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Virginia Student Councils Association Summer Leadership Camps | Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP) Department of Student Leadership and Virginia Student Councils Association (VSCA)

Program Description

This three- to five-day camp teaches principles of effective leadership and provides practical experience in applying these principles.

Virginia Standard(s) Addressed

ISLLC Standard 4

Program Goals and Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will learn how to:

Program Format

Camps are held separately for elementary, middle, and high school students. Large group presentations and smaller "council" sessions will be led by nationally recognized consultants.

Target Audience

All student leaders who will be involved in student council or club leadership roles should attend this camp.

Self-Selection and/or Identification Through School Division

Participants may be identified by the school to attend the camps.

Duration of Program

Three to five days.

Outcomes Measured

Outcomes are measured by the school divisions that support the attendance of the participants.

Program Evaluation

Each participant completes a conference evaluation form providing feedback to the Department of Student Leadership at VASSP and VSCA for use in future conferences.

Contact Information

C. Michael Newman , VASSP Assistant Executive Director, can be reached at cmnewman@vassp.org or via phone at 804.355.4263.