Upcoming Events:

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Monday July 21 , 2025 - Friday July 25, 2025

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Valley Ford Schoolhouse Leadership Camp

Lead the Way➡️

Ages 11-14

 Join us for an unforgettable week designed to empower young leaders! Through engaging activities, group challenges, and expert-led workshops, campers will gain essential life and leadership skills. Campers will develop valuable leadership skills through interactive activities and real-world experiences.  They'll meet and learn directly from local business owners and community leaders who will share insights about entrepreneurship, teamwork, and civic engagement. This camp is designed to inspire confidence, communication, and critical thinking—all in a supportive, energetic environment. 

We offer multi-child and friend discounts to make it easy to bring a sibling or buddy along!

$450.00 first child

$400.00 sibling/buddy

✅ Communication Skills
✅ Teamwork & Collaboration
✅ Creative Problem Solving
✅ Smart Decision Making

 ✅ Conflict Resolution
✅ Emotional Intelligence
✅ Empathy & Motivation
✅ Self-Awareness 

Leadership Camp is supported by an incredible team of coordinators dedicated to empowering teens through creative, hands-on learning and strong mentorship.

     Camp will be led by VFSH owner Michelle Machado, a seasoned mentor with over 25 years of experience in youth development. Michelle served as the coordinator of the Sonoma County 4-H Camp for more than two decades, where she specialized in teen leadership training. A mother of three and a dedicated entrepreneur, Michelle is passionate about guiding teens to grow into confident, capable adults. She strongly believes in hands-on, trial-and-error learning as a powerful tool for personal growth. Her approach focuses on helping teens build core life skills, including strong values, sound decision-making, 

problem-solving skills, and self-awareness.

Jenny Pellini, a mother of two, brings over 3  decades of experience from her time at Apple Blossom Elementary, where she serves as an after-school program daycare teacher and summer camp coordinator. She has a natural talent for weaving crafts and hands-on activities into meaningful leadership development experiences, helping teens build both skills and confidence in engaging ways.

Mimi Jarvis, mom of one, and the Assistant Principal's Secretary at Archie Williams High School, brings a wealth of insight into teen conflict resolution and organizational strategies. Her deep understanding of adolescent needs makes her a valuable resource for guiding teens through personal and interpersonal challenges.

All three Leadership Camp coordinators are fully fingerprinted and background-checked, either through 4-H or their affiliated school districts, and are first aid/CPR certified, ensuring a safe and trusted environment for all participants.