three-day and two-night leadership and human relations development program for GUHSD students. It is an engaging and interactive learning environment that allows participants to gain heightened interpersonal and personal-awareness skills that are essential to improving relations with others. After attending Camp LEAD many students are inspired to live their lives in a more postive fashion, and strive to influence others in this way.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND CAMP LEAD?

Participants are usually recommended by school staff, and represent a diverse mix of students from each campus. Young people of different races, religous beliefs, social classes, and interests are all brought together to share this very unique experience.

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS ATTEND CAMP LEAD?

Students selected to participate are current campus leaders, or have been identified as potential campus leaders. Camp LEAD student participants are individuals who are usually interested in social justice issues, are definitely open to personal growth and are willing to work to improve their school’s overall climate. Many return to join their Campus' Friday Night Live Club which strives to promote healthy lifestyle choices free from alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, violence and sexual activity.

WHERE IS IT?

Camp LEAD will be held at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center, 8868 Pine Creek Rd, Pine Valley, CA 91962.  All transportation, food, lodging and other costs will be covered. Due to the tremendous success of our program, we are considering the prospect of potentially adding an additional 5 or 6 Camps to the upcoming school year.

MORE INFORMATION:

As of today we have hosted a total of 13 Camp LEADs, catering to over 1300 students. Of those 1300 students about 2/3 of the group has returned to get additional training as LEAD Crew members in hopes that they may return to Camp LEAD as a peer facilitator. (See more information on Lead Crew below) After camp and upon return to school, we have seen students exhibit higher attendance rates, higher grades and a decrease in behavioral issues. This data and information can be made available for you upon request.

Camp benefits ALL students and we look forward to hearing from you and meeting your students.

LEAD Crew Training is MANDATORY for any student who would like to return to Camp LEAD as a peer facilitator or as LEAD crew.

You must attend 3 trainings to be eligible to come back to camp as a student leader.

The trainings will cover: Camp LEAD, LEAD Crew Roles & Responsibilities, Facilitation Skills, Alcohol/ Tobacco and Other Drug Education/ Friday Night Live and Personal Development.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Where: Grossmont Union High School District Office, 1100 Murray Dr. El Cajon, CA 92020

Who: Any LEAD Crew member is welcome to attend. If you have not missed any of the trainings you can help get other LEAD Crew members up to date.

Other: Please bring a snack, lunch and water. Our office has a microwave available for your convenience. Dress comfortable and please bring a pen. LEAD Crew Binders will be provided for any new members. Returning LEAD Crew members please bring your notebook with you. Also, please bring your Camp LEAD Nametag.

Grossmont Union High School District’s Camp LEAD (Leadership for Equity & Access District-wide) allows students to take part in a series of activities designed to foster leadership skills and improve understanding & respect between students. Through focused dialogue, experiential learning and self-reflection, students develop skills to discuss issues that can be difficult to address in everyday life.  Camp LEAD prepares students to take on leadership roles and not only succeed, but excel across a wide range of environments.