1. 2015 Silver Falls Leadership Camp

2. Historical overview of camp development Mike
Final report on outcomes Yancy and Dan
Camp Dynamics Sam and Richie
2016 Camp LEAD (Leadership Empowerment Advocacy Development)
Protocol for Registration Yancy and Dan

3. Silver Falls Youth Leadership Camp

4. Building Partnerships
Oregon Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
The Oregon Youth Transitional Program (YTP)
The Heart of Oregon Corps
BSA Explorer Post
The Friends of Silver Falls

5. Goals for the Camp Objective Job Skill Assessments On The Job Training
Pre-Employment Transition Services (PETS)

6. Building Constructive Relationships
Peer-to-Peer
Employee-to-Employer
Exposure to Oregon State Parks
Public Interaction
Fostering Stewardship of Public Resources

7. What We Have Now
Funding
Population
Staff Support
Momentum

8. For the Rest of the Year Reach out to more park managers
Hire more councilors
Train new staff
Councilors, VEA’s?
Refine the assessment process

10. The Self-Determined Environment
“Cory felt he gained new independence and was respected for his opinion. He stated this as the most significant experience he has had. The campfire talks were just as important to him as the learning and job skills.”
Campsite
Night and Day
Nutrition
Self-care

11. Campsite
“Grace has been much more patient with others since attending the camp, she also feels that has helped her with being patient while training her horse. She has become more open and confident in her interactions with peers and adults. Her school team reports that she is often stepping up to help her peers more readily and without prompts.”
Choosing a Space
Tent Setup
What’s in Your Pack?

12. Night and Day
“Connie had to work with other students and had to get along with a variety of people her age. When she came back, she definitely had more confidence in her work abilities, and she just seemed to be more determined to get a job.”
How to get ready for
work
Do I have what I need
Night time rituals

13. Nutrition
“Brandon enjoyed the campfire talks and appreciated that the group became a team. I think having peers with similar issues in school and disabilities he could relate to and was willing to share his life with them. This gave him the opportunity to shine and lead.”
Shared meals
Restaurant Environment
What to eat
Workplace Conversations

14. Self-Care
“Marti was able to overcome a fear of camping with strangers and using an outhouse. Currently, she is more determined to be independent and lead her own life.”
Hygiene
Toiletry bag
Blisters, Rashes, Sore Muscles