Liber Youth Retreat! Yes!
This retreat includes the Five Pillars: Classics (see the Reading List below), Mentors (dedicated, energetic, and enthusiastic counselors and Statesman Speakers), Field Experience (there will be service opportunities throughout the camp), Simulations (occasions to practice statesmanship in a safe setting) and God (uplifting devotionals) . As well, there will be lots of time to work and play with amazing youth, sharing great food, crackerjack colloquia (book discussions) and lots of fun.
Theme: It’s Your Responsibility. Take it!
**New this year: Liber Youth Quote: “You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself.” Jim Rohn
We would appreciate it if all who are attending would please have this quote memorized before arriving.
Location: Camp Impeesa (the Scout camp near Pincher Creek)
Dates: August 20-22 (Counselor training August 19)
Reading List: The quality of your experience is greatly affected by your preparation. Start by reading and discussing the following books with your parents, siblings and friends.
(Age 12-13) Little Britches by Ralph Moody
(Age 12-13) The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis
(All Youth) the articles “No Excuses, Sir!” http://newsletter. gw.edu/pre/ june2000. pdf
and “The Ophelia Syndrome” http://www.usu. edu/account/ faculty/nelson/ ophelia.htm
(Age 14-18) Magnificent Obsession by Lloyd C. Douglas
(Age 14-18) The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis
Note: Search for these books early as some of them are not stocked in popular bookstores.
Fee: The fee for youth staying overnight at camp is $200.00. The fee for youth staying overnight with their parents is $175.00.
To register, please click here. Upon registration, you will be sent an “everything you need to know” information packet.
Questions? Please contact us at registrar@leaffcanada.org.