Tepeetonka Leadership Camp (TLC) for 14 Year Olds Only

Future Leaders Wanted!

This camp was created especially for 14 year olds!!! The Sioux Falls YMCA camping programs are based on the idea of progression: The older you get, the more you want-and we give the campers what they want. It is this idea that has made our camping programs one of the largest in the nation! 14 year olds are too old to be a camper but are too young to be a staff member, so why not give them the best of both worlds? TLC will give campers the camping experience and excitement of a camper, mixed with the challenges and responsibilities of a staff member! Have we gotten your attention yet? Keep reading. There is more…

What Should You Expect?

Group Size: 14 year olds will be together with camp staff in a co-ed group of 20 - 25 campers for each 2 week session. The camp is designed to have a great deal of one-on-one contact for campers and staff.

Location: Campers and staff will always begin their day at camp but will travel throughout Sioux Falls and its surrounding areas the whole 2 weeks.

Activities: Besides the traditional camp activities, TLC offers a day as a college student at the University of Sioux Falls and one Day at Camp Foster (Okoboji, IA). The heart of the program comes from the life long leadership skills they will learn from community service projects, being a Junior and Senior Counselor for a day, and exposure to business community.

Transportation: TLC is able to choose from all of the convenient bus stops offered. For a full list Click Here.

Leadership: Campers that enroll in this program are exposed to skills and opportunities to help them develop as individuals. The program is designed to not only develop leadership skills, but also to develop well-being. Our goal is for our campers and staff to grow through our programs; to be healthy, self-reliant, and great leaders in our community.

Lunch: Provided daily for TLC campers.

Camp Dates 2010

• Camp 1 -- June 1 - 11
• Camp 2 -- June 14 - 24
• Camp 3 -- July 5 - 15
• Camp 4 -- July 19 - 29

Junior Counselor Program

Once a camper turns 15 years old they are eligible to apply for a job at camp. JC’s assist in leading many of the core activities at camp; camp activities such as fishing, boating, outback program, air rifles, horses, lunch program, puppet theater, etc. It is an excellent way to build your resume early with great leadership experiences. JC’s are also eligible to become Senior Counselors before outside applicants.

Important Documents

Download a YMCA Day Camp Registration

New! Online Registration is now available!

Please contact Chuck Bennis for more information at cbennis@siouxfallsymca.org or
(605) 336-3190, ext 325.