Posted by: winnerscamp | December 12, 2011

Why Winners’ Camp?

Why Winners’ Camp? 7 Major Reasons:

1. We keep it real.
No facebook, no texting, no computers. Lots of exciting learning, making lasting friendships, greater family dynamics, fresh air and physical activity. We know from experience that it is good for teenagers to take a week-long ‘retreat’ from the hectic world we live in. It’s a safe, fun environment to learn real social skills. Our team leaders model healthy communication and interactions.

2. Friends. LOTS and LOTS of Friends.
Not the kind of friend who you only know through their status updates and posted profile photos…real live friends for life! We have campers from all over the Hawaiian islands, from all parts of the mainland, and even international campers! Spending a week with a diverse group of peers gives teens the chance to experience belonging to a positive and enriching community.

3. Amazing Role Models and the BEST STAFF, hands down.
Have you seen our unbelieveable graduates in action? Their energy and enthusiasm is incredible and infectious! Staff positions at Hawai’i Leadership Academy are highly sought out, and at every camp 80% of our team is returning staff. That means experienced leaders to support, encourage and inspire your teen. It is critical for your teen to experience being surrounded by positive, competent adults and mature teens who they can trust and be inspired by.

4. Thanks for the Memories…
Winners’ Camp is a rite of passage. Your teen will ALWAYS remember camp and the tools they acquired and the solid friendships they formed.

5. 1/3 of our campers are back the next year.
They gotta’ have their Winners’ Camp! That’s a good sign we’re on the right track and that you made a great choice to send your teen to our Leadership Program!

6. Self Confidence. Self Worth. Independence.
We all know that these characteristics are important, but how do you no longer just talk about them and start BECOMING them? One of the many approaches we have refined at Winners’ Camp in teaching teens self-confidence is encouraging them to GET OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONES AND TAKE RISKS. We provide a safe environment where healthy risk-taking can be explored. Risks that support them in making positive choices and that push them to realize that they can do FAR MORE THAN THEY EVER THOUGHT POSSIBLE! Healthy risk-taking can be anything from facing life-long fears to participating in a talent show for the first time. For teens who have never been away from home, Winners’ Camp can be their first opportunity to step out into the world in a safe, supportive environment which we provide for them.

7. Without even realizing it, your teen will be acquiring academic skills.
Seriously…We incorporate a fun way for teens to leave camp with 32 new, empowering words that they will have to face when taking their SATs. It’s called SATT: Student Adventures in Test Taking.
Public speaking: GRRRR! Your teen will leave camp with the courage to speak in public. What a gift.
Etiquette is practically a foreign word in our culture. Your teen will come home with all around better manners. How cool is that?

Plus a big parent bonus…

On PARENT DAY you will experience a profound and renewed relationship with your teen.

Sign up for camp: http://www.winnerscamp.com/sign-up.html

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Highlights

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Parent Day!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiileadershipacademy/sets/72157627440739915/show/

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day Six!

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day Five!

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day Four!

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Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day Three!

Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day Two!

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Posted by: winnerscamp | September 15, 2011

Jammin’ July Camp Photos: Day One!

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Posted by: winnerscamp | July 25, 2011

Day one: Jammin’ July 2011

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Posted by: winnerscamp | June 20, 2011

June 14-18 Camp: Parent Day!

Wow. This was one of the best camps…ever!!!

Posted by: winnerscamp | June 18, 2011

June 14-18 Camp: Day Four!

Aloha!

As one of the photographers taking photos for the camp it is a pleasure to hear that so many parents have been happy with the photos we have been providing. We are trying our best to get every kid in at least one photo everyday: with nearly 90 kids that is a challenging task!

Best wishes to all,
Sean Bahar

Posted by: winnerscamp | June 16, 2011

June 14-18: Day Three!

Aloha to the Winners’ Camp Ohana!

Today was Day Three at Winners’ Camp Leadership Academy. We’ve got some fantastic photos: check out the high ropes courses, the smiling faces of campers, and the beautiful Winners’ Camp site!

Col. Blanchard, MCB Hawaii, played a key role in getting this program off the ground and he visited with the campers and staff today. He even went the extra mile to show his support for the teams by participating in a ropes course event!

This very special June 14-18 program is funded by a grant through the Joint Venture Education Forum. We’ve got 86 campers and 25 staff on the site right now, and everyone is having a truly amazing and transformative time. It’s one of the best camps we’ve ever had!

Delorese, the Founding Director of Winners’ Camp, wants to hear from YOU: we think it’s THE BEST when you share your comments!

A hui hou, malama pono,
From all of us at Winners’ Camp Foundation

Posted by: winnerscamp | June 15, 2011

June 14-18 Camp: Day Two!

Here are some photos from Day Two of Camp, featuring team photos and low ropes courses!

Posted by: winnerscamp | June 14, 2011

June 14-18 Camp: Day One!

Enjoy a few photos from the first day of Winners’ Camp Leadership Academy: we’ve got 86 campers and more than 20 staff: it’s a fantastic group! Please post your comments: it makes our day to hear from you…

Posted by: winnerscamp | March 25, 2011

Parent Day: Spring Break March 21-25

Posted by: winnerscamp | March 23, 2011

Spring Break March 21-25 Day Three

Day Three Photos from Winners’ Camp: High Ropes and so much more!

Posted by: winnerscamp | March 23, 2011

Spring Break March 21-25 Day Two

Day Two at Winners’ Camp! What a great day on the ropes courses and the teens have been having lots of fun with the SATT (Student Adventures in Test Taking). They’ve started learning their hula kahiko as well and will be performing it for the families on Parent Day!

For a fullscreen slideshow, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiileadershipacademy/sets/72157626209629417/show/

Posted by: winnerscamp | March 21, 2011

Spring Break March 21-25 Day One

All campers arrived safe and sound this morning and we’re looking forward to a fantastic week!

For a fullscreen slideshow, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiileadershipacademy/sets/72157626324237348/show/

Posted by: winnerscamp | March 18, 2011

Spring Break March 14-18 Parent Day

Parent Day at Winners’ Camp!

For a fullscreen slideshow, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaiileadershipacademy/sets/72157626298631126/show/

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