MISSION

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To provide direction, leadership, and guidance while building confidence through enhancing communication and team-building skills in aspiring Chinese American youth.  To prepare young Chinese American leaders for the mainstream community and reinforce their pride in being Chinese American. 

 
 
 
 
 

OBJECTIVE

To provide campers a safe environment to build friendships, cooperation techniques, and social skills. Through group activities, campers should learn self-discipline and communication skills to empower themselves to take responsibility for their behavior.  To encourage campers to express themselves creatively, to learn accountability, trust, and how to solve conflicts and collaborate with peers.  To strengthen their confidence in goal setting and decision making through camp activities and team-building exercises.

 

 
 
 
 
 

ACTIVITIES

Leadership Training – Self awareness, personal character analysis, team building, brainstorming, project design, presentation skills, communication models, result evaluation, a thorough series of leadership courses and activities  

Group Activities Leadership workshops, team games, filming, etiquette, physical activities, dance, performing arts

Cultural Programs – Arts and crafts, cooking, formal dinner and etiquette lessons, and culture classes

 

 
 

 

Email: cylcdfw@gmail.com      Contact: PO Box 868156, Plano, TX 75086

 
 
 
 
 

About Us

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  • CYLC (Community Youth Leadership Camp) was started in 2003 by a group of volunteer teachers and parents. Its aim is to inspire Asian American youth through leadership training, group activities, and cultural programs. In addition to these programs, CYLC also serves as a community where students foster friendships that carry well into their college and professional lives.

    THEME OF THE YEAR:

    • 2005 Integrity
    • 2006 Perseverance
    • 2007 Responsibility
    • 2008 Innovation
    • 2009 Collaboration
    • 2010 Be Proactive
    • 2011 Courage
    • 2012 Honor
    • 2013 Respect
    • 2014 Humility
    • 2015 Confidence
    • 2016 Optimism
    • 2017 Passion
    • 2018 Gratitude
    • 2019 Grit
    • 2022 Piety
    • 2023 Authenticity