LEADERSHIP camp

High school seniors—it’s your time to lead.

You’ve spent summers here as a camper—trying new things, making friends, and building confidence. Now, as you step into your senior year of high school, it’s time to take the next step: becoming a leader.

Leadership Camp is a four-week program designed for rising high school seniors (or international campers of equivalent age) who have previously attended Camp Horizons. The focus is on leadership training, hands-on teaching, outdoor adventure, and developing life skills that last long after the summer. And of course, there’s still plenty of classic camp fun — from swimming and campfires to games and unforgettable memories with friends.

And yes, it looks amazing on a résumé or college application.

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Why Follow When You Can Lead?

You won’t just talk about leadership—you’ll live it. By the end of the program, you’ll head home with new confidence, practical skills, and the knowledge that you can step up wherever life takes you next.

Over four weeks, you’ll:

  • Train with staff mentors and learn what it takes to guide others.
  • Practice leading real camp activities with younger campers.
  • Design and run your own activity—created, planned, and led by you.
  • Build lifelong friendships with other Leadership Campers who share your drive.

Training Areas

Leadership Camp is designed to equip you with the tools, confidence, and experiences necessary to thrive as a leader.

During the program, you’ll dive into:

  • Camp Horizons’ Philosophy & Mission
  • Policies and Procedures that keep camp safe and fun
  • Teaching and Supervision Skills
  • Understanding the Developmental Characteristics of Campers
  • Goal Setting
  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork and Group Dynamics
  • Program Planning and Time Management

Applying

Leadership Camp has limited spots, so campers must apply to be part of the program.

2026 Session Dates

  • Leadership A: June 21 – July 18
  • Leadership B: July 19 – August 15

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Applications are due by Friday, February 20, 2026
  • Applicants will be notified the first week of March
  • Accepted campers must complete registration and payment by April 1st

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