Cooperative Leadership
Camp
June 24-28, 2024
Laurel Hill, NC
Cooperative Leadership Camp, also known as CLC, is a week-long summer camp for high school students ready to discover how they can make a difference in the world through cooperative business.
Attendees will learn about cooperatives, leadership and team building while connecting with leaders from across the state!
One Summer of Learning
A Lifetime of Benefits
The positive effects of attending Cooperative Leadership Camp last long past the students' #BestSummerEver.
Watch our latest video to hear from CEOs, cooperative leaders and other successful adults as they discuss the lasting impact Camp has had on them and others.
Camp Monroe
24501 Camp Rd.
Laurel Hill, NC 28351
APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 26, 2024!!!!
Chaperone Camp
As a teacher or cooperative staff member you are invited to attend camp for the week as a chaperone. Please complete the Chaperone Form as well as the Background Check Form. *Educators will receive a small stipend.
Attend Camp
Through industry-specific workshops and more, students will engage in experiential learning of the 8 Cooperative Principles, create real business and marketing plans, practice managing a real-life budget, identify and resolve real business challenges — all while having a great summer camp experience!
Camp 101
In addition to hands-on learning about the big world of cooperatives, students get a fun overnight camp experience, including swimming, lake activities and lots of camp fun.
All meals are included, and lodging is in air-conditioned bunk houses. Bus transportation to and from designated locations across the state is also available and included for attendees.
To Educate, Connect and Promote future co-op leaders
The cooperative business model is at the center of all we do at #CLC. Camp is sponsored by North Carolina cooperatives, which means it’s free to the selected students!
Cooperative Leadership Camp attendees are also eligible to apply for the $1,000 Jim Graham Leadership Scholarship during their senior year of high school.
Camp Agenda
Workshops:
• A Day in the Life of a Line Worker
• Coastal's Reality Series
• Farming & Sustainability
• Build Worker/Owner T-shirt Cooperative
• The Food Co-op's Living Wage Simulation
• Much More!
Camp Activities:
• Lake-side activities & swimming
• Pool activities & swimming
• Canoeing, Hiking trails, Archery
• High ropes challenge
• Bonfires with s'mores
• Meeting lifelong friends
Pictures tell the best stories
Take a look at our photo albums from past Cooperative Leadership Camps!