Longer camp experience for teens to grow into leaders
At YMCA Camp Erdman summer leadership camp, teens explore the outdoors, experience magic moments, learn teambuilding, and get the skills needed to become a leader at camp, among peers, and in life.
Camp Leaders in Training (LIT)
Teen campers participate in critical-thinking and problem-solving activities that help them develop into leaders at camp and beyond. Under mentorship from the Teen Programs Leader and cabin counselors, LIT campers complete a service program during this teen leadership retreat. LIT participants are encouraged to continue growing as leaders by progressing to the Camp Assistant (CA) program in future summers.
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Dates: Session 1 is May 26-June 7 and Session 2 is June 23-July 5
- Ages: 14-17
- Fee: $1,544
Camp assistant (CA) Program
The volunteer, application-only CA program is a great way for teens to meet new friends, plus gain leadership skills and experience in youth development. The 3-week teen leadership program starts with 1 week dedicated to learning what working in a camp environment is all about, followed by 2 weeks of hands-on experience.
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Dates: Session 1 is June 9-June 28 and Session 2 is July 14-August 2
- Ages: 16-17
- Fee: No cost for accepted applicants.
- Program has been filled for Summer 2024—please check back in January 2025, when Camp Erdman opens their Summer 2025 registration.
Resources for Parents/Guardians
- Find all kinds of helpful details in the parent/guardian handbook
- Prepare forms and payment with the pre-camp checklist
- Follow the camp journey in photos on Instagram and Flickr
- Learn about optional transportation to/from camp
- Email a letter to your camper at [email protected] with the camper's name and cabin number in the subject line.
- Buy a gift card for the Camp Store, which includes shirts, hats, water bottles, and hoodies