Tepeetonka Leadership Camp: Ages 14-15
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Our Tepeetonka Leadership Camp provides young teens with a fun and meaningful experience, combining aspects of being a camper and a staff member.
We focus on individual development, team building, and self-discovery. Campers leave our TLC program more confident of their skills in leadership and public service, as well as interpersonal skills. While campers spend time at camp enjoying and leading traditional camp activities, they also journey on several field trips!
Summer 2023 dates:
Session 1: June 5th-16th
Session 2: June 19th-June 30th
Session 3: July 3th-14th
*Camp will be offered on the 4th of July
Session 4: July 17th-28th
Session 5: July 31st-11th
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Learn More About Tiered Pricing
Realizing that families have differing ability to pay, YMCA Camp Leif Ericson has a voluntary 3-tier pricing program for our summer camp programs to accommodate all financial needs. When you register, please choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. All children have the same experience no matter which tier a family in able to pay. The tier selected by a family is kept confidential.
- Tier 1-a subsidized rate that covers the basic costs associated with attending camp including, food, staff salaries and supplies.
- Tier 2-a partially subsidized rate for those who cannot afford to pay the full costs associated with attending camp.
- Tier 3-most accurately accounts for the true cost of operating camp including food, staff salaries, supplies, wear and tear on equipment, transportation, and depreciation. Please pay this cost if you are able.
*If you’re interested in receiving financial aid, please follow the link provided to the financial aid application.
Special Events
Family Night:
This year we are hosting ONE family night event each session. Family night for every camp will be on the Tuesday evening during the second week of your camper’s session 6:00pm-7:30pm.
Camp Overnights:
Tepeetonka Leadership campers experience two distinctive overnights during their two-week experience. The day following the first overnight campers will arise to a pancake breakfast. Both overnights are bursting with activities, songs, skits and special events. The second overnight is when the unforgettable closing campfire and special awards night is held for our campers.
High Ropes Course:
Tepee campers are challenged on our state-of-the-art High Ropes Course, the largest course in the state of South Dakota! The course increases self-confidence, team building, courage, and a sense of accomplishment in a safe environment. Campers are all able to be successful at their own level in this “challenge by choice” activity.
Field Trips:
- Wild Water West
- Wall Lake
- Thunder Road
Activities Include:
Archery
Arts & Crafts
BB Guns
Biking
Canoeing
Field Trips
Fishing
GaGa Ball
Hammock Time
High Ropes Course
Horseback Riding
Low Ropes Course
Music
Nature Education
Outdoor Cooking
Scavenger Hunt
Counselor Shadowing
Two Overnights
Volunteer Opportunities
More Info:
- Tepeetonka Leadership Camp (TLC) aims to bridge the gap between attending camp as a camper and joining camp as a staff member. While still having opportunities to enjoy the many features of camp, TLC campers also get to experience camp by assisting staff with leading activities and shadowing counselors for a portion of their time.
- FREE daily bus transportation for your child to/from camp
- Before and after camp childcare (7:30am to 5:30pm) for a one-time fee of $60.00
- Please click here to see the Parent Handbook, as it can answer many questions you may have