Youth Leadership Camp

BaxterSports Youth Leadership Development Program

In 2018, in an effort to continue providing sporting opportunities for youth in our community, we created the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP).. This week-long camp provides rising 9th and 10th graders with an intensive training experience to flex their leadership muscles.

As the saying goes, “Leadership is an action, not a position.” YLDP is a chance for teens to experience leadership through individual and group activities and exercises – truly learn by doing. They will also see the mental and physical aspects of coaching and leadership within the environment of a simultaneously occurring All Sports or All Girls All Sports Camp.

Some attendees would like to eventually become a coach at our camp, and while this is no guarantee, it is a good way to see what it’s like. Others simply want to be better leaders on their team, in their school, or life in general. Most want to do both. Read on for more specific details about the program

YLDP will focus on The Keys to becoming a great leader

Leadership & Followership

Growth Mindset

Planning

Communication

Coaching

How to Apply

Dates and locations for Youth Leadership Camp in Summer 2026:

June 22nd-26th @ Rose City Park (NE Portland)

July 13th-17th @ Clinton Park (SE Portland)

July 27th-31st @ Clinton Park (SE Portland)

August 17th-21st @ Normandale Park (NE Portland)

Teens interested in attending Youth Leadership Camp can begin the process by submitting an application below. We will prioritize candidates who fill this out themselves over parents who are filling it out for them. Our Youth Leadership Camps are the same cost as attendance in our youth sports camps.

Teens interested in attending Youth Leadership Camp can begin the process by submitting an application below. We will prioritize candidates who fill this out themselves over parents who are filling it out for them. Notices of acceptance and links to registration will be sent out beginning February 15th. Our Youth Leadership Camps are the same cost as attendance in our youth sports camps.

The YLDP experience will consist of the following:

Sport psychology with Coach Brian and the other Program Directors
Reading and journaling assignments to study different leadership roles and styles
Learning the art of public speaking, the power of body language, and how to connect with different audiences
Cultivating a positive, growth mindset, and teaching the same
Organizing, creating, and executing small and large group activities
Modeling behavior and the importance of composure
Collaborating with peers to solve problems

If you have any questions, please email info@baxtersports.com

Youth Leadership - NOW AFTER SCHOOL

We are bringing our highly successful Youth Leadership Development Program to a middle school near you! This After School Enrichment Program for 6th-8th graders is a comprehensive class that engages students in a variety of dynamic and interactive activities designed to transform them into confident, capable, and well-rounded young leaders. We will actively coach students on key skills such as: how to lead, how to be coachable; how to handle pressure, and how to communicate effectively. By participating, students will not only enhance their immediate performance in school and extracurricular activities but also build a powerful foundation for future success in college, career, and life.