Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program (LEAP) 2027 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 Friday, October 30. 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
Please put the following dates on your calendar:

In-person Winter Launch	- January 31-February 1, 2027 - Orlando, FL
In-person Spring Retreat	- May 16-17, 2027 - Chicagoland
Virtual Fall Final Retreat	Dates TBD, September 2027
Program Graduation	October-November 2027 TBD

Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 30. Participants will be notified by Friday, Nov. 13.

LEAP Applicant Name

First NameLast Name

Your Pronouns

Cell Phone Number

May we text you on this cell phone?

LEAP Applicant Email

example@example.com

Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you have an alternate address?

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?

What is your current role at Camp?

Board Chair, Vice Chair, etc.

How long have you been in your role at Camp?

If you are not yet in the Chair role, when will you become Chair?

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

Tenure of Top Professional

Time in role (months or years)

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

Have you discussed your participation in LEAP with the Board?

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

What is the camp's Budget (please use US$)?

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?

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

How did you hear about LEAP?

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

Leadership Engagement and Advancement Program (LEAP) 2027 Application

General Application