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Counselor in
Training Program
 This program is for girls entering their junior or senior year of high school. It is limited to a maximum of twelve. Candidates should be interested in improving skills, learning teaching methods, becoming part of a community and working with children.
Dates: June 30 - August 17, 2010
Fees: $5800.
Objective of the CIT Program is to prepare candidates for counselor responsibilities:
- To learn teaching methods
- To sharpen communication skills
- To strengthen leadership skills
- To prepare and execute the handling of special camp programs
- To build a strong team
- To enjoy the resident experience with peers
- To learn and appreciate individuals for their strengths and differences
- To plan and execute a project with ACs
Program is diversified with focus on aquatic and outdoor activities:
- Highly structured
- Individual needs/skills will be taken into consideration
- Certifications will be offered in:
- ARC - CPR and First Aid
- ARC Swimming – LGT and WSA
- ARC Small Craft Safety - Canoeing
- LNT Trainer (LNT) “Leave No Trace”
- Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
- Outdoor living skills
- Canoeing
- One week canoe trip
- Ecology
- Orienteering – map and compass
- Trip encampment for groups
- Challenge/adventure/ropes – 3 days
- Sailing – one week
- Sail-boarding/water-skiing – one week
- Tennis – one week
- Riflery/Archery – 3 days
- Crafts/Pottery – 3 days
- Day hike
- Planning and leading: Grove Service; Winona co-ed event; evening programs; special all-camp program
- Assist counselors daily, one activity period
Community Service projects
- Visit to a local area camp
- Put Juniors to bed one night a week
Living Arrangments:
- CITs live in groups of 3 in platform tents
- CITs eat meals with the Senior Unit
- CITs eat Saturday night cookout with Junior camp
Please contact the Wyonegonic Office if you would like more information about these programs.
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