Counselor in Training

For: Girls entering Junior or Senior year of high school.

• A maximum of 12 girls
• Girls interested in learning teaching methods & gaining certifications in camp activities
• Girls interested in working with children

Tuition: $6800.

Dates: June 29 – August 16, 2016

The CIT program is by invitation. Eligible girls who were campers at Wyonegonic the previous summer will be contacted in the fall to complete an application and a phone interview.

The objective of the Counselor in Training (CIT) Program is to prepare candidates for counselor responsibilities:

To learn teaching methods To sharpen communication skills To enhance 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 Assistant Counselors

The program is diversified with focus on aquatic and outdoor activities:

Highly structured Individual needs/skills will be taken into consideration Waterfront Lifeguard with CPR Certification Swimming – Water Safety Aid Small Craft Safety – Canoeing & Sailing Leave no Trace Wilderness Ethics Wilderness First Aid Certification Outdoor Living Skills Canoeing One week canoe trip Ecology & Conservation Orienteering – map and compass

Challenge/Ropes/Climbing Wall – 3 days Sailing – one week Wind Surfing/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 Tuck in Junior campers one night a week

Living Arrangements:

• CITs live in groups of  3 in platform tents
• CITs eat meals with the Senior Unit.