Leadership La Porte County recently completed its Summer Leadership Camp for middle school students at Creek Ridge County Park. Students from throughout La Porte County entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades participated in activities to teach leadership skills and positive character development. The camp was made possible by a generous grant from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte.
The camp facilitator, Monica Komasinski, Executive Director of Leadership LaPorte County, coordinated the camp with support from several community volunteers. “We are proud of these students for giving up part of their summer to focus on leadership skill development. The concepts learned at camp provide a framework for personal growth, confidence, and skill-building.” Komasinski said. “Camp activities provide experiential learning of key concepts such as team building, personal responsibility, self-confidence, and respect for others. Our hope is that students will use this knowledge to become engaged citizens and leaders within their schools and communities.” Komasinski added.
During the school year the students will continue their leadership training with meetings and activities that will focus on community, volunteerism, philanthropy, servant leadership and civic responsibility. A select group of these students are invited to participate in Youth to Youth (Y2Y). Y2Y is a program to learn about the grant-making process for youth projects in La Porte County. This program is funded by the Unity Foundation of La Porte County, a key community partner encouraging youth philanthropy.
“The power of youth in our community is a valuable resource to tap. We are grateful for community partnerships with the Unity Foundation and the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte to further our mission. Over the past 15 years, the program has reached hundreds of middle school students from throughout La Porte County. It is a powerful program for an age group that needs positive activities and messages,” Komasinski concluded.
For more information about the programs and services for youth, contact Leadership La Porte County at 219-325-8223 or info@leadershiplaportecounty.com .
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