Teen Leadership Program
Goals of the Program:
Prepare teens in the community for
future leadership roles based on the
“Leadership Begins With Me” motto
Instill and develop self-motivation
and work ethic
Teach invaluable skills and grow as
responsible young adults
Take on future roles within the Parks
& Recreation Department
Teens Will Gain Experience In:
Leadership training
Team building
Communication skills
Preparing for the work force
Volunteering for the community
Gaining individualized training and
hands-on experience
Earning community service hours
for scholarships/clubs
Dunedin
Community Center
1920 Pinehurst Road
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 812-4530
Emily Hoban, Facilitator
(727) 738-2920
Teen Leadership Program
Dunedin Parks & Recreation is seeking
responsible teen volunteers to be a Teen
Leader to work with adult mentors during
summer camp for a valuable experience
learning leadership skills. For more
information, call (727) 738-2920.
The Derek Teele Foundation:
The Teen Leadership Program is
sponsored by the Derek Teele Foundation.
The Foundation was established in 2007
in memory of Derek Grafton Teele whose
precious life was taken too early at the
young age of 17 in a car accident. The
Foundation works hard every day and
strives to remember Derek’s gentle soul
and keeps his loving spirit alive as they
continue to make positive impacts in
the community by supporting children,
families and animal organizations. For
more information or to make a donation,
please contact:
The Derek Teele Foundation
(727) 430-1277
rteele@tampabay.rr.com
www.DerekTeeleFoundation.com
Who Should Apply:
Teens who are:
13 years of age as of January 1, 2019
16 years of age as of August 9, 2019
Teens that can commit to (6) weeks
of summer and attend trainings.
Teens with a positive attitude who
are eager to be a role model.
How To Apply:
Applications are available at the
Dunedin Community Center,
1920 Pinehurst Road or online at
www.DunedinGov.com/camps.
Applications must be submitted
by Monday, April 1.
Required interviews will be
scheduled with Recreation staff.
Selected teens will be notified by
mail during the week of April 29.
Selected teens must provide a
copy of their birth certificate, obtain
a background check and attend
required trainings.
Selected teens are required to return
their enrollment paperwork and pay
a $50 material fee; pay by May 8 and
receive a $15 discount.
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