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Leadership Development Camp

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Leadership Development Camp

Camp 2025 registration is now open! Click the link below to fill out the form.

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This is a Leadership Development Camp like nothing you have seen before. This camp offers one of the most pivotal, introspective experiences, guaranteed to change you forever. We teach leadership through helping you know who you are and what you stand for, realizing how important diversity is and helping you get involved and putting your skills to practice. We will motivate you in ways you never thought you could, and you will come back a better you. Whether you feel like you are a strong leader already or have lots of room to grow, this camp will help you become more confident and outgoing and will give you skills that you use the rest of your life.

Details At a Glance:

When: June 23rd - 27th 2025
Where: Camp Pinecliff
Who: Residents of Utah & SW Wyoming CURRENTLY in 9th, 10th or 11th grade
How much: $300 (Discounted rate available to those that qualify)

Steps at a Glance
 
  1. Complete the registration form.
  2. Watch our Orientation Video with a parent (it will be emailed to you!)
  3.  Attend the Zoom Chat with a parent and pay your camp fee.
  4.  You and one of your parents or legal guardians must attend a packing meeting/orientation in the spring and you will also create a Red Cross Volunteer account.
  5. Graduate to awesomeness.

Contact Us

If you have more questions, please feel free to contact one of the following persons:

Heather McKinnon, MSW, Camp Director
801.688.2699 (text or call)
Heather.mckinnon2@redcross.org

Meesh Gapinski, Camp Coordinator
801.209.2266 (text or call)
Meesh.gapinski@redcross.org
 

Here’s what youth say about our camp…
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“I realize that even though we haven’t known each other for a long time, they made me realize I really am a gift to everyone I meet...”


“This week I learned more about myself than I thought possible…”

 

“It definitely went beyond my expectations. This was one of the best experiences of my life."

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“My whole perspective on life has changed, I can do anything…”

 

“When I heard about the camp, I thought it would just be a way to get out of the house – not a life changing journey.”

 

“I’ve had 4 siblings come to this camp and they told me to expect a lot, but It still exceeded my expectations.”

Here’s what parents say about our camp…
  •  "Definitely send your son or daughter to this. It is part of his or her coming of age in my opinion. I have two younger children who I will be sending to this program as well with no hesitation. Top notch program..."
  •  "It's an incredible week of growth in building self-worth, care and understanding of others, and in developing positive leadership abilities."
  • "The staff and the ideas behind this camp will have a lasting impression on these kids for a lifetime. I know that when my two boys came home, they could not say enough about what they learned about themselves and about the kids they were fortunate enough to meet.”
  • My daughter was nervous to go to camp but when it was time to go home, she didn’t want to leave!
  • ABSOLUTELY DO NOT WAIT TO SIGN UP!!!! I asked my son if he'd like to go again next year and he was almost crying telling me, "YES!!!! but they only let you go once!!!" He also mentioned it felt like a month and not a week with all the amazing ground they covered. He gained some very valuable life lessons, and we are most grateful!
  • My daughter came home and said that LDC was the best experience of her life. She expressed to us that she felt changed and the things she learned and the friends she made would stay with her forever. She also said, "Everyone needs to go to this camp! I highly recommend it for anyone!"
     

Frequently Asked Questions

Still want to know more about camp? Check out our orientation video! 

GUESS WHAT?!

Our staff and past delegates love the youth that come to this camp so much that we created a non-profit scholarship fund for you! It’s called the Skip Morgan LDC Scholarship. Each year we collect funds and raise money to award to a past camp attendee for college or higher education. After camp, you can apply for this too! www.smldc.org  

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