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 emphasis on community service, learning, and personal development. Activities include team-building exercises, hiking, hands-on experiences in nature, art and creative exploration, journaling, helping others, environmental improvement, and life skills training such as cooking.
Pathmakers become ambassadors for the HCYLP, participating in meetings, events, and fundraising opportunities.
There is no cost to the camper or their family for participation in the Pathmakers program. Expenses are funded by HCYLP and usually include snacks/drinks for activities and activity costs paid to the venue and/or instructor(s). Many activities are provided within the community at no charge.
HCYLP acknowledges and thanks the following organizations for their support of Pathmakers:
Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County
The Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County provides facilities, resources and transportation for HCYLP programming.
Camp Bob at KanugaCampers completed a service project for the camp and participated in an afternoon of camp oriented team-building exercises
Camp Ton-A-WandahCampers completed a service project for the camp and participated in a cookout at the campfire ring.
Flat Rock Playhouse Campers attended the YouTheatre’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever program.
Historic Johnson FarmCampers did nature crafts, had a picnic and took a tour of the farm.
Hendersonville SymphonyCampers attended a dress rehearsal.
Hendersonville Symphony Youth OrchestraCampers had an opportunity to speak with directors and learn about different parts of the orchestra.
MainstayCampers learned about how Mainstay serves the community. Participants made Valentines for women and children in residence at Mainstay.
Ms Art SchoolCampers made journals and learned about different forms of art.
Pisgah Center for Wildlife EducationHCYLP campers have participated in the center’s Celebrating with Wildlife program the past 2 years.
Storehouse MinistriesCampers took a tour of the Storehouse facility and learned how Storehouse serves the community.
Terra SummerCampers learned to cook a variety of things using fruits, nuts, vegetables, herbs & spices, Mexican chocolate and corn meal.
