Boys & Girls Clubs train the next generation of leaders

FALLBROOK – The week of Aug. 5, 10 members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County headed to Castaic Lake for the club’s first camping trip of its kind. Club members who have expressed interest in becoming future leaders of the program were invited by staff to attend this free hands-on experience.

As part of the Outdoor Youth Connection, these future leaders spent three days and two nights with other children from various organizations engaged in leadership training and team building exercises. Participants were challenged to contribute in all of the essential functions of camping such...