WE CREATE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
For older campers - whether they’re brand new to Dreamwood or returning to camp - we offer
leadership programming that sets us apart.
Dreamwood’s leadership pathway is focused on inclusive leadership. To us, inclusive leadership means supporting emerging leaders in: developing empathy and compassion for others; learning to recognize and challenge their own biases and assumptions; growing their listening skills; building meaningful connections; and discovering the power and strength in their own vulnerability. We do this through 1:1 and group mentorship sessions that invite leadership pathway participants to engage in all kinds of ways - everything from writing in their Dreamwood leadership journal, to doing theatre games, to hearing a guest speaker, to 1:1 and group mentorship sessions. At the end of their time at camp, participants will come away feeling more confident, capable, self-aware, and having made amazing friendships at camp! Campers who join our Leadership Pathway walk in the footsteps of our Dream Team - our stellar staff of caring, compassionate, inclusive, fun, diverse young adults - who will guide them every step of the way on their beginning leadership journey.
OUR LIT PROGRAM (1&2) ARE OFFERED DURING ALL OF OUR REGULAR CAMP WEEKS
For Summer 2026, our leadership pathway includes our Leader-in-Training 1 (LIT1) program, our Leader-in-Training 2 (LIT2) program and our Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) credit program:
✔ Campers currently in Grade 8 + can register for our LIT 1 program and start uncovering their own leadership style and what it means to be a caring and inclusive leader – while still spending most of their time as campers. LIT 1s can come to camp one week or more. Even if you’ve never been to camp, you’ll be welcome in our LIT program - it’s never too late to experience summer camp!
✔ Campers currently 15+ or who have been a part of our LIT program before can register for our LIT 2 program - Leadership in Action. More responsibility, volunteer hours, leadership training, shadowing of counsellors and involvement in camp operations.
✔ Campers who are in Grade 9 + can register for our counsellor in training credit program through Camp Dreamwood and AVRO academy. Participants successful in completing the program will get a Leadership & Peer Support Credit (GPP30). This program will offer 3 weeks at Dreamwood with intensive leadership training sessions, guest speakers, camp skills development and much more. In order to complete the credit component of the program there will be 2 assignments, a journal, and a final assignment that will be done while at camp. CIT's will be immersed in what it is like to be a counsellor by staying in a cabin and taking a deeper dive into their leadership development. CIT's come to camp for a full 3-week session.
Has your child never been to overnight camp but is curious about joining after Grade 10? Contact Dreamwood to chat about whether the program is the right fit for your teenager.
