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The Camp Manito-wish Leadership Program applies to:
- Middle-school and high-school groups
- College and university groups
- Youth-serving organizations
- Community organizations
- Corporate business groups
Check out the Manito-wish Leadership Blog:
www.manito-wishleadership.blogspot.com
Read testimonials from leadership professionals who have participated in the Manito-wish Leadership Program.
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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?
Our Northern Wisconsin location offers three unique "seasons" for
Leadership Programming. 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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