Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program (LEAP) 2024 Application

Thank you for your interest in LEAP - Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program. If you haven't already, please be sure to review the program guidelines before applying to the program through this link HERE. All applications must be completed before or by Tuesday, October 31. If you have any questions, please email jcamp180@hgf.org.

Upon submission of this application, you will then schedule a 45-minute follow-up Zoom meeting through Calendly with Natasha Dresner, JCamp 180 Relationship Manager and LEAP Director.

For the purposes of this application, the word Board is used to describe a camp’s lay leadership group. Please substitute the word Board for Committee, Commission, or Council if applicable for your camp

Retreat Schedule TBD:


In-person Winter Launch	- January 28-29, 2024 - Orlando, FL
In-person Spring Retreat	- May 19-20, 2024 - Chicagoland
In-person or Online Fall Final Retreat	Dates and Location TBD
Program Graduation	Dates and Location TBD

Applications are due by Tuesday, Oct. 31. Participants will be notified by Friday, Nov. 17.

LEAP Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Your Pronouns

Camp Title

Cell Phone Number

May we text you on this cell phone?

YesNo

LEAP Applicant Email*

example@example.com

Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you have a alternate address?

YesNo

Alternate Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please let us know when you use this alternate address.

Camp Name

If the camp is associated with a national movement, please indicate which one:

Does your Board have fiduciary authority?

YesNo

How long have you been in the Board Chair/Vice Chair position?

How long will you continue to be in the Board Chair/Vice Chair position?

How many years of any Board Chair/Vice Chair experience do you have?

Do you have any specialized training (your occupation or otherwise) you bring to your service on the board?

Why would you like to participate in the LEAP Program? What do you hope to achieve?

Top Camp Professional Name

First NameLast Name

Top Camp Professional Title

Have you discussed your participation in LEAP with the Camp's Top Professional?

YesNot Yet

Have you discussed your participation in LEAP with the Board?

YesNot Yet

Does your board have a governance committee or a board development committee?

YesNo

What is the camp's Budget?

What is the camp's # of beds?

What is the camp's # of Board members?

Have you ever participated in a Board Chair/Vice Chair or a lay leadership development training program before?

YesNo

What are the top three strategic goals for the camp and board in the next 12 months?

Is there anything else you’d like to add about your interest in LEAP?

Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program (LEAP) 2024 Application

General Application