LEADERS IN TRAINING

Purpose of the program

Our focus for the LIT program is on developing effective leadership skills that you can use throughout your life to help you and others identify and achieve goals. Our focus is also to incorporate the YMCA Four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in everything that we do.

• 3 Week Program
• Resident Camp Program: Must be 15 years old by June 1st and completing 9th grade.
• Day Camp Program: Must be 14 years old by June 1st and completing 8th grade.
• You will learn: communication; teamwork; setting goals and making plans to achieve them; making decisions; developing strong relationships with others; developing increased confidence; caring; honesty; respect; responsibility; organization; creativity; handling conflicts and solving problems.
• How these skills will be taught: Camp is about learning by doing, so you will learn these skills in a safe environment through a variety of fun and challenging activities, workshops and discussions. You will also get to create, plan and present your own special events and programs for other campers and staff. You will receive frequent feedback and evaluations, do self-evaluations and keep a ‘Leadership Log’ (journal) to help you get the most from your experiences.

COUNSELOR IN TRAINING

Purpose of the program

Our focus for the CIT program is on developing leadership skills that you can use throughout your life to help yourself and others to identify and achieve goals. You will also learn how to effectively lead children, both at camp and in many other settings. Our focus is also to incorporate the YMCA Four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in everything that we do.

• 5 Week program
• Resident Camp Program: Must be 16 years old by June 1st and completing 10th grade.
• Day Camp Program: Must be 15 years old by June 1st and completing 9th grade.
• Leadership skills you will learn: teamwork; setting goals and making plans to achieve them; making decisions; developing strong relationships with others; developing increased confidence; organization; creativity; handling conflicts and solving problems.
• Skills for leading children: communicating with a special emphasis on listening and teaching positive behavior and values; handling undesired behavior and conflicts in positive ways; leading games and activities; teaching skills in program areas; presenting in front of small and large groups; and earning respect from others. You will also learn about how camp operates, the roles and duties of camp administrators and staff, and how camps serve children.