Jordan Small Students attend LDI

May 31, 2003

Students from the Jordan Small School in Raymond recently traveled to Camp Kieve on Damariscotta Lake and participated in an experiential learning program directed by Kieve?s Leadership Decisions Institute (LDI). Jordan Small students had a fun and challenging time learning thru discussions about life, teamwork, meeting challenges, communication skills and developing good relationships.

The Leadership Decisions Institute (LDI) is designed to help students make healthy decisions about adolescent issues such as substance abuse, and peer relationships. LDI also works to build student self-esteem and communication skills. Using the experiential education model in which students are active participants, the program seeks to provide students with factually accurate information and the confidence to make healthy decisions even in the face of contrary peer pressure.

During this 5 day program at Kieve, Jordan Small students and their teachers took part in activities and discussions in classes whose topics include decision-making, communication skills, conflict resolution, building and maintaining healthy relationships, teambuilding, and healthy risk-taking. Student comments included: I had the best experience I ever had. KIEVE WAS AWSOME and it taught me about how to prepare for life.?, ?I will remember Mel, Greg, Cara, Lindsay they each were really nice, fun and caring.?, ?It was the best experience I will ever have!!!!! Thank you!!!!?, ?I think that the program was really great, and that I hope that everyone will be able to experience Kieve.?, ?This program was good for people to push the limits so they have more confidence in themselves.?, ?I learned in adventure class to push yourself to the limits and face your fears.?

The Leadership Decisions Institute is part of Kieve Affective Education, Inc. a non-profit organization located in Nobleboro, Maine. Founded in 1926, some of Kieve?s other programs include an Outreach 3 day LDI Program that travels throughout New England, a Science & Wilderness Programs for Girls & Women, a traditional Boy?s Summer Camp, Ocean Term ? a new semester school for sophomore girls, Kieve West ? a Colorado based exploration program and The Kennedy Learning Center, a private retreat and conference/meeting center.
For more information about Kieve?s Leadership Decisions Institute call (207) 563-5172, email ldi@kieve.org or go to their website at www.kieve.org.
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