Teen Leadership Camp

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“Higher Ground gave me a chance to try things and meet people I never would have before. It’s fun, but it’s also so much more. It taught me I can make a difference.”
-Jared, Camper 2008

“Climbing a mountain, mentoring little kids, kayaking for the first time, performing in front a whole group. I feel like I can do anything now. Camp has made me a better student, a better friend.”
-Julia, Camper 2008

Higher Ground Teen Leadership Adventure

Since 1999, Higher Ground has helped students entering grades 8 to 12 realize their leadership potential through a challenging, fun and supportive experience.

Teens become leaders at Higher Ground through a mix of outdoor adventure, team sports, group challenges and self-discovery projects. Higher Ground offers teens entering grades 8-12 an unforgettable experience with a focus on building self-esteem, developing resiliency in the face of challenge, facilitating positive community support, and developing leadership skills.

Chestnut Street Teen Center director and Olympic champion, Chanda Gunn, along with Dan Menich and Adam Combs, co-founders of Waypoint Adventures, will lead the activities. Dan and Adam are qualified outdoorsmen with bachelor degrees in Outdoor Education. Adam also boasts a Masters Degree in Special Education.

Together, Dan and Adam have over 15 years of experience leading youth adventure activities, with special interests in at-risk and challenged individuals and groups.
Higher Ground will include adventure activities over a 5-month period including teambuilding games, geocaching, snowshoeing, outdoor rock climbing, hiking, a week of traditional overnight camp, and finally a day of surfing to wrap up the program in August 2012.

For more information about 2011-2012 opportunities and schedule, please contact Chanda Gunn or Lauren Bibby at 617-340-6579.