YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP
The First Responder Liaison Network’s flagship program aims to provide life-enhancing skills that have a strong emphasis on responsibility to one’s family and community through confidence training, team-building and more.
Aimed at nurturing future civic leaders and prospective first responders, our Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) is an immersive experience filled with activities and training. Designed for middle-school and high-school aged adolescents—students walk away with a stronger sense of community responsibility and personal growth.
Participants will be challenged physically and mentally as they develop into becoming engaged civic leaders!
Here's an in-depth look at what we offer:
CPR & First Aid Certification:
Hands-on training in life-saving techniques that prepare participants to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
Physical fitness challenges:
Physical activities designed to build stamina, strength, endurance, and resilience – essential traits for any first responder.
Leadership workshops:
Interactive sessions that help develop leadership qualities, teamwork skills, confidence, and ethical decision-making.
Conflict resolution training:
Participants learn how to effectively manage and resolve conflicts in emergency response situations.
Scenario-based problem solving:
Realistic age-appropriate scenarios that simulate first responder challenges to improve critical thinking and quick decision-making skills.
Community Engagement Projects:
Opportunities to work on projects that have a direct and positive impact on the community.
Career exploration:
Informative sessions on various first responder careers, including day-to-day responsibilities and challenges.
Field trips:
Visits to fire stations, police precincts, dispatch center, and other locations to observe first responders in action.
KEY FACTS FOR INAUGURAL
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP
First Responder Liaison Network and its Members are working to develop and lead a 2-day immersive experience filled with activities and training, designed for students to walk away with a stronger sense of community responsibility and personal growth. Youth participants will be challenged physically and mentally as they develop concepts of becoming engaged civic leaders.
who
First Responders
Future First Responders:
Middle to High School StudentsCommunity Members
Friends of the Network
(Donors & Sponsors)
where
Federal Way High School*
30611 16th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
*Lincoln HS (Tacoma) and
Franklin Pierce HS are tentative contingency sites.
WHY
Create an end-of-year celebration to culminate the year’s efforts and inspire youth to dream big and become engaged civic leaders and resilient first responders.
An opportunity for youth, their parents, school staff, off-duty first responders and interested community members to gather together and laugh through team-building and personal growth breakout sessions.
FRLN Premier Partners & Sponsors will have a direct opportunity to speak with parents and public safety agency directors/chiefs during breakout sessions and the Sponsor hosted luncheon.
What
Youth Leadership Camp (YLC)
WHEN
Saturday & Sunday
June 22-23, 2024**
**Tentatively scheduled.
HOW
FRLN Volunteers plan, partner and host event with local high school and community members.
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