High School Leadership Camp

This week of camp combines fun, learning, and Christian community to support interested high school students in developing leadership skills.  Together we will gain insights on what it means to be a leader, group dynamics and how to influence them as a leader, developmental stages, cultural awareness, ways to communicate, the power of listening, spiritual formation, trauma informed care, self-care practices for leaders, safety awareness (including Safe Sancturary practices), worship planning, and more.  Throughout the week we'll get some real-life experience and practice in the context of camp.  The week will include time to play and enjoy being at camp, as well as nurture our spirits and spend time with God.

Caring mentors will support you through the camp experience, as well as help you know how these skills apply to other settings and identify next steps to reach your personal goals.   This High School Leadership Camp is especially well suited for any high school student that would like to be a camp counselor.  Many of the skills taught during the camp will apply to leadership in other settings including church leadership, school leadership, and community leadership.  

Due to the unique nature of this camp event, AN APPLICATION is required.  All applications are due by July 8, 2022.  Please contact the camp if you need a hard copy of the applilcation to complete.  Please note that if you will be 18 years or older during the camp you may be asked to complete a background check in addition to this application.

Important Details To Know Before You Go:

• Check in is between 3pm and 4 pm on Tuesday.  The camp will conclude on Sunday at 1pm.
• Additional details will be sent to you before camp for your preparation.
• Click here for directions to camp. 
• If registering by mail, please send a completed health form to the camping office at least 10 days before the camp begins.  
• If you have special dietary needs not reflected on the health form, please contact the camp at least two weeks in advance. (Contact information below.)
• You will be contacted by email closer to the camp with any additional information specific to your event, as well as current pandemic requirements.  Please note that all participants are highly encouraged to be up to date with vaccinations for Covid-19.  Face coverings may be required. 
• Click here for a complete list of what to bring to camp.
• For registration information, please contact our camp registrar at 503-802-9214 or registrar@gocamping.org
• For program or camp related questions please contact Jane Petke, Suttle Lake Camp Director
  • 541-595-6663
  • suttlelake@gocamping.org
  • 29551 Suttle Lake Road, Sisters, OR 97759
• For road conditions call 511 or check http://www.tripcheck.com/
• Please note that campers under the age of 18 are allowed to drive to camp only with the written permission of parents and are not allowed to have any passengers under the age of 18.  Keys will be held by camp leadership during the camp session.

Please read more about “What To Expect” and “The Suttle Lake Camp Experience” here. This page includes information on Suttle Lake Camp’s setting, safety standards, housing arrangements, meals, activities, counselors and other staff, and more.