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Participating in an overnight teen leadership program at Swift Nature Camp can provide a productive and rewarding summer experience for 16 and 17-year-olds. For younger teen campers we still have summer camp programs available. Here are some reasons why it is important for teens to use their summer vacation productively by attending this program:

1. Develop Leadership Skills: The Teen Leadership Program at Swift Nature Camp provides teens with the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills that can benefit them in their future endeavors. They will learn how to communicate effectively, problem-solve, and make decisions in a supportive and educational environment.

2. Gain Work Experience: By participating in the Teen Leadership Program, teens will gain work experience that can be valuable when they start their careers. They will learn how to work as part of a team, manage their time effectively, and take on responsibilities that can prepare them for future employment.

3. Learn About Nature and the Environment: Swift Nature Camp's programs focus on nature and the environment, and teens who participate in the program will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. This can help them develop a sense of environmental stewardship and inspire them to pursue careers or hobbies related to nature.

4. Make Connections and Build Friendships: The overnight teen leadership program at Swift Nature Camp provides teens with the opportunity to meet and interact with peers who share similar interests. This can help them build friendships and make connections that can last a lifetime.

5. Avoid Unhealthy Habits: Engaging in productive and educational activities can help teens avoid unhealthy habits such as excessive screen time or social isolation. By participating in the Teen Leadership Program, teens will stay active, engage with nature, and develop positive habits that can benefit their overall health and well-being. As an added bonus camp is screen free.

Overall, attending an overnight teen leadership program at Swift Nature Camp can provide a productive and enriching summer experience for 16 and 17-year-olds. It can help them develop important skills, gain work experience, learn about nature and the environment, make connections, and avoid unhealthy habits.

Swift Nature Camp a Wisconsin Summer Camp is home to many children each summer with many joining our Dino Club by being at camp for 7 summers. A true Commitment to camp. Yet camp is limited, one can only attend for from 6-15 then your camper days are finished. So what is a camper to do? Our camp like others, offers a Teen Leadership Program (CIT-JC). This program gives camper who love camp a chance to return with increased responsibility. It is their time to see the insides of camp and give back to the community they love. So even before entering college, 16 & 17 year old's get to take some hands on responsibility.  And, this program is not only for SNC older campers, some of our best have been teens who are new to Swift Nature Camp.

Often College is seen as a new beginning for students because their reputations and accomplishments are left behind. Summer camp is often has this same New Beginning as a camper and that is one reason SNC is so special. A Leadership Camp Program also starts afresh, because who you were as a camper does not tell who you will be as a Leader. During a campers time at camp they have seen the great and not so great. They have seen counselors who were super heroes and were their role models. The key is to get a New Leader to find the skills that they once admired and replicate them for the younger kids.  So whats different?  Now, they have opportunity to show initiative and responsibility by performing the duties of a camp counselor.  This provides entry level work experience and gives them a new understanding how camp works.  For some, joining the Leadership Camp means being  accountable and they must report to daily for Leadership class as well as a review of their daily progress. It's kinda like Life School but with hands on application. As a camper camp is all fun and games but being part of this Leadership Training, one sees the never ending work, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week with children along with the huge resonsibility, they learn what the work world has in store.

Regardless of whether a teen takes a traditional summer job or some another internship,  they should first consider being at camp in leadership role, it is a life changer.  It puts them in a position to care for others, motivate kids and a learn life skills that are need for the 21st Century. All away from screens and in the beauty of the Northwoods.