Lake Valley Camp is a 10-year youth development organization whose mission is to increase the chance for success of high potential youth from risk-filled environments.  The ultimate goal is for participants to leave the program better prepared for education beyond high school and the workplace.  Each Lake Valley Camp program targets critical areas of development that are too often lacking in young people when they graduate from high school:             1.  The ability to set and work with determination towards life goals. 2.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to live and work with diverse people.             3.  Discipline and a strong work ethic.             4.  Confidence and a positive self-image. Participants enter the program at age 7 and progress through the program until graduation from high school.  Lake Valley Camp holds its participants to very high expectations, and they are invited to return each year if they meet these expectations.  Success does not happen alone, and therefore we work closely with families, schools and the community to guide participants in reaching their goals.  Upon completion of the 10-year program, high school graduates are invited to apply for seasonal employment positions with Lake Valley Camp.    Day Camp   •A wonderful opportunity for first-time participants to explore the world around them •Field trips throughout Milwaukee and other hands-on activities during summer sessions •Participants become familiar with the program before moving on to Resident Camp Resident Camp  •Participants gain self-confidence, increase independence, explore new activies and form lasting friendships over 12 nights at camp  •They will ride horses, take swim lessons, participate in a variety of art and sport programs, canoe on the camp's lake, and so much more Leadership Training Program    •Provides job training, college prep and leadership opportunities for teens throughout the year •Participants have the opportunity to go on a 9 day hiking and canoeing wilderness exploration •Participants are able to do paid work at the resident camp during the summer and have the possibility to continue as Counselors in Training  Year Round Opportunities   •Family Reunions where participants, their families and staff can gather •Volunteer opportunities for parents and participants. •Family retreats that give parents a chance to experience camp with their children  •Workshops and retreats for leadership trainees throughout the year

Our values take shape through the Four Beliefs, which are woven throughout the culture, program, staff, and participants of Lake Valley Camp.   Everyone has inherent value.     Everyone has the power to change their world.   3.          The community is better if everyone contributes.   We can only grow if we are honest about our mistakes.