Wildcat/Counselor-in-Training

Grades 11-12

• Night Owl 2 – June 22-27 *Rustic Camp *
• 2 Week CIT Program – July 6-18 *Rustic Camp + Main Camp*
• Water Chihuahua 2 – July 20-25

CIT WEEK:

CIT Campers will get to assist in making their own schedule. They’ll choose, plan, and carry out their overnight trip, and get to dip their toes into what life is like as a camp counselor. They’ll be able to talk more in depth about camp, life after high school, worships, and anything else. During their 2 weeks at camp, CIT program campers will participate in classes so that they leave with their CPR/AED/First Aid certification, as well as their Leave No Trace Level 1 Trainer certification (must be 18 to be certified).

The first week of CIT will focus on training to be a counselor, and planning their trip. They will leave camp Friday for their 2 night off site trip that they pick, plan, and prepare for. When they return Sunday, they will have a chance to unpack, wash clothes, and get reset for a week of assisting day camp counselors, our adventure director, our program director, and our executive director. They’ll lead prayers at meal times, lead games for day campers, and lead songs and skits around the campfire for overnight counselors. We hope that this 2 week experience shows them how much we appreciate them, and encourages them to consider becoming a counselor in the future!

Campers will stay out at our rustic campsite some, and also have a chance to stay at our Main Camp cabins. Rustic sites are open air cabins with enos inside, and a bathhouse nearby. Breakfasts and dinners are prepared and cooked by campers with counselor assistance over a fire. There is no electricity at rustic, so it’s a great time to truly unplug!

While we are trying to encourage independence during this week for our oldest campers, trained counselors will always be supervising!