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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
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.
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
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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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