Originally Posted by Ivy
Because in a group, there can really only be one leader! So self-organizing ensures that the kids learn team work (hello, teamwork camp) but not that they will learn leadership.

Disagree. That notion of rigid hierarchical management doesn't often work well in the real world. Optimal results are usually achieved by teams that can dynamically, often subconsciously, pass the leadership baton among the various members, at the appropriate times. And here again, that appears to be the sort of thing the camp is attempting to achieve.

For example, here we are, parents of gifted children, ultimately in charge, but "child-led" is a common theme on this forum, and the connotation is positive.