Leaders in Training
Leaders in Training (LIT) and Counselors in Training (CIT).
Calling all 15 and 16-year-olds and their families! Get ready for an exciting leadership adventure tailor-made for teens like you. Join us for the ultimate transition from camper to camp leader as you embark on a journey filled with mentorship, team building, and hands-on, real-world learning experiences.
Our unique programs are designed to empower you to discover your true potential, build trust in your abilities, and leave you feeling inspired to embrace growth and take on exciting challenges long after your camp experience is over. It's a life-changing opportunity you won't want to miss!
Discover the LIT and CIT programs at all three of our overnight camps.
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Camp Belwood (Fergus)
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Camp Ki-Wa-Y (St. Clements)
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Camp Waabanaki (Huntsville)
Leaders in Training (LIT)
Age 15 (or turning 15 in the calendar year)
Cost: $3,300 +HST/month — fee assistance available
Applications open December 4 – 31, 2023
Applying for the LIT program is a big and exciting step in a camper’s journey. The LIT program is the first part of a two-year training program designed to develop confidence and leadership abilities through skill development, goal setting, and teamwork. In the LIT program you will have the opportunity to master the skills you learned as a camper. Successful LITs will be invited to apply to become a Counsellor in Training (CIT) in 2024. As an LIT, your focus will be:
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Leadership skill development including communication, goal setting, problem solving, teamwork, coaching, and mentorship
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Mental health and well-being through reflection and journaling
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Camp skill mastery including kayaking, canoeing, archery, and outdoor living (ODL)
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LITs work towards Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certifications
2024 Dates
Session 1: July 1 – 27
Camp sessions 1 through 4
Session 2: July 29 – Aug. 24
Camp sessions 5 through 8
There are no fees due at the time of application. Once we review applications, we will invite selected candidates to register for the program. At that time, a nonrefundable deposit of $200 is required to secure your space. If there are more successful applicants than spaces, we will conduct a draw to award spaces.
How to Apply:
Click the link below to access our registration system
Select your camp of choice
Select ‘LIT Expression of Interest’
Counselors in Training (CIT)
Ages 16+ (turning 16 in the calendar year)
Cost: No cost
Earn up to 450 OSSD/high school community involvement hours
Applications open December 4 – 31, 2023
Counselors In Training (CIT) is the second stage of our overnight camp leadership program and requires the successful completion/evaluation of the LIT program. CITs will have the opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse camp family that is working to make a difference in our campers' lives. They will be matched with a counselor in a cabin and help provide mentorship and friendship to our campers, assist in program delivery and supervision, mealtimes, and cabin routines. CITs will work with their CIT trainer on weekly training modules and receive regular feedback. Successful CITs will be invited to apply to become a camp staff the following year.
It is mandatory that all CITs attend staff training, as CITs are considered part of the staff team.
2024 Dates
CIT training weekend: Dates and details to be announced.
Staff training will take place during the week of June 24-30, 2024 (Depending upon exam schedule)
Choose a 6-week or 8-week placement
Camp Schedule — Belwood & Ki-Wa-Y
Session 1 July 1-6
Session 2 July 8-13
Session 3 July 15-20
Session 4 July 22-27
Session 5 July 29 – August 3
Session 6 August 5-10
Session 7 August 12-17
Session 8 August 19-24
Camp Schedule — Camp Waabanaki
Session 1 July 1-13
Session 1a July 1-6
Session 1b July 8-13
Session 2 July 15-27
Session 3 July 29 – Aug. 12
Session 4 August 12 – 24
Session 4a August 12 – 17
Session 4b August 19 – 24
How to Apply:
Click the link below to access our registration system
Select your camp of choice
Select ‘CIT Expression of Interest’