Camp Brosius Leadership Camp
In May 2024, I was fortunate enough to attend Camp Brosius, a leadership camp for IUI Kinesiology students on Elkhart Lake in Wisconsin. At Camp Brosius, I made friendships that will last a lifetime, while learning how to lead with patience and respect. At camp, I also lead others through activities while learning about myself and my Clifton Strengths.
Knowing what my strengths are has helped me become a stronger individual. Clifton Strengths is a quiz that asks specific questions in order to figure out your top 5 strengths out of 32 different options. I took the quiz and received my top 5 strength in order: Positivity, Responsibility, Discipline, Includer, and Woo (winning over others).
I feel that my top 5 themes describe the ways in which I think, feel, and behave as a unique individual very well. I am a natural born leader who puts others before herself and who can accomplish her goals and dreams because of being responsible and disciplined. I naturally tend to be a positive person, and I see the good in every person and every situation.
My personal leadership style is used in ways that motivate others while lifting them up by being positive. I have a natural ability to organize and execute plans while ensuring everyone feels included and valued. My leadership style combines a positive, people-centered approach while still having discipline. These skills help me create an environment where individuals feel motivated, engaged, and committed to working together to become successful.
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New Friends
Triniti, Esme, and Brooke were all new friends I met while attending Camp Brosius. I spent the whole week making memories, teaching, and becoming a better leader with these girls!
Building a Tent Blindfolded
One of the leadership activities my family and I completed was building a tent while blindfolded. We learned how to communicate with each other while trusting one another in order to assemble the tent without seeing anything. My family was one of the only ones able to successfully complete this activity. While completing this activity, I used my including skills to make sure everyone had a role in assembling this tent, which led us to success.
Spiderweb Actitivy
This activity was very strategic and required a plan. We had to send each other through the spiderweb without touching the ground or touching the bungie straps. We all had to take accountability and be honest if we made contact. Being uplifting during this activity helped our family succeed.
The Girls
Coming into camp I had no idea what to expect. I only knew about 2 people. I left camp feeling so happy and full of love and new friendships. Discovering more about how each of us uses Clifton Strengths during leadership activities helped us understand one another on a deeper level.
The Wall Activity
This activity challenged our family the most. We had to lift each other strategically up and over the wall (with other rules). Trusting your family and being confident in yourself led us to success once again. My family was so strong and empowering throughout this whole week.
The Faces of Success
I could brag about how amazing my camp family was for an eternity. We all used our personal strengths to build friendships and overcome weaknesses, while building a support system with fellow kinesiology students.
Water Activity
We each led different activities throughout the week. This activity happened to be one of my activities. We had to use our bodies to fill the holes in the pipe while someone filled it up with water. There were pingpong balls in the pipe, and once there was enough water inside the pipe, the balls would fall out. While completing this activity with my family, I was very positive and made sure everyone had a role. Listening to others ideas and taking feedback from my family helped us complete this activity.
Family
Reed, Esme, Cam, McKale, Triniti, Willa, Kevin, and I all had a great week with the help of our family counselor, Nina. She was great during this activity because she was honest and gave us great ideas.
Meals as a Family
For a week straight, my family and I had 3 meals a day together with a beautiful lake view. We would talk about our day, how we were feeling, and how we could help each other. The table was a great place to reflect and check in with each other.
High Ropes
The high ropes course was such an encouraging experience. I have never been with a more supportive group of individuals. Everyone wanted to see each other succeed.
(Triniti and I at the top of one of the platforms).
Family Photo
At the high ropes course, my family and I encouraged each other and gave endless amounts of positivity. Having the support of others builds so much confidence and self-worth which are both so important when it comes to becoming a great leader.
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Triniti, Esme, and I after the zip line! We all hade such an amazing week, nobody wanted to leave!