Nebraska Empowered Youth
Leadership Camp

2021 Dates Coming Soon!

We plan to offer both in-person and virtual programs for Summer 2021. However, in-person camps will be adapted and ran differently than we historically have in order to keep staff and campers safe from COVID-19. How will they be adapted and ran differently? We are still mapping and planning that all out. Because of this, registration will open a bit later than we typically do (so not early January). Once we have all the details for what we will be offering and know when registration will open, we will send emails, post on social media, and update this website so that you don't miss out. 

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Program Goals

The goal of Nebraska Empowered Youth Camp is to provide youth with disabilities with a unique, recreational experience that prepares them for school, work and life inclusion. Students will take interest in learning about their disability, understand the importance of communication and listening skills, challenge one another to explore and share their talents and strengths, understand accommodations in the school and workplace, celebrate and learn about independent living, become excited about opportunities to access the services necessary for job seeking or secondary education and get engaged to return to their communities and advocate for their success and independence.

Eligibility

Age
​Interested applicants must be between ages 14 -21  by the start of the session.




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Ability
Applicants must be socially independent, requiring minimal to moderate (1:4 - 1:8 staff to camper ratio) staff supervision.

Campers with physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, learning, developmental disabilities as well as mental illness and chronical medical conditions are welcome to apply.​
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Requirements
Youth must be able to participate in a 45 minute classroom style of session, be socially independent, and not have disruptive behaviors.

We will inform applicants within a week of application if they are accepted.


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Participant Benefits and Outcomes

• Challenge self and others to explore strengths and talents
• Understand accommodations in school and work
• Be empowered to self-advocate for success and independence
• ​Invaluable work skills that you can apply to any job, such as:
  • Application and interview skills 
  • Knowledge of your strengths and weaknesses
  • Ability to work as a team
  • Understanding a job description
  • Following a schedule​
• Develop independent living skills, such as:
  • Healthy Relationships and Communication
  • Money Management and Organization
  • Meal Prep
  • Healthcare navigation
• Teambuilding and Cooperation skills
• New, lifelong friendships
• Have the best week of summer, ever!

Cost

To Be Announced, however, typically we have been able to secure grants that let us offer this session for free. 

How to Apply

Application:
To Be Announced

​Acceptance:
Once the application section has been completed, we will notify families within a week of applying.