July Outdoor Leadership Program

Designed for 15- and 16 -year-olds, this immersive program builds advanced outdoor and leadership skills through direct hands-on experiences and mentorship opportunities. Campers will explore the natural environment by participating in ORCKA Level 1 Certification, wilderness camping, canoeing, and team challenges. Outdoor Leaders will spend their mornings diving into experiential workshops, community engagement experiences, and volunteer service learning at LCS and in the broader Lakefield Community. 

Afternoons will be spent in group placements where Outdoor Leaders will support in mentoring younger campers and planning group games in both indoor and outdoor settings. Outdoor Leaders will receive feedback and guidance from our attentive and supportive staff. This program has been designed for a gradual progression of confidence in leadership roles. With this, 15- and 16-year-old campers' placement settings and expectations will vary slightly. 15-year-old Outdoor Leaders' placement will focus more on experiencing different age groups among Junior Day Camp and facilitating activities in smaller group settings. 16-year-old Outdoor Leaders will be paired with a program coordinator and facilitate a specialized activity program in an area of interest (sports, arts, science) in a larger group setting and for older age demographics.  

Outdoor Leaders will work to help facilitate and plan a memorable Thursday campfire experience and themed activity stations for our younger Junior Day Campers to help spread camp magic and joy in the LCS Camps community. Time in both group placements and community workshops will help these young leaders develop the experience and practical skills that prepare them for future counselor-in-training and leadership roles at camp.