Delegates (Students)

HOW DO I APPLY?

If you are an 8th grade student and have been selected to participate in LEAD you must follow the steps below to complete the application process.

1. Make sure you are working on a computer that is connected to a printer to complete steps 4 & 5 below of the application process.
2. Click on the Delegate (Student) Application Form link in the right sidebar.
3. A fill-in form will appear. Fill-in all information and click submit.
4. A full application will appear on your screen. Click on the Printer Friendly Version link at the top of the page.
5. Print out the entire application, review pre-filled information, fill-in all additional information, and get all required signatures on the form.
6. Give the completed application to your school’s LEAD contact or to a sponsoring Rotary Club representative as soon as possible.
7. A LEAD representative will contact you with additional information about LEAD including the bus transportation schedule, camp rules, emergency contact phone numbers, etc.
8. Your attendance at the entire two day conference is mandatory.
9. If you receive bus transportation information, you must ride the bus to and from the LEAD Conference.
10. Additional information is available on this LEAD website.
11. NOTICE: Due to Covid, the San Diego County Office of Education requires every Delegate (Student) who will attend LEAD at Cuyamaca Outdoor School to have a negative result Covid test that was administered by an Advisor immediately prior to boarding the bus to LEAD. Tests will be provided by LEAD.
12. Masks are strongly recommend while indoors (California Department of Public Health) except while sleeping. Please bring your own mask. LEAD will have a limited supply for those without a mask.

HOW ARE DELEGATES SELECTED FOR LEAD?

Delegates must be 8th grade students at the time of the camp and must reside within San Diego County, Imperial County, or Blythe, California. Delegates are selected by their schools to participate based upon past leadership experience, future potential for leadership, ability to collaborate with others, service activities, good study habits, and a committment to academic success.

WHERE IS THE LEAD CONFERENCE HELD?

LEAD will take place at San Diego County Office of Education’s Camp Cuyamaca in San Diego County. Click on the navigation links for a Map, the Camp Layout, and Emergency Information.

IS THERE A COST TO ATTEND THE LEAD CONFERENCE?

There is no cost to the Delegate, to the Delegate's family, or to the school. All Delegate costs and expenses will be fully paid by the Rotary Clubs of District 5340.

HOW DO I GET TO THE LEAD CONFERENCE?

Unless you receive information to the contrary, all Delegates will be transported to and from LEAD on professionally driven, commercial busses with current state, federal, and CHP required certifications. Each Delegate must travel to and from LEAD on their assigned bus. The LEAD Registrar will contact each Delegate by email with information about which bus the Delegate is to ride to and from LEAD. Bus stop maps, locations, and other information can be found by clicking on the "LEAD Bus Stops" link on the right side of the page.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE LEAD CONFERENCE?

(Please note that all personal items are brought at your own risk.)

• A positive attitude and a sense of humor!
• Sleeping ag or blankets and sheets (dorms are heated) and a pillow. Camp beds have mattresses only.
• Toiletries and other personal hygiene items – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.
• Prescription medication(s) – must be listed on your Application
• Bath and hand towels.
• Walking shoes, tennis shoes, or hiking boots only. Sandals or open toed shoes are not allowed.
• Dress is casual – jeans, tee shirts and sweat shirts. Shorts are acceptable, but may not be desired if the weather turns cold (30's at night is possible). Long pants are necessary. Don’t forget extra underwear and socks.
• Jacket, gloves, and other warm clothes – there is a possibility that it will rain and a remote possibility that it will snow so be prepared with warm clothes.
• Lightweight flashlight – remember fresh batteries.
• Phone with camera or separate camera.
• Phone with alarm or travel alarm clock.
• Please leave electronic devices other than phones at home. Phones may only be used at designated “free” time or as allowed by an Advisor. If they are used at any other time, then they may be confiscated and returned at an appropriate time.