Leadership La Porte County Empowers Middle School Students with Summer Leadership Camp
Leadership La
Porte County proudly completed its Summer Leadership Camp for middle school
students at Creek Ridge County Park. This enriching program brought together
students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades from across La Porte County to
develop their leadership skills and build positive character traits. The camp
was made possible through generous grants from the Health Foundation of La
Porte and the City of Michigan City Mayor’s Empowerment Fund.
Monica
Komasinski, Executive Director of Leadership La Porte County, spearheaded the
camp with the invaluable support of several dedicated community volunteers.
"We are incredibly proud of these students for dedicating part of their
summer to enhancing their leadership abilities," Komasinski said.
"The lessons learned at camp form a solid foundation for personal growth,
confidence, and skill-building. Through activities focused on experiential
learning, students grasp key concepts such as team building, personal
responsibility, self-confidence, and respect for others. Our ultimate goal is
for them to apply this knowledge to become engaged citizens and leaders in
their schools and communities."
A standout
feature of this year's camp was the exceptional volunteerism demonstrated by
Leadership Board members and the 40th class members. The final day of camp was
marked by visits from special guests including La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody,
Michigan City Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch, and Michigan City Police Chief Marty
Corley.
The leadership
training does not end with summer. Throughout the school year, students will
continue their development through meetings and activities centered on
community engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy, servant leadership, and civic
responsibility. Selected students will participate in Youth to Youth (Y2Y), a
program that educates young people about the grant-making process for youth
projects in La Porte County. Funded by the Unity Foundation of La Porte County,
Y2Y is an essential initiative promoting youth philanthropy.
“The potential
of youth in our community is an invaluable resource,” Komasinski emphasized.
“We are deeply grateful for the support of the Unity Foundation, the Health
Foundation of La Porte, and Mayor Angie’s Youth Empowerment program. Over the
past 16 years, our program has positively impacted hundreds of middle school
students throughout La Porte County. It offers crucial positive activities and
messages to an age group in need of both.”
For more
information about the programs and services available for youth, please contact
Leadership La Porte County at 219-325-8223 or info@leadershiplaportecounty.com.