Best Kansas Leadership Camps Summer 2024-25 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 modern cabins with central A/C and heat, an outdoor pool, a dining hall, a rock amphitheater, a wooded outdoor chapel, a lake for canoes, 2 playgrounds, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Director- James Ricker
Program Director- Courtney Troyer
Head Wrangler- Amanda Barnum

Certifications: ACA Accredited, CHA Facility, CCCA

Awards: 2023 Newsweek America's Best Summer Camps

See a full history and philosophy on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs are called Future Chippewa Leaders for 9th-12th graders and Junior Leadership Staff for 11th-1 year out of high school.
See our website for more information, Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Chippewa scholarships are available to anyone in need of financial aid. Applications can be found on our website. Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a one-night, 2 day experience for families with kids in K-5th grade. They will get to experience most of our activities, including the horses, to get a feeling of what overnight summer camp is like.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our main horse camp is called Boots 'N' Bible. Campers will spend the majority of their time at the barn working on their horse skills.
For a full description of our camps and fees go to our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campchippewa.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Chippewa is hiring counselors to help campers in their day-to-day life and activities; and wranglers to teach campers about horses and manage the herd (ages 18+) to see more complete descriptions of the positions, please go to our website CampChippewa.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Cabins, outdoor pool, dining hall, lake for canoeing, basketball & volleyball courts, horseback riding, archery.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Discovery is accredited by the American Camp Association, and has a full medical and dietary staff. Many of the other staff live with diabetes themselves. Campers receive 24-hour medical supervision and meals and snacks are planned by registered dietitians.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A Counselor-in-Training program is available for teens who have completed grades 11 or 12. Register on the camp Web site.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

If you require financial ad, please make the rrequest known at the time of registration.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14-19, 2015

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a roundpen, riding arena, indoor facilities for equine studies,games and snack time. . We are in a rustic farm setting with ducks, chickens, goats, cats and dogs in addition to our ponies and horses. Make a day or a week of it! Spend the afternoons fishing, hiking, camping, swimming and boating at the Marion Reservoir. Camp at Marion Resevoir, stay at Lakeshore B&B, or Engler Farm . We have limited camp sites and an airB&B for 6 people (3 rooms) with additional space on a day bed in the living room.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Belinda Engler, director, has been a Special Education teacher for 19 years. She believes that teaching youth to work around a horse safely is always the first step in a successful learning experience. Keeping lessons fun by teaching a skill and then playing games that use that skill has been a rewarding format.

A high rider/wrangler ratio (2/1) and limited number of campers ( just 6 per camp) keeps accidents to a minimum.

Grooming and groundwork(leading, training) are essential. If the horse obeys the camper when he/she is on the ground, then there is a good chance that the horse will obey him/her when he/she is on their back.

Riders begin to ride bareback to develop their balance and progress to a saddle as they show ability to control the horse in the arena at a walk and trot.
Both English and Western saddle/styles are offered.
Campers learn to saddle and bridle their own horse.

Riders may begin cross country riding after progressing to a saddle. Trail rides are offered for the more advanced riders.
A Show n Ride Party will be held in the evening ,the last day of camp. This is a time when parents and friends can come see what the campers have learned.

Fun show opportunities on dates TBA throughout the summer are offered to all levels of riders.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: A limited number of Wrangler and Jr. Wrangler positions are available at Engler Farm Horsemanship Camps. Youth 12 through 19 may apply for multiple camps. These are opportunities for youth to learn more about horses while developing their leadership skills.
Buddy discount coupons are available. Looks great on a resume and opens doors for future positions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Buddy coupons (for friends or siblings) and multiple camp coupons are available at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): In the evenings and on weekends Engler Farm is avaliable for: Cowboy/Cowgirl Birthday Parties, reunions and event packages. Contact us for more information.
Morning and evening horsemanship lessons can be scheduled weekdays and weekends.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A limited number of Internship positions are available for year round. Check out engler farm on facebook for application.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Located by Marion Reservoir, Marion, KS 66861 all are welcome

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp 2016 schedule can be seen at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com under events or photos

Fees: $180 for a 4 day camp.
Coupons for discounts are available on our web site.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
There are a limited number of Jr. Wrangler and Wrangler positions available. See our engler farm facebook page  for the application forms .

Wranglers assist campers in following instructions/staying safe at all times especially during horsemanship lessons. Wranglers help campers with the chores- caring for the farm animals. Wranglers also participate and keep an upbeat mood and are good role models during equine study activities and games. Earn a certificate that opens doors at dude ranches and looks great on your resume.

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have Pine Haven Lodge and a remodeled kitchen dining hall with a Cordon Bleu educated Chef. We have rustic cabin areas that are the perfect setting for fire side experiences and allowing campers to interact. Indoor arena for rainy day horseback riding. This facility has undergone a face lift and is a beautiful facility.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mission Creek Camp is a new developed camp for individuals with disabilities, however we are open to all campers. Our staff will be at a 1:3 ratio staff to campers. We have a Registered RN that will be at the camp the entire season. The Core Values Mission Creek Camp are
F- Fun - Live Your Best
R- Relationship - Show Your Best
E- Excellence - Do Your Best
E- Empowerment - Be Your Best

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Counselor In Training Program si still in the planning stages

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Our fees are based on the family income of the camper or campers attending. There is also a credit for more than one family member.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Family weekends begin after the camping season the end of August

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: missioncreekcamp.org
The fees for Mission Creek Camp are on a sliding scale depending on your income, verification of your income is needed.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Head Counselors, Counselors and others with experience with disabilities is preferred.