Summits provide teens with summer fun, learning opportunities

AFRC PAO

January 26, 2012

Air Force Reserve Command will once again host the AFR/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits in 2012. The two summits are open to 15 to 18 year old dependent teens of current Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard military members.
Applicants will be required to complete an application including the essay questions.

The Classic Teen Leadership Summit will be held June 17 through 22, at the Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Ga. Nestled in a valley of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Wahsega 4-H Center plays host to the Classic Teen Leadership Summit. During this week-long adventure, teens will participate in high adventure activities such as high ropes, zip line canopy tour, white-water rafting, hiking, fishing, archery, survival classes and more.

Leadership classes taught throughout the week include True Colors and the General Hugh H. Shelton Leadership Challenge.

Attendees will be introduced to community partners such as 4-H, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, American Legion, YMCA and others who support military Families in communities across America.

This summit also includes military traditions and community service projects.

The Adventure Teen Leadership Summit will be held Aug. 7 through 12, at Cheley Colorado Camps in Estes Park, Colo.

Bordering Rocky Mountain National Park, Cheley Colorado Camps, a Family owned and operated summer camp for over 90 years, will host the Adventure Teen Leadership Summit.

During this summit, teens will participate in daily adventure activities including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, horse colt training, arts and crafts, woodworking, technical climbing, and archery.

Leadership classes taught throughout the week include True Colors and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.

Each evening, teens will gather for programs including campfires and songs, musical performances, and environmental education classes. This summit also includes military traditions and community service projects.

Online applications are available on the website with an application deadline of April 13.

Additional information regarding the camps can be found at www.afrc.af.mil/library/4rfamilies
Or you can contact the following:

Brandi Mullins at brandi.mullins.ctr@us.af.mil, 478-327-2090 or DSN 497-2090

Chaplain Bob Leivers at rcleivers@aol.com, 719-554-3610 or DSN 692-3610

Krystal Shiver at krystal.shiver@us.af.mil, 478-327-1294 or DSN 497-1294

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