JC Nalle Sports and Leadership Camp Summer 2026

Description

Camp student engagement is a process that prepares young people to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood through a coordinated, progressive series of activities and sporting experiences that help them to become socially, morally, emotionally, physically, and cognitively competent. Youth leadership is an important part of the youth development process. Youth leadershipis both an internal and an external process leading to (1) the ability to guide or direct others on a course of action, influence their opinion and behavior, and show the way by going in advance; and (2) the ability to analyze one’s own strengths and weaknesses, set personal and vocational goals, and have the self-esteem to carry them out.

Leadership development experiences are connected to positive outcomes in youth, including decreases in negative behaviors (such as violence and bullying) and increases in positive attitudes and behaviors (such as motivation, academic performance, self-esteem, problem-solving, positive health decisions, and interpersonal skills). Participation in leadership development experiences is linked to increased self-efficacy and the development of skills relevant to success in school and at home such as decision-making and working well with others. Building self-advocacy and self-determination skills, an important aspect of leadership development for youth participating in our sporting program, correlates with making a successful transition back to school in the fall.

In-Person Instruction

Cost - Free