Teen Leadership Program

Applications for summer 2026 are open until May 1, 2026. 

The Teen Leadership Program for teens entering 8th-12th grade with volunteer opportunities to fit your Summer, you choose which week(s) works best for you!

A limited number of teens will be accepted each summer. 

Pizza is available for purchase each day ($2.50/slice). Must order by 10am with front desk staff.

Morning and Afternoon Snacks will be available for purchase with either a card on file or with cash.

Returning TLPs: Complete this application for 'Returning Teen Leaders'

For first time applicants, required program packet includes:

  1. Program Application (click to apply)
  2. Activity Waiver signed by legal guardian (If accepted to the program, the Activity Waiver will be available on DASH and is due at the Mandatory Training)
  3. Application Essay
  4. Accepted Applicants must attend the Mandatory TLP Training in May (*If accepted to the program, an email will be sent with training date and time)
  5. If accepted to the program, there is a one time $45 Registration fee* due at the mandatory training in May (time TBD).

*For both returning and new TLPs: Registration fee includes up to two weeks of volunteering. An additional $10 per week, will be charged to any TLP volunteering more than two weeks.*

Program Objectives and Responsibilities

Time Management

Assist counselors with transitions to and from activities and rec locations.

Marketing

Produce a short social media story reviewing a day in the life at camp.

Recreation Programming

Run 3 group games during the week, with assistance from group counselor.

Leadership Challenges

Challenges promoting leadership and team building.

Cash Handling

Assist with the selling and distribution of snacks/lunch.

Public Speaking

Assist with group and camp announcements for the day/week. 

Camper Safety

Secondary check-in and roll call for their assigned group.