We are excited to introduce our
Leaders in Training and Counselors In Training
Programs for Summer 2018!
Registration for 2018 is NOW open!
Teens ages 13-14 are invited to participate in our Leaders in Training Program!
Teens ages 15-16 can participate our new Counselors in Training Program!
Leaders in Training campers ease into the responsibilities of being a leader while also enjoying camp program electives as senior campers do. While transitioning from camper to leader, participants are encouraged to be creative, think outside the box and take initiative. Participants learn about and practice effective leadership skills, such as teamwork, goal setting and decision-making- skills useful in all facets of their life.
Counselors in Training: Presented as an advanced, selective program, Counselors in Training campers take on a significant amount of responsibility and are expected to be true leaders in our camp community. The program is designed for motivated teens looking to challenge themselves. The Counselor in Training Program is a commitment towards making a difference in the lives of others, and inspires participants to become dynamic leaders.
June 12-16 ~ Leaders in Training (Ages 13-14)
June 19-23 ~ Leaders in Training (Ages 13-14)
June 26-30 ~ Leaders in Training (Ages 13-14)
July 10-14 ~ Counselors in Training (Ages 15-16)
July 17-21 ~ Counselors in Training (Ages 15-16)
Let the Adventure begin!
Activities:
• Low ropes & team building initiatives
• Play at the riverside, discover the aquatic habitats, learn about conservation efforts
• Hike the trails and Geo-caching, map and compass programs.
• Participate in a service project in Warner Park.
• Visit the nature center and participate in nature education programs.
• Help cook a meal over a fire.
• Traditional camp activities including Crafts, Games, Songs, Skits/Drama
*Camp Warner Park’s Teen Leadership Adventure is a tech-free, all-weather, outdoor camp.
Cancellation policy: All fees are due upon registration. Cancellations for any reason prior to 45 days before the event are eligible for a refund less a $50 processing fee. Any cancellations after 45 days before the event are non-refundable. Cancellation requests must be in writing to info@leadershipacademyllc.com.
Beginner Mountain Bike Camp $335
Who: Campers entering Grades 6-10
What: Mountain Biking Camp
When: June 19-23, 2017
Drop-off begins 8:45am, Pick-up begins 4:00pm
Where: Deep Well, Percy Warner Park
What to Bring: Mountain Bike, Helmet, Lunch, Weather-appropriate clothing and a plastic water bottle.
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm (Before and after care is also available for Mountain Biking Camp. You will just register for it as an add-on when purchasing the camp. This is from 7:45am-5:15pm)
Cost: $335
What to Bring: Mountain Bike, Helmet, Lunch, Weather-appropriate clothing and a plastic water bottle
Details: Riders learn the basics of riding their mountain bike on the trails. In addition, they will learn about bike maintenance, bike set-up and a variety of riding skills to help them enjoy their riding even more. The camps are full of cycling activities that keep things fun and challenging. Along the way riders are learning important STEM Concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). STEM Concepts are a focal point in ongoing education. So even if camp participants are having too much fun to realize it, they are learning skills that will aid them in their educational development. Campers will also get to participate in traditional camp activities too like crafts, games and nature education.
Camp kicks off with a collaborative bike build and tune-up, pressure comparison tests, and seat position experiments. This gives campers a chance to learn about leverage, friction, force, and engineering design. Starting with this focus on bike set up, basic maintenance and safety offers a great foundation for the skills and techniques campers will learn throughout the week, while some slow races give them a chance to get accustomed to the terrain.
Once campers know how to better build and maintain their mountain bike, we teach fundamentals of bike control, which improves bike navigation, riding speed and overall cycling techniques. Correct body positioning, cornering, pumping, and braking skills are essential to bike control, and are a great way to learn STEM concepts like calculating averages, understanding energy, and finding your center of gravity, before putting those new skills to test with a Pump-Distance Challenge.
While learning STEM concepts is more and more important for academic and professional success, it’s also the secret to mastering the ins and outs of mountain biking. Above all, we want campers to leave with a love for cycling, learning, and healthy living. Mountain Bike Camp is the perfect way for the teens in your life to be active, build community, and learn enriching skills while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.
For our Mountain Biking Camp we are partnering with the organization Cycling Causes. Doug Farrar from Cycling Causes will be the instructor at camp.
Experienced Mountain Bike Camp $335
- Who: Campers entering Grades 6-10
- What: Mountain Biking Camp
- When: July 10-14, 2017
- Drop-off begins 8:45am, Pick-up begins 4:00pm
- Where: Deep Well, Percy Warner Park
- What to Bring: Mountain Bike, Helmet, Lunch, Weather-appropriate clothing and a plastic water bottle.
Riders learn bike maintenance, bike set-up and a variety of riding skills to help them enjoy their riding even more. The camps are full of cycling activities that keep things fun and challenging. Along the way riders are learning important STEM Concepts (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). STEM Concepts are a focal point in ongoing education. So even if camp participants are having too much fun to realize it, they are learning skills that will aid them in their educational development.Extra BMX and Trials bikes can be provided by Cycling Causes.
Camps held in Nashville, TN utilize Percy Warner Park’s 8 miles of trails and all kinds of interesting terrain to ride around and over.
Day One:
Themes: Bike Set-up and Maintenance. Proper Bike Fit. Safety. Looking at different types of bike/design for purpose.
Activities: Hands-on bike build and tune-up. Tire pressure comparison test. Seat position experiment. How to read the terrain. Slow races.
STEM Concepts: Leverage, Friction, Force, Engineering Design.
Day Two:
Themes: Body Positioning, Pumping, Cornering, Braking
Activities: Figure Eights, Average Speed and Braking Exercise, Techniques for different kinds of corners, Pump-Distance challenge.
STEM Concepts: Energy, Center of Gravity, Calculating Averages.
Day Three:
Themes: Fundamentals of Balance, Introduction to Trials Riding, Bike Control.
Activities: Balancing in place, Beginnings of a Wheelie, Pedal Kicks, Dealing with Obstacles, Mini Trials Competition.
STEM Concepts: Gyroscopic stability, Opposing Forces, Stored and Kinetic Energy.
Day Four:
Themes: Dealing with Obstacles in the trail, Maintaining Momentum and Flow.
Activities: Small Jumps, Riding the rear wheel, Getting over obstacles, Step-up Challenge.
STEM Concepts: Systems of Constant Energy in Different Forms – Chemical Energy, Mechanical Energy, Gravitational Forces, etc.
Day Five:
Themes: FUN with all that’s been learned.
Activities: Riding and fun competitions.
STEM Concepts: Review and Importance of STEM Learning. Positive effects of Cycling and Healthy Living on our communities
