The purpose of the TEAM program will be to engage pre-teens and teens in programming that develops leadership, responsibility, collaboration, and self-confidence. Over the past few years we have seen declined participation in our teen community members. We have also seen a decline in our teen staff members. With the changes we’ve seen paired with advancements in technology and screen time there has been an increase in youth mental health struggles. The era of social media has made teens constantly compare themselves to others and feel more alone and withdrawn than in previous generations. Our goal with the TEAM program is to foster an environment where teens can learn, develop, and grow into strong community members through connection, engagement, and friendship.
TEAM members will have the opportunity to participate in meetings, leadership retreats, service trips, and adventures that will improve their quality of life, leadership skills, and benevolence. Our trips will range from educational, to experiential, to recreational. Providing TEAM members, the opportunity to be a part of a group they can learn with, laugh with, work with, and grow with will increase self-confidence, community engagement, and lead to stronger adults who will positively impact the world and people around them.