The Cooperative Leadership Camp (CLC) is an exclusive program of the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas (CCC) that gives high school students the opportunity to explore the cooperative business model and develop leadership skills before entering the workforce. CCC represents a dynamic network of cooperatives across diverse industries, united by shared principles and a commitment to community—driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and showcasing the strength of the cooperative model.
At the camp, students work and play while learning the value and benefits of the cooperative movement through hands-on workshops led by cooperative businesses representing industries such as credit unions, agriculture, electric, food and grocery, communications, worker-owner enterprises, and more.
All students who attend Cooperative Leadership Camp are eligible to apply for the CCC’s Jim Graham $1,000 Scholarship upon high school graduation. Scholarship recipients are chosen based on their understanding of the cooperative movement, leadership, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and self-motivation.
Stay tuned—details for the next Cooperative Leadership Camp will be available in summer 2026. For more information, contact Jeff Mason at (910) 259-1892 or email programs@fourcty.org.
Hear From Our 2025 Delegates
Join us for a special InStudio conversation with Lily Powell of Harrells Christian Academy and Dayleen Maldonado Murillo of Pender Early College as they share their experiences from the 2025 Cooperative Leadership Camp—a two-day regional program in Raleigh hosted by the Cooperative Council of the Carolinas.