AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits Give Air Force Teens a voice Published Feb. 10, 2016 ATHENS, Georgia -- It's not too early to start making plans for summer opportunities for your children. Since 2008, Reserve and Guard teen family members, ages 14-18, have enjoyed the opportunity to participate in the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summit camp program. This in-residence camp experience brings together Reserve and Guard teens from across the United States to participate in outdoor adventure, leadership, and skills training activities in a focused setting. The Air Force Services Activity Child and Youth Division are planning for two camps this summer. The first camp is scheduled for 17-22 July 2016 at the Wahsega 4-H Center in Dahlonega, Georgia. The second camp is scheduled for 9-14 Aug 2016 at Cheley Camps in Estes Park, Colorado. They are offered at no cost to Reserve and Guard families, but participation is limited to approximately 120 teens per camp. Daily activities differ between summits and include: high ropes, zip line canopy tour, white-water rafting, hiking, archery, mountain biking, horseback riding, and woodworking. Throughout the week, teens focus on leadership development and self-confidence, learn about programs and services available to Air Force dependents, and build an appreciation for a sense of belonging to the Air Force community. Teens from all across the county are given a voice to inform Air Force senior leadership of their top issues as Air Force dependents. Former participant Christina Wood states, "Being with other kids who are from Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard families was more that helpful. It really made me feel like finally someone understands exactly what I'm talking about." Transportation, lodging, meals, and program costs while at the summit are centrally funded at no cost to participants or their units or installations. Costs incurred driving the teen to and from the airport, baggage fees, and additional spending money for snacks/souvenirs and meals during airline travel are the responsibility of the family. Further information on the AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit and application submission process can be found at http://georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit/.