Build a vibrant community at Longacre Leadership. 72 teens make amazing friends; choose activities: community service, construction, animal care, horseback riding, rock climbing, biking, caving, rafting, theater, farming, gardening & arts.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program
Coed
Resident Camp
4
6
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
12 - 18
72
$801 - 900 (week)
More About Camp
Longacre Leadership Program has established an underlying philosophy of growth through challenge. Seventy-two teenagers learn independence and self-reliance by taking responsibility for all aspects of the community's life. Choose your activities each day. Learn construction, care for animals and do wonderful community service projects. Community service options include Working with elders, preschool age children, community recycling centers, food banks or town beautification. Take outdoor adventure tripsāgo rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking and rafting. Help run a 200-acre farm, growing organic vegetables, driving tractors, collecting bales of hay and riding horses. Put on children's theater or help build with Habitat for Humanity. Support threatened species like brown bats, monarch butterflies and American Chestnut trees. Learn stained glass and ceramics in our eco-friendly Art Studio. Paint murals an learn other hands on, real life skills. Make great friends. Live in the moment as a part of a close, caring community that promotes respect and acceptance between individuals, with emphases on group dynamics and communications skills.
Activities and Features
Accommodating Special Needs
Attention Deficit Disorder
Religious Emphasis
None
Outdoor Activities
Climb and Rappel Ropes Course Backpacking Hiking Rock Climbing Caving
Performing Arts
Drama
Health and Nutrition
Vegetarian
Horseback Riding
General Horseback Riding English Western
Individual Sports
Tennis
Team Sports
Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Volleyball
Water Sports
Recreational Swimming Canoeing Fishing Rafting
Arts and Crafts
Ceramics Fabric Design Jewelry Design Stain Design Woodworking
Other Activities
organic garden care animal care communication workshops vegetarian option
