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Coming Soon to the Fitness Center
Fitness
Fitness Center 236-2101
Exercise Physiologist 236-2506
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
We Need a Team for Each Group
We Need a Team for Each Group
Each Group’s Team of 11 People Consist of:
Convenient | Motivating Instructors
Over 75 Classes to Choose From
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Air Force Services
Teen Leadership Camp
http://www.myairforcelife.com/Youth/TeenLeadershipCamp.aspx
Air Force
Services
Air Force Reserve & Air National Guard
Teen
Leadership
Summits
This is a week-long camp for
14-18 year old dependent
teens of current Air Force
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Reserve or Air National
Guard military members.
Teens will focus on
leadership development,
self-confidence, learn about
programs and services
available to AF dependents,
and build an appreciation
for and sense of belonging
to the AF community.
Summits also include military traditions, community
service projects, musical
performances, and environmental education classes.
Teens may only participate in one summit, either:
AFR/ANG Classic Summit
in Dahlonega , GA 12-17 Jul
15 or AFR/ANG Adventure
Summit in Estes Park, CO
11-16 Aug 15.
Interested teens must
complete the electronic
application form at http://
georgia4h.org/AFRANG-
TeenSummit/
Completed forms are due
to the University of Georgia
NLT 15 May 15.
The applications are reviewed by a panel of judges
representing the AFR, ANG
and AFSVA/SVPY. Final
selections will be announced
NLT than 12 Jun 15.
All transportation , lodging, meals and program
costs while at the summit
will be centrally funded at
no cost to the participants or
their units/installations.
Cost incurred driving the
teen to and from the airport,
baggage fees, additional
spending money for snacks/
souvenirs, and meals during
airline travel are the responsibility of the family.
The Air Force Teen Leadership Camp is a 5-day residential
program which provides youth a glimpse of what university
life is like while developing their leadership skills. Activities include team building, high/low ropes course, conflict
resolution, public speaking, and more.
The Air Force Teen Leadership Camp will be in San Antonio, TX. CONUS participants arrive in San Antonio, Texas
on Monday, 13 Jul 15 no later than 1500 and depart between
0900-1300 on Friday, 17 Jul 15. Participants driving to the
camp should arrive between 1300-1500 on Monday 13 Jul 15
and depart between 0800-1200 on Friday, 17 Jul 15.
Lodging, meals, and activity fees are centrally funded beginning with dinner on Monday, 13 Jul 15. Airfare or POV
travel costs are the responsibility of the attendee. Spending
money for other miscellaneous expenses is the responsibility
of the participant.
13-17 Jul 15 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
• A dependent of Active Duty Military assigned to or
living on an AF/JB installation, AF Retired Military, AF
Civilian Employees, Air National Guard or AF Reserve
who have been activated within the last 12 months
• High school students who’ve completed their freshmen
year prior to the camp and are interested in developing
leadership skills
Download and Complete Applications on line.
http://www.myairforcelife.com/Youth/TeenLeadershipCamp.aspx
Must be received by 15 Apr 15.
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