WEWA WINTER RETREAT

MAKE YOUR MARK By TeenLeadership Council

Make Your Mark--The objectives and emphasis of the program will be to consider, explore, and DISCOVER your personal "mission statement". One thing most corporations, non-profits, and successful businesses have in common is a concise mission statement that clarifies their framework, goals, and purpose. Successful people have them too. What kind of legacy do you want to leave at high school and thru college, church, your adult life, as a parent, and as a person? Know who you are and where you want to go... MAKE YOUR MARK. Leave a legacy you will be proud of. We will explore values, priorities, dreams, goals, service to others, and much more.

Purpose
The PROGRAM is built around the small group concept families (made up of age appropriate teens). Each family is led by adult facilitators (Y staff, teachers, and former delegates/alumni of this program). Facilitators will follow the program written to explore a Making Your Mark. Everyone will join in on Way Out games, group discussion, teambuilding exercises, bonfires, music, devotions, and fellowship from teens all over Florida and southeast states. Personal growth and insight Building on the strengths that Teens possess Leadership and teambuilding Making new friends and reuniting with others Enjoying the indoors & outdoors of camp Great music and crazy fun

SpecialEvent:ThriftStoreCouture ~Saturdaynighttherewillbeaspecialevent whereeveryonecanparticipateinarunwayfashionshowof thriftstore clothing. Teenswillcreate funandfashionableoutfits ALLfromathriftstore materials(nopajamasorswimsuitsplease). Remember,Winterweatherclothing isencouraged. Fashioncriteria; headtotoecostumeorcreativeoutofthebox outfits. Judgeswilldecideandprizeswillbeawarded.

Cost: $75 (includes t-shirt, 5 meals, High and Low Ropes course, canoeing, archery, lodging and program materials Who may attend? Any student currently in 8th Grade thru 12th Grade What to Bring: Sleeping Bag/bedding (will be in cabins with beds), toiletry items, towels, flashlight, insect repellant, Warm CASUAL clothes, and your positive attitude. 2014 YMCA WEWA Winter Retreat Registration & Check-In January 17th Friday, 6:00 8:30pm (food provided) Closing & Departure January 19th Sunday, 12:00 noon Location: YMCA Camp WEWA 221 S. Binion Rd. Apopka, Fl. 32703 407.886.1240

OUT OF SCHOOL TIME LEARNING

provides academic intervention, enrichment opportunities and health and well-being activities throughout the school year. Specific program elements include: values education, wellness, parent and family engagement, tutoring, life and career skills, college and career exploration and service learning.

The Ys Education Initiative work builds on our strengths in giving young people the tools and motivation to succeed through a holistic approach of developing their social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being (Spirit, Mind, Body). Youth development programs provide role models, skill-building, community connectivity and opportunities for youth to identify and cultivate interests and talents and build character and leadership abilities. Intentionally folding, values-based elements into our existing youth development programs will enable us to improve educational outcomes for all children and change the trajectory of their lives.