YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING CAMP 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Registration
3:00- 7:00 PM
Check in with the YLTC Planning Committee! We’ll have goodies to share with you!
Evening Mixer
7:00 -10:00 PM
Come to our meet and greet- we’re going to have a great time getting to know each other!
-Room Check 11:00 PM-
Meet up with your roommate and get settled in for the night!
Saturday November 8, 2008
Registration for Late-Comers
8:00-9:00 AM
YLTC staff will be waiting to greet you!
-Breakfast-
8:30- 9:30 AM
All potential young leaders need food to fuel their day!
Welcome and Leadership Packets
9:30-10:00 AM
Susan Tomasic, PA Statewide Independent Living Council Board Member and YLTC Planning Committee
Rules of the Room
10:00-10:15 AM
Everyone participates in the exercise of establishing ground rules.
Disability Identity
10:15-11:00 AM
Who determines how society views us? Are you in charge of the way people perceive you, or do the media have more influence? Can old stereotypes still impact the way people think? We’ll take a look at the cartoons, movies, TV shows and music that’s out there that could influence perception. What do you think?
Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Collective Power
11:00-12:00 PM
What is the Independent Living Movement? Who are the people who started it all? If this is ancient history, why should I care anyway? Get ready for some great story tellin’…
-LUNCH-
12:00-1:30 PM
This afternoon we’ll have a great lunch buffet and fun conversation to share. If you feel like going to your room for a bit before program starts, there’s plenty of time for that, too!
Leadership/Civic Engagement 101
1:30-2:30 PM
Now it’s time to explore the questions, “What would I have done if I were in there shoes?” Or “What can I do now?” Our world is not quite perfect yet, so let’s work on your leadership skills through some fun and challenging exercises!
- BREAK-
2:30-3:00 PM
Take a “time-out” to revive yourself…we have a busy afternoon in store!
Mock Future Planning: Applying Your Leadership Skills
3:00-5:00 PM
Have you considered going on to college or getting a job? Would you like to live in your own place someday? This segment is all about giving you the time, tools, and opportunity to strategize on how that could actually work.
-DINNER-
6:00-7:00 PM
Tonight we “order dinner in” together in the training room before the evening program begins!
EVENING PROGRAM
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Express Yourself: Open Mic and YLTC Group Arts Project
-Room Check 10:30 PM-
Sunday November 9, 2008
-Breakfast-
9:00 -10:00 AM
Let’s start the day right with a good morning meal!
Where Do You Go from Here?
10:00-11:00 AM
We’ll take one last look at leadership opportunities available within our communities, where to turn for additional support with our goals and how to continue networking in order to realize our potential.
The Talking Stick
11:00-11:30 AM
The idea of the Talking Stick comes from the Aborigines culture and is a way of respecting and honoring the input of all members of the group. The complete description of this closing activity will be given to the group at the time of facilitation.
Good-Byes
11:30-12:00 PM
Contact information exchanges and departure from the hotel. |
