Student Development is currently hosting several Individual Camp ABLE sessions throughout the district for any/all interested elementary schools.  That’s right…we are bringing the Camp ABLE program to your school! 

 

The sessions will run from 3:40 – 5:00 p.m. in your gym and can include up to 25 – 30 5th grade students.  A light snack and drink will be served to the students before we get started.  All participating schools should have a date reserved.     

 

Camp ABLE sessions focus on support, empowerment, positive identity, and bullying behaviors.  All of the activities that we introduce are designed to embrace each student even if he or she is not comfortable in the spotlight.  Students seem to get more from the experience while participating with their peers at their own school.

 

Recent Student Evaluation Form Responses:

What is the most important lesson that you feel you have learned today from Camp ABLE?

a. “Correct response to a bully!”

b.” To respect and help each other!”

c. “Listen to other peoples ideas and respect their ideas!”

 

Would you recommend Camp ABLE to your friends? 

a.“Yes, because it builds self respect!”

b.“Yes, because it helped me build confidence!”

c.”Yes, because it teaches you the value of friends!”

CLICK HERE to see pictures from previous Camp ABLE sessions!     

 To all future Camp ABLE participants….we hope to see you there!

ABLE stands for Assets to Build Leaders and Entrepreneurs. ABLE is a program to build and strengthen students’ leadership skills through interactive exercises.
Regular summer ABLE sessions are hosted at the NLSC on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  See our Information page for addresses and directions to the NLSC, and be sure to view our calendar to make note of the upcoming meeting dates.

ABLE focuses on 10 key assets:

External Assets:
Support
Empowerment
Boundaries and Expectations
Time Use
Civic Engagement

Internal Assets:
Educational Commitment
Values
Social Competencies
Positive Identity
Personal Well-being

The innovative “Leadership in Civics” junior high curriculum, developed by Olathe District Schools Administrators Jennifer Stoskopf and Kerry Lane, has been incorporated in the class.  ABLE utilizes asset language and experiences to frame and set the tone for the leadership development class.

The Student Development Department is dedicated to building leaders and entrepreneurs in Olathe through several exciting and activity-packed training sessions.