NEHS Students Attend Leadership Camp
by Renee Popejoy
September 09, 2009
Approximately 275 Kays and Kayettes from across the state of Kansas gathered at Rock Springs 4-H Center, Junction City, July 27-31, for a “SUPERFANTASTIC” session of KAY (Kansas Association for Youth) Leadership Camp. The KAY Camp is a character-building, leadership-training program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association and is designed for all students in grades 7-12.
KAY is a nationally acclaimed organization unique to Kansas which
provides Kansas students an opportunity to assume their citizenship
responsibilities and enrich their personalities through
well-organized programs. These programs educate and inspire the
members into carefully planned service projects which emphasize
four areas: school, community, nation and world.
At KAY Leadership Camp (KLC), student leaders representing their
KAY organizations, receive organizational and leadership training
and learn about new and exciting service projects. They are given
the opportunity to meet and share ideas with hundreds of KAY
members from all over the state. Activities during the week include
team and mascot meetings, leadership labs, special interest
options, creative projects and recreational activities.
The camp theme this summer was “BUILDING LEADERS: KAY EDITION”. At
KLC, campers were provided a memorable time as they discovered the
potential they have to make a difference as well as the rewards in
serving others. At KLC, students have the opportunity to develop
lifetime leadership skills, lasting friendships across the state, a
sense of responsibility and pride as they serve, and an attitude of
ding for others because it’s the right thing to do!
A great deal of spirit, motivation and enthusiasm was generated
from this time together.
Campers return to their clubs with a better understanding of their individual potential and the KAY organization. They realize that as an active leader in their club, they can truly make a difference with their “I Get To” attitude.
KAY members from Northeast High School attending KAY Leadership
Camp this summer were seniors Curtis Major, Jesse Snider and
Makenzie Stansbury as well as junior Heather Williams. The club’s
sponsor is Renee’ Popejoy.
