Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training
Leadership training for older teens focusing on outdoor skills, teamwork, and personal development.
▌ Editor's read Camp Sousley's website loads as a legitimate camp offering an Advanced Leadership Training program for high school students. The program is an overnight experience, costing $1950 per week. The camp is founded by Dr. John Sousley, who is prominently featured on the 'About Us' page, detailing his background and philosophy. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. The camp has a 5.0-star rating on Google based on 14 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the transformative experience and the quality of the leadership instruction. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campsousley and a Facebook page 'campsousley'. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, suggesting it is not ACA accredited. The program focuses on practical leadership skills, public speaking, and character development through a structured daily schedule.
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 14–17
- Address: 1000 Camp Sousley Rd, Owingsville, KY 40360
- Phone: 606-674-6000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, varies by program
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training
- What ages does Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training accept?
- Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training is open to children ages 14–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training cost?
- Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training publishes $650/week for the standard session. USD, varies by program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training?
- Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Sousley Advanced Leadership Training includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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