How do we do it?

• Drama: learning voice projection, stage presence and delivering learned lines and improvisation
• Speaking Club:  focusing on communication skills to explore public speaking in a fun environment, including poems and mini-fun presentations
• Sport: using sport activities to develop team, leadership, and communication skills

Campers will:

• explore the art of giving and receiving feedback.
• learn how to win and lose with grace.
• be encouraged to embrace healthy competitiveness.
• discover the value of focus.

What makes us different?

• Campers will enjoy a balance of stimulating classroom learning and dynamic outdoor activities.  
• At the beginning of each day we will set a goal for the day.  At the end of each day we’ll review the day and assess whether we achieved our goal.  If not, why not?  If yes, let’s celebrate!  
• The program for each day will include a structured learning component around the leadership theme for the day.  This section will be delivered by a role model who has expertise and credibility in the specific leadership component.  Activities planned for the day will reinforce the theme. 
• A creative project will be started on the first day of the camp and each day we will add to this project.  Parents will be engaged in the camp’s curriculum with daily updates on the day’s activities and their child’s accomplishments.
• Lunch is included.

What is the overall experience?

Each day begins with a leadership “inspiration circle”.

Campers will learn strategies to set goals, specific targets, take action, get feedback, get results.

Program is founded on the principles of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), the science of excellence and focuses on communication and peak performance.

Not to forget the most important aspect of the program.  It’s fun!

What will your child get out of it?

Get your child ahead of the curve with:

• Practical learning, motivation and inspiration
  to take action.
• Building blocks for success in life.
• Tools to be effective leaders in life.

Camper Feedback from Leadership Quest 2012:

• Everyone ranked two or more activities a “10”.
• 17 our of the 20 activities had at least one ranking at a “10”
• The variety of the activities met the interest of the campers and everyone had a great time!
• On Day 2 of Camp 2012, one camper asked: “Can I register now for next year?”

Parent Testimonials:

The introduction of the Leadership Quest program for our children could not have come at a better time.  With increasingly limited resources in our public and Catholic school systems, the opportunity for focused leadership experiences for our children becomes more and more limited.  My daughter was a participant in last summers program and she walked away with more confidence, more strategies and more applicable tools to manage her school life, her friendships and her activities.  If only we had a chance to experience leadership this way when we were growing up.

Grace Attard,
Creator e-Spot
Owner enSpire Coaching Inc.

I discovered The Leadership Quest camp last spring when I was first introduced to Darla.  I fell in love with the concept on the spot!  Darla and her team did not disappoint!  Both my children, ages 8 and 9, attended the 1 week camp in Oakville.  The location was wonderful, lots of space and close to nature.  All instructors delivered fabulous and fun content that both my kids enjoyed!   Just the premise of the “Leadership” title was enough to “annoy” my youngest but in the end, the dedication, instruction, knowledge of the instructors and the way the concepts were delivered  won her over, big time!  They added “fun” to learning!  Money well spent as my children had a great time AND learnt many new concepts that has stuck with them ever since!  It’s a camp where your children will share, laugh, learn and grow!  Congratulations to Darla and her awesome team of instructors for a job well done!  My kids are going again this year!

Nathalie Wilson,
Crock A Doodle Oakville