A child may not view themself as capable under “normal circumstances” but can see themself as capable in an imaginary world. This practice – even when it’s imaginary – turns into better skills because the child begins to believe in their potential. Then, we transfer this belief to the real world by providing a safe training ground.
Our leadership program is unique in its approach to focusing on foundational core skills at the outset of the program. We offer children a chance to learn and integrate these skills into their real-world experience. When you’re learning something new, it helps to lay a…
We use story as an access point to help children spot leadership traits in action, define and explore the traits, and then bridge to practicing them. In this way, the child benefits from the safe story experience, gets to immerse into the legendary land of Redwood Creek and emerge with a skill that can be transferred to daily life – and be used going forward.
Our founder, Erika Hovland Bahij, has more than 20 years experience in leadership positions. She began leading teams while in high school, as Cadet Commander in Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary program of the United States Air Force. She was also co-captain of her swim…