April 29, 2009

Briar Cliff Announces Registration for Leadership Camp

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) are taking reservations for Camp PYLOT (Preparing Young Leaders of Tomorrow), a day camp for students in fifth through eighth grades, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 15-17.

This year, Camp PYLOT will offer workshops to help develop character, leadership, communication, integrity, self-worth, community leadership, ethical decision making and teamwork. Campers will learn new skills in areas of negotiation, conflict resolution, money management and communication. They also will hear from community leaders and go on field trips to local businesses.

“Camp PYLOT gives students a fun and interesting way to learn how to become successful, contributing individuals,” said Marilyn Eastman, assistant professor of business administration and SIFE faculty advisor. “The values the camp offers will help on every level of student development.”

Tuition for the three-day camp is $120, which includes a Camp PYLOT T-shirt, three workshops, prizes, lunch, snacks and field trips. Space is limited; register early. For more information, contact Sharon Yandrich at 712-279-5417 or sharon.yandrich@briarcliff.edu.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 24 states and four countries. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.

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