Weeklong camp
Campers recommended by Camp Bob counselors for weeklong camp are invited to attend a weeklong camp session. The summer 2010 camp was held at Camp-Ton-A-Wandah for 64 campers. HCYLP year-around participants (Pathmakers) who are not selected for full-camp scholarships are also invited to weeklong camp. The weeklong camp at Camp Ton-A-Wandah focuses on the core values (character, community, sportsmanship, work, and fun) that are at the heart of Ton-A-Wandah’s traditional programming. The goal of the session is to provide campers with opportunities that may otherwise be unattainable, and to give campers the tools to gain self-confidence, learn to build trust among ...
Programs
The Henderson County Young Leaders Program believes that the camp experience provides unique opportunities for building character, leadership and resourcefulness in young people. We seek to enhance youth development by providing a progressive program of residential camp, mentoring and education experiences for Henderson County children who would otherwise lack such opportunity.
Camper referrals
Participants in HCYLP experiences are initially nominated to the program by school counselors, teachers, the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, and other supervising adults from within the community. Children nominated are those demonstrating leadership potential who may benefit from a camp experience, but who may lack opportunity. Each participant has the opportunity to earn a progression of camp experiences and a year-around mentoring and education program, Pathmakers. Participants in the Pathmakers program may become eligible for full camp scholarships provided by the local camp community. HCYLP acknowledges and thanks the Henderson County Public Schools and the Boys & Girls ...
Full scholarship camp sessions
As a result of positive performance in Pathmakers activities, children may earn scholarships for multi-week residential summer camp experiences offered by participating summer camps. The camp sessions range from 2-5 weeks in length and have a tuition value ranging from $1,110 to $5,600. Youth who progress to this point have the opportunity to fully realize the impact they can have on their community, family and themselves. It is not uncommon for Pathmakers to be invited back to camp the following summer if they do well with their experience. HCYLP will also nominate youth for repeat camp experiences based on performance. Full ...
Weekend camps
The first experience HCYLP offers to participants is weekend camp held at Kanuga Conference Center’s Camp Bob. HCYLP holds a session at Camp Bob in the fall (usually in September) for 60-70 3rd/4th graders. A spring session is held (usually in April) for 60-70 5th/6th graders. Desired program outcomes for children attending the weekend session at Camp Bob include growth in citizenship, confidence, resourcefulness and leadership. It is hoped that the weekend, plus further participation in the HCYLP program, would lead to improved school performance and – through being able to earn the next step in the program through citizenship and ...
Year-around program: Pathmakers
HCYLP, in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County, operates a year-around leadership development and mentoring program called Pathmakers. Participants in the Pathmakers Program are invited based on successful involvement in HCYLP weekend, weeklong, and summer camp sessions. The goal of the program is to reinforce the gains made by attendees from the previous year’s camp sessions through monthly activities and mentoring. Pathmakers are typically youth in grades 3 through 8. HCYLP board members are exploring options for developing programs designed to serve participants beyond the 8th grade. Monthly Pathmakers activities are designed to be fun for the participants with ...
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