When a delegate comes to a Maryland Leadership Workshops (MLW) summer camp program, they’re given more than toasted marshmallows and bug spray—they’re given an opportunity to incite positive change in our society. Delegates of the Senior High Workshop (SHW), which is open to any high school student entering grades 9 through 12, are tasked with [...]
It was another beautiful day on campus! Delegates finished Round 2 of workshops (see descriptions of Creative Problem Solving and GroupME from the previous post) and began Round 3: Public Speaking: Delegates identified and practiced effective public speaking strategies. Diversity: Delegates explored and identified different types of diversity, learned about informational diversity and its impact [...]
Last night's rain gave way to a cool breeze welcomed by all. Delegates finished Round 1 Workshops and started Round 2 Workshops. Some highlights of the day: In Creative Problem Solving, delegates debunked the myth that only some people are creative and learned how to navigate the creative process as leaders. In GroupME (Group Dynamics, [...]
Here we are at the end of our first full day! After parents left yesterday, delegates got a tour of the campus and played ice-breaking games with their teams. Then they had their first workshop, "What Is Leadership?" where they explored what leadership is and how it applies to them. They also identified leaders in [...]
In lieu of our regular update, we present to you a website that the Newsletter committee created to share with you what their week has been like. Visit msel2017.weebly.com to read all about it! Don't forget that the Closing Ceremony will take place starting at 10:30am at the Gibson Center for the Arts, which is [...]
Another beautiful (and humid) day in Chestertown! Thursday saw the end of Round 2 Workshops and the continuation of Mix and committees. As we near the end of our week together, delegates are beginning to put the final touches on their products and presentations. Some highlights of the day: In the Pressure and Decision Making [...]
Wednesday was a beautiful day and the start of Round 2 Workshops! Delegates took part in two of the following: -Advocacy: Delegates explore various methods of advocating, understand advocacy's connection to communication and determine ideal roles and settings in which to advocate for a cause. -Diversity: Delegates address the differences between stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination [...]
Here are some photos of yesterday and today. Stay tuned for our next update! The Ozians get to know each other better by playing Tell the Truth. The Lost Delegates come up with their own definition of Diversity. The Jedis learn about Advocacy - what it is, why it's important [...]
First of all, here are the team pictures! The Ozians The Lost Delegates The Athleaders The Jedis This morning, delegates had Round Two of yesterday's workshops - Motivation & Empowerment, Self Awareness & Identity, and Leadership 101. See previous post for content details. This afternoon, a third [...]
Tonight, the first Evening Activity of the week was Monday Night Frolic. With silly games like Crab Soccer and Samurai, delegates had the opportunity to let off steam, and also meet people from other teams. Enjoy the photos!