Day Camps LIT Program
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YMCA of Three Rivers Camps
Serving Waterloo Region, Wellington County, and Huron-Perth
YMCA Day Camp Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Program
for ages 13-15
Summer 2022 Registration
Registration for YMCA Day Camps is now open!
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For any day camp specific questions that you have, please email daycamp@ytr.ymca.ca
Please be advised that all programs and dates are subject to change based on COVID-19 Provincial Guidelines
Locations
YMCA Camp Conestogo
5422 Jones Base Line
Guelph, ON N1H 6J1
Shade's Mills Conservation Area
450 Avenue Rd.
Cambridge, ON N1R 5S4
YMCA Camp Heidelberg
2001 Kressler Rd.
Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4
2022 Dates, Times & Fees
A $50 deposit per camper per session is due at the time of registration
Fee Assistance Available
| Level- Ages | Sessions | Dates | Times | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1- Age 13 | Week 1 & 2 | Jul 4-15 |
Drop off: 8:45-9:00am |
$470 |
| Weeks 5 & 6 |
Aug 2-12 |
Drop off: 8:45-9:00am Pick up: 4:45-5:00pm |
$470 | |
| Level 2- Age 14 | Weeks 3 & 4 | Jul 18-29 | Drop off: 8:45-9:00am Pick up: 4:45-5:00pm |
$470 |
| Weeks 7 & 8 |
Aug 15-26 |
Drop off: 8:45-9:00am Pick up: 4:45-5:00pm |
$470 | |
| Level 3- Age 15 | Weeks 1 & 2 | Jul 4-15 | Drop off: 8:45-9:00am Pick up: 4:45-5:00pm |
$300 |
| Weeks 5 & 6 |
Aug 2-12 |
Drop off: 8:45-9:00am Pick up: 4:45-5:00pm |
$300 |
The LIT Program
Practical, Hands on Learning
The Leader in Training (LIT) program is a two-week program designed to help youth develop leadership skills that will not only apply in a day camp setting, but in all areas of your lives. The LIT Program can be a steppingstone to help youth build skills and transition for being a camper to volunteering in a day camp setting, and eventually into a day camp counsellor role, other leadership roles within day camp, within your school, or community.
Individualized Strengths and Supports
This program provides a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment where youth will feel accepted, find their voice, and become engaged in the community. You will develop leaderships skills, build self-confidence, and improve upon communication skills through team-based activities, challenges, group initiatives, and mentorship opportunities.
You will be supported through your leadership journey by experienced Camp Staff who will regularly provide coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback.
LIT Volunteer Placement
Optional, Spaces limited
*Earn Volunteer Hours*
OSSD/High School/Community Involvement Hours
LITs can earn up to 40 volunteer hours for their one-week Volunteer Placement at Day Camp
Placements weeks can be completed during any week following the completion of the program. Successful candidates will be partnered with a Camp Counsellor and Camper group and will help to support the campers, lead camp songs, games and activities. LITs will work towards goals set each week with the support of their Camp Counsellor and LIT Coordinator mentors.
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LIT Level 1- Age 13
LIT Level 2- Age 14
LIT Level 3- Age 15
LIT Level 1
Youth must be 13 years of age
(Or turn 13 in the 2022 calendar year)
Cost: $470
Fee Assistance Available
In LIT Level 1, you will be introduced to the basic concepts of what it means to be a leader. You will work to develop fundamental leadership skills, improve communication and team building skills, and build self-confidence. A variety of day camp games, activities, songs, and skills will be introduced.
Level 1 includes:
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Communication skills
- Team-Building
- Responsibility and roles
- Advocacy
- Planning and delivering games/activities
- Group Instruction delivery
- Ages & Stages of development
- Supporting campers
- Goal Setting and personal growth
Upon successfully completing Level 1, LITs will have the opportunity to volunteer at Y Day Camp this summer, for a one-week Volunteer Placement.
LIT Level 2
Youth must be 14 years of age
(Or turn 14 in the 2022 calendar year)
Cost: $470
Fee Assistance Available
In LIT Level 2 you will build on the skills learned in Level 1.
Level 2 includes:
- Team Building
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution & Problem Solving
- Behaviour Management Techniques
- Inclusion and integrating children with special needs
- Social Inclusion & Advocacy
- Supporting Camper Groups
- Goal Setting
- Delivering activities at camp
Upon successfully completing Level 2, LITs will have the opportunity to volunteer at Y Day Camp this summer, for a one-week Volunteer Placement.
LIT Level 3
Youth must be 15 years of age
(Or turn 15 in the 2022 calendar year)
Cost: $300
Fee Assistance Available
In LIT Level 3, you will earn up to 40 volunteer hours during the program with the opportunity to earn an additional 40 hours by completing your placement.
Build on the skills learned in Level 2 to become a confident leader. This level focuses on stepping further outside of your comfort zone and confidently implementing learned skills in practical hands-on settings. The majority of the program is a mentorship opportunity for you to be paired with a Camp counsellor and Camper group, at a Y Day Camp. You will support campers, lead games, songs, sports, and camp activities.
Upon successfully completing Level 3, you will have the option to extend your LIT placement at day camp by an additional week to be partnered with a Camp counsellor and camper group for the week.
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