CAMPDREAMWOOD

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. 

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For Summer 2023, our leadership pathway includes our 2 part Leader-in-Training (LIT) program, LIT 1 and LIT 2:

✔ Campers currently in Grade 8 or 9 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 1 program - it’s never too late to experience summer camp!

✔ Campers who were LITs last summer OR who are currently in Grade 10 can join the LIT 2 program, splitting their days at Dreamwood 50/50 between being a camper and taking a deeper dive into their leadership development. LIT 2s come to camp for a minimum 2-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.

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In Summer 2024, we’ll be extending our Leadership Pathway program with the introduction of a high school credit option, and a paid Counsellor-in-Training program.

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