YOUTH LEADERSHIP & OPEN MINDS
L&E YGL is part of our L&E Plus specialised options but can be combined with of our Tennis Academy and Multi-Activity programme. It is a good alternative to our English Course for 13-16 year olds with a good level of English. It is a week long course but can be chosen for multiple weeks as the schedule changes each week.
The Youth Leadership & Open Minds programme, known as Young Global Leaders (YGL), is a comprehensive week-long course within L&E World Camps. Tailored for 13-16 year olds, it offers a structured platform for personal development. Participants engage in diverse sessions emphasising communication proficiency and teamwork. Core attributes such as honesty, integrity, adaptability and the ability to accept constructive feedback are fostered. The YGL curriculum prioritizes the cultivation of essential life skills, ensuring participants emerge equipped with the tools for success.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
There is a focus on leadership and teamwork as well as recognising vital life skills including:
- Honesty and integrity
- Positive attitude, motivation, ability to learn
- Dependability and responsibility
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to take constructive feedback
- Hard work and ethics
ADVENTURE · RISK · CREATIVITY · FUN
At Young Global Leaders, we uphold a set of values that permeate every facet of our program. Here, campers delve into an immersive environment where they explore, question and analyze the world around them. Through dynamic forums for debate and discussion, we prioritize empathy and understanding, fostering an atmosphere where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
Our approach is founded on the belief that the ability to challenge our own viewpoints and engage constructively with differing opinions is indispensable in the 21st century. By encouraging campers to question assumptions and engage in dialogue with those holding different perspectives, we aim to cultivate critical thinking skills and deepen self-awareness. Moreover, this promotes a nuanced and empathetic approach to complex topics, preparing campers to navigate a world rich in diversity and complexity.
This philosophy serves as the bedrock of our Young Global Leaders program and is integral to our morning sessions, where campers engage in thought-provoking discussions and exercises designed to hone their critical thinking abilities.
Top 10 tips to be a good leader
- Be confident. Easy to say but most people think everyone else knows what they’re talking about. They don’t. They’re bluffing. Speak with conviction but with humility and you can’t go far wrong.
- Think for yourself It’s about giving new or original perspectives to things. One who has his/her own understanding and interpretation of things will distinguish themselves from others. (If you don’t have an opinion listen, learn & research)
- Be a Doer Others will be inspired and help/follow.
- Be organized. Boring but important. Just get it sorted. It’s actually not that hard!
- Communicate Learn the best way you operate. Eye contact. Hand gestures. Body Language. Tonality.
- Know your strengths and weaknesses No one can do everything. Establish where you excel and where you don’t.
- Have respect of other. Be fair to all.
- Be positive. Optimism changes the world
- Listen to others. People are amazing. Be interested. We have 2 ears and one mouth…use them in that ratio.
- Be Kind. This is so important. Kindness is the number one attribute of a human. Don’t underestimate its value.
