Networking Leadership Skills
This skill considers tone, vocabulary, and attitude in your conversations
Verbal Communication
This woman is the founder of the school we are at
Sarah Porter
In this survival activity, campers use natural materials like branches, leaves, and rope to construct a safe, weather-resistant structure in the wild.
Building a Shelter
At the conclusion of their visit, campers enjoy this sweet treat gifted by the organizers who planned their trip to Hartford City Hall.
Cupcakes
This skill uses body language, gestures, stance, and facial expressions to indicate interest
Nonverbal Communciation
This North Carolina teen made headlines advocating for voting rights and civic engagement, even challenging voter ID laws at just 12 years old.
Madison Kimrey
In this essential outdoor activity, campers learn to safely use tools like flint, steel, or matches to ignite kindling and build a controlled flame for warmth or cooking.
Starting a Fire
In this interactive activity, campers role-play as city council members to debate issues, propose ideas, and practice making decisions that impact their community.
Participate in a mock council meeting
This skill asks relevant and engaging questions and incorporate the responses
Curiosity
This Women at the Table CT founder organized a trip for campers in LWI to go to Hartford City Hall for a tour and to participate in a mock council meeting.
Maly Rosado
In this classic camp activity, participants use rods, bait, and patience to hook their next meal from the water.
Catching a Fish
In this guided activity, campers explore Hartford City Hall to see where city leaders work and learn about how local government serves the community.
Touring city hall
This skill draw people in, ease their nerves, and make a genuine connection
Humor
This mathematician-turned-software engineer, now a Senior (Staff) Engineer at Netflix, is a prolific conference speaker, technical blogger, and educator.
Laurie Barth
In this hands-on teamwork activity, campers lash together logs, barrels, and rope to create a floating structure sturdy enough to carry them across water.
Building a Raft
In this educational activity, campers visit Hartford City Hall to examine archived documents like birth certificates, learning how public records preserve community history.
Explore historical archives
This skill believes in your preparation, personal power, and strong foundation
Confidence
These three dedicated people have spent the two weeks supporting campers—helping sessions, supervising dorms, and joining in on activities to ensure a fun and safe experience.
Eh Wah, Satvi, and Ellie
In this high-energy activity, campers used a sack to go from one point to another and land on a mat.
Sliding on the Giant Slide
In this special opportunity, campers meet briefly with the leader of the city of Hartford.
Meet the mayor of Hartord