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ELP Details
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| ELP pairs leadership training with the opportunity to lead... |
ELP is designed for rising 11th-12th graders: youth who are cognitively ready to be self-reflective and to accept responsibility for elementary-aged children, who want to make a difference in the lives of others, and who will benefit from gaining leadership experience before leaving home for college.
Fall 2011: Applying for ELP
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| Apply for ELP To reduce paper use and mailing costs, ELP uses the same online application form as Summer Staff. |
Interviews for Experiential Leadership Program applicants take place at our fall interview events at two local churches. Each applicant will have a personal interview and will participate in team building activities. Your completed application is required to sign up for an interview location. Attendees at the interview events will receive first consideration for participation in the ELP. This year's Interview Events are Dec 3rd (@ Lawrenceville UMC, 10-12 and 1-3) Jan 28th (@ Cascade UMC, 10-12 and 1-3) and a third event in February (date and place TBA).
What if I cannot make to an interview date?
If you are unable to attend either of the interview events and would still like to be considered for the program, contact the Day Camp Director Cecilia Hyers to schedule an interview.
Support from Local Pastor & Church
The ELP application process includes a Pastor Reference Form that:
- serves as a reference form...
- communicates with your local pastor that you are involved in a leadership program with Glisson...
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gives your local pastor a chance to commit to support you with prayers and funds (in 2010, over 50% of participants had pastors commit funds toward their program fees)...
- helps identify a leadership role for you in the church next fall...
Summer 2012: Learn & Lead
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| Training takes on various forms, including team-building... |
In the ELP Training Week, participants will undergo a strengths analysis and personality profile, learning about themselves and gaining an understanding of others as well. They will spend time learning about servant leadership and how strong leadership is not only compatible with, but integral to, the Christian life. They will also learn theory of small group dynamics, practical small group leadership skills, and training specific to serving as a Day Camp Counselor later in the summer.
Week 2 - Day Camp Ministry
| Day Camp brings the flavor of camp ministry to the local church. To learn more, visit the Day Camp page. |
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| ELP participants put to practice new leadership skills as Day Camp Counselors for at least one Day Camp... |
Fall 2012: Church Leadership Role
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| ELP spans from Fall '11 to Fall '12. Our goal is to develop leaders, then connect them with their local church. |
During Fall 2012, you are expected to fulfill a leadership role at your church to use some of the skills learned from ELP. Potential leadership opportunities might include:
- serving as a leader within the youth group...
- working with the children's ministry...
- serving as a youth representative on church committees such as SPRC or a task force...
- creating or helping lead an outreach program through the church...
When is ELP?
Training Week: May 27 - June 1 (56 capacity)
Training Week: June 17 - June 22 (15 capacity)
The training week is required for all ELP participants.
Summer Day Camps Schedule
Day Camp Counselors will check in for their Day Camp week(s) at the site of the Day Camp on the Sunday afternoon before Day Camp begins. Applicants to the program may choose Day Camp week(s) upon their acceptance into the program.
- Day Camp 1 ... June 3-8
- Day Camp 2 ... June 10-15
- Day Camp 3 ... June 17-22
- Day Camp 4 ... June 24-29
- Day Camp 5 ... July 1-6
- Day Camp 6 ... July 8-13
- Day Camp 7 ... July 15-20
- Day Camp 8 ... July 22-27
How much is ELP?
Program Cost: $795
This cost includes Training Week and one week (min) to eight weeks (max) as a Day Camp Counselor. Each additional week as a Day Camp Counselor adds value to the overall experience without increasing the cost. For example:
- Training Week + 1 week as Day Camp Counselor = $795 (weekly value: $397.5)
- Training Week + 2 weeks as Day Camp Counselor = $795 (weekly value: $265)
- Training Week + 3 weeks as Day Camp Counselor = $795 (weekly value: $198.75)
How to Apply & Register
Step 1: Submit Online Application
Step 2: Submit Pastor Reference Form
Step 3: RSVP to an Interview Event (12/3 & 1/28)
After completing these steps, ELP candidates will be notified of their status. Rather than registering for Village or Outpost, accepted candidates will be prompted to register for the ELP Training Week (5/27 to 6/1 or 6/17 to 6/22) and submit standard registration info such as health forms. Finally, ELP participants will coordinate with the Day Camp Director which Day Camp(s) he/she will serve at during Summer 2012.
Check-In & Check-Out
Training Week:
- Check-in: Sunday (5/27 or 6/17) at Glisson
- Check-out: Friday (6/1 or 6/22) at Glisson
- Check-in: Sunday at Day Camp location
- Check-out: Friday at Day Camp location
Questions?
If you have any questions about the interview process or any part of the Experiential Leadership Program, please email Cecilia Hyers, Day Camp Director, or call the front office at (706) 864-6181.
