Rotarians provide leadership training for students

More than 100 students, including six from Whittell High School, participated in a five-day Rotary Youth Leadership Awards leadership camp to focus on developing interpersonal skills, leadership, team-building, and ethics in a fun and supportive environment.

The Whittell students were sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club to participate in one of two camps organized by Rotary Districts 5180 and 5190 for students from Northern Nevada and northeastern California.

The students, who will graduate in 2012, participated in group activities, spent an entire day on a ropes challenge course, and heard motivational speakers.

Whittell students get leadership training through Rotarians. Photo/Provided

Rotarians and non-Rotarians serve as camp counselors and facilitators and work closely with the camp’s professional staff from Sierra Nevada Journeys.