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The Camp Manito-wish Leadership Program applies
to:
Middle-school and high-school groups
College and university groups
Youth-serving agencies
Community organizations
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Check out The
Wet Foot, Camp Manito-wish's official
staff blog.
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Why participate
in a Manito-wish Leadership Program?
How does the collaborative
model work?
Seven qualities
of a Manito-wish collaborative leader
What benefits
will my organization have from attending the Manito-wish
Leadership Program?
What tools do you
use to make all this happen?
Where does the
training take place?
What if I'm not comfortable
with all of the activities?
When can we come?
How do I find more
information?
Read testimonials from
leadership professionals who have participated
in the Manito-wish Leadership Program.
See what this group
posted to YouTube about their experience...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Sjd1Ju_Uc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD2NzXSuIkk
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Why participate in a Manito-wish Leadership
Program?
Learning to be a leader takes practice.
It is necessary, then, to provide people
with opportunities to lead. Barriers to efficient
communication must be toppled and foundations
of mutual trust and respect need to be built.
We can provide those opportunities for your
group and help facilitate their discovery. |
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How does the Collaborative Model work?
The Manito-wish Collaborative Leadership
model has four stages of development:
It begins with group building and trust.
Once a group has a sense of cohesion, they
practice the Seven Qualities of a Collaborative
Leader through the use of problem-solving
initiatives. |
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Seven Qualities of a Manito-wish Collaborative
Leader
- Builds a shared vision
- Builds models...tries it, changes it,
tries it again
- Shares a common space with others
- Lets others amplify their abilities
- Knows that followership and leadership
go together
- Doesn't collaborate to turn out the lights
- Celebrates successful collaborations
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Finally, after trial and error, reflection,
discussion, and sharing of insights, the
individuals use their new skills in real-life
situations
The skills are taught by use of leadership
initiatives designed to create an opportunity
for students to learn from their experiences.
These activities range from cooperative
games and problem-solving simulations to
real-life projects. |
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What benefits will my organization have
from attending the Manito-wish Leadership
Program?
Increased communication levels, greater
understanding of group work, trust between
members, willingness to try, higher levels
of self-confidence and stronger leaders. |
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What tools do you use to make all this
happen?
Many! Our staff are our greatest resource,
but we also depend on activities such as
the challenge course with high- and low-rope
elements, an indoor climbing wall, field
activities, problem-solving initiatives,
small group discussions, action planning,
and keeping journals.
Overnight canoeing, backpacking, or sea
kayaking trips can help drive the message
home. Adventures on snowshoes or in north
canoes are also used for leadership metaphors,
as well as fun!
Leadership Initiatives |
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Where does the training take place?
Our Boulder Junction facilities provide
a wonderful place for participants to grow,
away from their known and familiar environment. |
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The Manito-wish Leadership Center,
on the shores of Boulder Lake, has an abundance
of activity and classroom space, as well
as an indoor climbing wall and Leadership
Library for participants and faculty to use
for research or enjoyment. |
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The Lang Challenge Course offers
both a high and low challenge course in a
scenic wooded setting. Every year the course
is inspected and certified by an Association
for Challenge Course Technology approved
vendor. |
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The Smith Leadership Village features
four cabins with spacious kitchens, comfortable
living rooms, modern bathrooms and showers,
and beds for 24 people. |
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What if I'm not comfortable with all
of the activities?
Although one must reach outside his or her
comfort zone in order to grow, we recognize
that everyone reaches a different distance. We
encourage full participation, there are many
different ways in which to participate and
still be an active member of the group. |
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When can we come?
We offer customized leadership programs
12 months a year. Summer offers outstanding
opportunities to experience the lakes and
waterways of the Northwoods. The fall season
(September - November) is an opportune time
to participate on canoe, backpack, or sea
kayak trips. Snowshoeing and cross-country
skiing are ideal in the winter season (January
- February). As spring returns (April - early
May) hiking and other outdoor activities
are available. |
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How do I find more information?
If you think that your group might benefit
from a Manito-wish Leadership experience,
please fill out a referral
form and we will contact you.
For general questions, contact:
Mark
Zanoni
Leadership Program Director
Camp Manito-wish YMCA
PO Box 246
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
715-385-2312 |
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