The Core (Leadership Training)

 

Our high school leadership training program is carefully designed to mold campers into the future staff of Camp Orchard Hill!  The Core is divided into three distinct, purposeful levels and runs in two-week sessions.  Each session is sized to create an intimate family atmosphere for effective team building and Biblical training.  Through on and off-site service projects, campers learn to carry on the standards and traditions of COH while creating memories and cultivating friendships that will last a lifetime. Campers are attracted to the extended stay and special privileges of The Core, but they leave their two weeks with a sense of ownership, accomplishment, and the spiritual maturity that comes with servant leadership.

2012 Leadership Training Ministry

In order to open new frontiers COH leaders must have: vision, commitment, an understanding of their unique calling, and the competencies or skills that permit their leadership to excel.  High school campers get challenged with new experiences designed to transform them into leaders for Christ. Through service projects, team building activities, time in God’s word, and an off site team trip, campers will be molded into a team of students growing  to be spiritually mature leaders.  This ministry is divided into three levels. Each level is a  two-week program.  All students, regardless of age,  will start at the first (Nehemiah) level- which is foundational for their advancement.

Session dates for Summer 2012:

Nehemiah,  Timothy or Barnabas Session 1: Sunday June 24 - Friday July 6

Nehemiah, Timothy or Barnabas Session 2:  Sunday July 8 - Saturday July 21

Nehemiah,  Timothy or Barnabas Session 3:  Sunday July 22- Saturday Aug 4

Nehemiah,  Timothy or Barnabas Session 4:  Monday Aug 6 - Friday Aug 17

Watch day of the week for start and end days. No early drop offs or pick-ups.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING APPLICATION

 

Level 1 Nehemiah Team: Vision and Commitment
Eligibility requirement: completed application, going into 10th grade after summer

The “Nehi” team learns about commitment through times of service and vision for a big work of God through their serving and studying how God worked with Nehemiah and also at Camp Orchard Hill through the years. Through vital behind-the-scenes work the Nehis learn to give of themselves and become servants just as Christ modeled for us through His life.

This “camp within a camp” utilizes work projects, Bible memorization, an in depth study of Nehemiah led by a dedicated COH staff person, development of a personal quiet time, COH’s Challenge Course, and a team night out to develop servant leaders. While the Nehi team will have the opportunity to work, play, and learn servant leadership, they will not have the added responsibility of caring for campers. This ministry is offered to campers going into the 10th grade or above. As this is an entry level, it is required before level 2 or 3. The fee is $300 per two week session.

Level 2 Timothy Team: Calling and Competencies
Eligibility requirement: completed application, completed Nehemiah training, going into 11th grade after summer

The Timothy Team begins the transition from camper to counselor. With foundational concepts of commitment and ministry vision under their belt from the Nehemiah experience, it now becomes more about doing ministry directly with campers in their cabin groups.  The Timothy Team will examine their own calling and gifts while developing skills to do great mentoring with COH campers.  While a Timothy does not bear the full weight of the responsibility of a counselor, they are fully involved in the cabin and will be trained in an elective class that they will lead.

They are able to catch a glimpse of what it takes to be a counselor through helping with camp activities, take part in character studies of Biblical role models led by a COH staff person. They will learn how to share their testimonies, and evangelism skills and how to apply those skills in a leadership role in the cabin, school and life. Tims are also involved in the overnight trip in which they share their new found skill with the Nehis. Through these avenues and the ones developed in the Nehi program, the Timothy Team  develops leadership skills and lasting relationships with each other. This ministry is offered to campers who have completed the Nehemiah Team training. The fee is $300 per two week session.

Level 3 Barnabas Team:  Confirming Vision, Commitment and Calling….refining competencies
Eligibility requirement: completed application, prior COH leadership training experience, going into 12th grade after the summer, interview with COH director

The Barnabas Team seeks to complete the transition from camper to counselor. While confirming vision, commitment, and calling– they are learning new skills, taking on more responsibility as a staff– trainee, and being mentored through the process.  Barnabas was the consummate encourager while he was running the race to develop other believers at home and beyond.

The Barnabas Team will be the “Counselors in Training” assisting COH counselors as a leader in the cabin.   The Barnabas Team will also receive training through Bible memorization, training in Bible study methods, evangelism training, relational ministry training, and counselor training. The fee is $300 per two week session and spots are limited.

What Participants are saying:

Tyler “ This program made me a much more confident leader and taught me how to serve with a loving heart. I also made many lasting memories and friends :) YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM!!”

Mei “I have! It was such a great opportunity to learn how to serve in different ways! Sometimes it is easy to forget the people doing work behind the scenes and it was so humbling to be a part of that! COH needs those people too! I was also able to learn and work alongside with some of the LIT leaders, counselors and Directors which was always a blessing. Overall, the LIT program was such a stretching experience for me and it has definitely shaped and molded me into the person I am, I'm so thankful I get to be a part of a staff this summer that loves God and is so willing to serve others!”

Katie Lee “As the Nehi leader this was one of the greatest summers of my life. It’s hard work but worth every minute. The relationship you build, and the lessons you learn are invaluable.”

Morgan “I was a Nehi last year and I absolutely loved it!!! The leaders were awesome and the closeness you get between all the other teens is so special and always fun!!! I cannot wait to come back this summer!!!”

Dan “ I loved camp as a camper but being able to give me time to camp to serve just made the experience so much better it really is life changing :)”

Abby “I was a Nehi last year and it was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I went not knowing a single person and ended up meeting some of the best friends I have. I learned so much about myself and God and I am still applying the things I learned to everyday life. I am counting down the days until I go back. Leadership Training is an opportunity that you don’t want to pass up.”

Brianna “I really enjoy helping other people and this program has helped me strengthen things I found in myself that were not as strong as other. I loved doing this program and can't wait to be a Barney this summer!”

Hannah “The leadership training program was amazing. I loved coming back each year to learn new things and having new experiences. You make so many great relationships while you are there, not only with God but with the people you practically live with for two weeks. I was blessed to go through this amazing program and I am so excited to be a counselor this summer!”

Emma “ I loved the leadership training program last year! I learned so much and I made some many amazing friends. It was truly a life changing experience and I can't wait for next summer to do it all again.”

 

Interested?  You should be!

Fill out a Leadership Training application.