Last month, Lifepegs ran a 5-day leadership camp in Wenzhou for teenagers. The campers were taught leadership skills through a series of lectures, workshops, and activities. They were taught how to reach their potential by learning their weaknesses so that they can rectify these, how to increase their ability to influence others, and how to cultivate the habit of practising their leadership skills every day.
Most of the campers had never attended a camp like this, at which learning was fun because it was attained through games that enabled them to exercise their leadership abilities and practise what they had learned. They learned how to play games such as captain’s ball, floorball, dodgeball, as well as an amazing race that required them to complete obstacles at different stations within an allocated time. All the games and activities required them to take turns exercising their leadership ability and teamwork. At the end of each activity, they would reflect on their performance and what they could improve on. Many of the games were new for the campers.
There was also a skills night during which campers were taught different skills. Campers learnt how to cook dishes such as pasta, roast lamb, cookies, and Korean food. They also picked up some music lessons, learned about relationships, and learned card games. For many of the campers, this was a whole new experience, which taught them that there is a lot more they can do for fun besides playing computer games and shopping online. They were excited to go home and share the recipes with their friends and teach them how to cook.
Overall, the campers said that they thoroughly enjoyed the camp and learned much about how to be better leaders. Our hope is that the campers have picked up skills that will help them to be better leaders of the next generation.
