HIGH SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

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Leadership Development

Love Camp?  If you want to take the next step in becoming a Sherman lake YMCA counselor – this is the road.

Entering Grades: 9 – 11

  • Session 3 & 4: July 4-16, 2021; Fee: $1,365

  • Session 5 & 6: July 18-30, 2021; Fee: $1,365

Become a part of Sherman Lake YMCA Camp history. Our proud tradition of fostering outstanding leadership stems from our continued success and dedication in developing our own leaders. This powerful 2-week program is notably different from overnight camp. Leadership campers will experience team building challenges, substantive discussion, inspiring speakers and hands-on leadership opportunities to encourage campers to be positive role models, contributing members of society and leaders in their communities.

Emphasizing Sherman Lake YMCA's core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, LDP campers live together in the Leadership Village under the guidance of seasoned LDP counselors and the LDP director. The 2-week program also includes an off site adventure to strengthen problem solving skills in new environments.

Counselors in Training

You've arrived - the ultimate Sherman Lake YMCA adventure and training to become a counselor!

Entering Grades: 11 – 12

  • Sessions 1 & 2:  June 20 - July 2, 2021; Fee: $1,525

This is the culmination of all things Sherman Lake YMCA. While surrounded by other emerging leaders, CITs will deepen connections with Sherman Lake friends, learn the art of being a role model that leads with honesty, caring, respect and responsibility, and be challenged to expand their perspective on leadership. During their 2-week program, CITs will have a "behind the scene" look at how camp operates. This will include experiential training on being a counselor at camp that will focus on child development, behavior management, counseling techniques and best practices. CITs will learn why Sherman Lake YMCA staffers are the best in the business as they shadow counselors who create positive, life-changing memories for their campers. This program also includes an off site trip that will allow CITs to strengthen their relationships, take initiative and problem solve together.

Camp Counselor in Training: This 2-week program is designed for highly successful graduates of the LDP program. CITs must have a strong desire to work with children and be ready to positively impact those they teach.

Wrangler in Training: This 2-week program is designed for highly successful graduates of the LDP program. WITs must have experience working with children and horses.

Lifeguard in Training: This 2-week program is designed for highly successful graduates of the LDP program. LITs must have a love of water and be an excellent swimmer.

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Camp Scholarships

It is our belief that no child shall be turned away due to an inability to pay.  Each year, we raise funds to help parents send their kids to camp.  If the camp fees are just not possible for you right now, we urge you to apply for a camp scholarship.  Please feel free to call us at 269.731.3030 or click here for more information.

Dates & Availability - Summer Camp 2021

Next summer is closer than you think! Browse our calendar below to learn more about session dates, availability, and pricing. If a session is open, we have a spot for your child. If it is wait listed, it has already filled. If you wish to join our wait list, please fill out our registration form. You’ll be notified of availability as spots open up. Please note, we can’t guarantee spots will become available for campers on the wait list.

Questions? Click here to complete our Information Request form.
One of our Camp Directors will contact you.