Transformative Leadership: The Camp Counselor Experience

Authors

  • Stephanie Femrite University of Missouri Extension
  • Jenny Flatt University of Missouri Extension

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2016.466

Abstract

A study, utilizing focus groups, was conducted with teens serving as camp counselors at the North Central 4-H camp in Missouri.  High school students, 14-18 years old, served as camp counselors during a four-day residential camp the summer of 2014. Each counselor was a current 4-H member and had served as a 4-H camp counselor in Missouri for at least one year, some serving as many as five years. Comparing two training models, evidence was found that intentional training sessions are crucial for the empowerment that leads to transformation.

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Published

2017-01-04

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Program & Practice Articles