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YMCA of Three Rivers Camps
The YMCA of Three Rivers is excited to announce the official unification of the YMCAs of Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo, The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph, and the YMCA of Stratford-Perth as one regional entity.
Our camping department is thrilled to be working together to offer you the same great camp experiences that your family has loved over the years. This year, all registration will be online.
For any day camp specific questions that you have, please email daycamp@ytr.ymca.ca
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**Please be advised that all programs and dates are subject to change based on COVID-19 Provincial Guidelines**
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The ALL NEW Day Camp Leaders in Training Program (LIT) for ages 13-15
| Location |
Sessions/Ages |
Cost |
Dates |
Times |
| YMCA Camp Conestogo 5422 Jones Base Line Guelph, ON N1H 6J1 |
Level 1- Age 13
Level 2- Age 14
Level 3- Age 15 |
$300
$300
$225 |
Level 2- Jul 19-30 or Aug 16-27
Level 3- Jul 5-16 or Aug 3-13 |
Drop Off 8:45-9:00am |
| Shade's Mills Conservation Area 450 Avenue Rd. Cambridge, ON N1R 5S4 |
Pick Up 4:45-5:00pm |
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| YMCA Camp Heidelberg 2001 Kressler Rd. Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4 |
*Unfortunately, the LIT program in Stratford will not run in 2021. We will see you next year.
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 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 2021 calendar year)
Cost: $300.00
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 2021 calendar year)
Cost: $300.00
Fee Assistance Available
In LIT Level 2 you will build on the skills learned in Level 1. You will also earn your First-Aid & CPR Certification.
Level 2 includes:
- First-Aid & CPR Certification
- 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 2021 calendar year)
Cost: $225.00
Fee Assistance Available
In LIT Level 3, you will earn your HIGH FIVE® Principles of Health Child Development Certification (Parks & Recreation Ontario) and earn 60 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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