Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Leadership Training Camp

Q. Are SCHOLARSHIPS available to attend summer leadership camp?

A:  Call the Institute for ideas regarding scholarship funding.  Check in your local community for scholarships from civic and community organizations.  Check with your school regarding available scholarships.  The Institute offers a $25 achievement scholarship to all campers who have a B grade average or who are on their school's honor roll.

Q. What is lodging like a the elementary and middle school residential camp on Kellys Island?

A:  Campers are housed in rustic type cabins with typically 10 campers and 2 counselors in each cabin.

Q.  What is the lodging like at the high school camp?

A.  High school campers are housed in new air-conditioned dormitories on the campus of Ohio Dominican University in Columbus.  The rooms are suite rooms housing 4 campers per room with bathrooms in each suite.

Q.  Will I have much contact with counselors at OhioLTC?

A: Yes, counselors are the heart of the Leadership Training Camp/Conference program.  Each camper is assigned a Personal Counselor and each counselor is assigned Personal Campers.  Counselors are highly selected from the best young leaders to serve as leadership role models for campers.

Q: Can I select my roommates for OhioLTC?

A: Yes,  absolutely.  You can choose THREE guaranteed roommates.  Please make sure to list the roommates on your camp application and make sure they list you on their applications.

Q: Can I register for OhioLTC after the camp registration deadline?

A: Only if we have space available.  Call the office at 1-888-878-LEAD for availibility after the registration deadline.

Q.  How does a camper know which camp to attend?

A.  Campers should attend the camp according to the grade they will enter in the fall.  Campers in grades 5 and 6 can attend either the elementary or middle school camp.  

Q.  How do campers take medications while at camp?

A.  We have a First-Aid Director at each camp.  The First-Aid Director will administer all medications or remind campers to take the medications on their own.  Campers who take medications should have this noted on their medical form.  Parents or guardians can provide any additional information to the First-Aid Director on the first day of camp at registration.

Q.  What types of leadership learning takes place at camp?

A.  The entire camp is a leadership learning experience.  All of the workshops and activities are action-oriented allowing for participation by all campers.  Each workshop or activitiy has a fun-filled educational component.  It is summer and camp is fun....we show each camper how learning can be a fun-filled experience at camp.

Q.  What is the content of the workshops at camp?

A.  Each workshop is activity oriented and campers are involved in learning.  A leadership concept is introduced and explained by the counselors and then campers become involved in learning the concept through simulations, activities or group work.  In good weather all workshops are held outside.

Q.  What kinds of skills are learned in the workshops at camp?

A.  Workshops are based on essential leadership development skills such as communications skills, goal setting, self-expression, group dynamics and motivation, team work, and other leadership skills.  One of the workshops in the summer of 2006 was entitled, "Introducing ME!".  In the workshop campers learned about the importance of introductions and how to introduce themselves to others.  All of the commnications skills such as good eye contact, speaking in a clear and distinctive voice, making a good first impression, self-confidence, etc. were introduced to campers.  Each camper then complete an introduction of themselves to the other campers in their leadership group.  Campers also practiced good hand shaking techniques and ways to be confident and proud of themselves and their accomplishments, hobbies, or interests.

Q.  How long have OhioLTC camps been conducted in Ohio?

A.  During the summer of 2007, Ohio Leadership Institute celebrated 25 years of providing OhioLTC summer leadership camps in Ohio.  Over 25,000 campers have attended the summer camps since 1982.  The camps were founded in Gallipolis, Ohio as a summer alternative leadership learning experience for students.  Over the years the camps have expanded and grown into one of the premier leadership building programs in the state of Ohio.  In addition to the camps, Ohio Leadership Institute sponsors the Ohio Model United Nations program where approximately 3000 middle school and high school students participate in the largest global education program in the state.  Both programs are unique to the state of Ohio and among the largest and longest running student leadership programs in the nation.

Q.   What types of recreational activities take place at camp?

A.  The entire camp is a wonderful leadership building experience.  In addition to the action-oriented workshops, campers participate in leadership simulations, leadership sessions, and activities.  Recreational activities include:  swimming, water carnival, campfire, games, talent showcases, songs, dances, and a variety of spirited activities.