Leadership
Leadership Groups
Program participants are assigned to a Leadership Group. Leadership Groups give students the opportunity to develop friendships with other students, analyze speakers' remarks, discuss important issues, reflect on program activities, prepare for upcoming events and form a strong relationship with their facilitator. One program facilitator (a Texas educator) is assigned to each Leadership Group (up to 10 students). Facilitators lead Leadership Group meetings, guide participants through program activities and work directly with students to make their week a rich and rewarding experience.
Leadership Skill of the Day
A new leadership skill is introduced each day of camp. Participants delve deep into each leadership skill of the day during morning and evening Leadership Groups. In addition, each day's activities and sites visited supplement the Leadership Skill of the Day.
Leadership Notebook
Each participant receives a Leadership Notebook containing a detailed program schedule, speakers' biographies, site information and special interest stories. Leadership Notebooks include materials to enhance the educational value of sites visited and are used to facilitate discussions and individual and group activities. Leadership Notebooks are also designed to be used as a reference in participants' school classes.
Simulations
Learning objectives are extended through simulations relating to each day's topic. Simulations promote reasoning skills and teach critical thinking by allowing students to ask their own questions. Studies demonstrate that students involved in a hands-on learning environment retain a higher percentage of information than those learning through one methodology, such as rote memorization. The purpose of simulations is to motivate and promote students' abilities to participate as informed citizens in a democratic society.
"It was his first time away from home and we believe the experience at this young age will serve him a great deal in the future. The experience is a great learning opportunity for young people and helps them begin to see, accept, and develop themselves as leaders."
-Participant's Parent
“It was a great opportunity to meet new people, to do a LOT of cool things, and to have those cool things put into perspective as both learning and leadership experiences.”
-Participant's Parent
"The Lone Star Leadership Academy has a lot to offer a student who thrives for leadership and knowledge. We are thrilled to have a second child to have the opportunity to participate in these camps!"
-Participant's Parent