This was a two-year course to learn how to be a youth leader for children aged 9-15. During this program we covered mental health issues, bullying, social issues, abuse and how to deal with these issues if they arose during residential camp. Last year, in a 3-week camp, I planned an activity on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As this is a very sensitive topic, I had to do extensive research in order to produce a balanced view. Being a camp counselor meant that I was effectively loco parentis for the kids. It was a huge responsibility as I had to deal with a number of sensitive topics. From this experience, I learned communication skills, how to use my initiative and developed my leadership skills to a whole new