LEADERS-IN-TRAINING Thank you for your
interest in Camp Wyndham’s Leaders-In-Training (LIT) program.
Our program is designed for students in seventh through tenth
grade who would like to learn leadership skills in a camp setting.
In most cases, students are able to earn Community Service hours
for their participation in this program.
Leader-n-Training candidates complete an application describing
their interest in our program. After
receiving the application, applicants will be selected to participate in
our selection process. First and foremost,
all Leaders-In-Training must have the desire to work with children.
While experience is not necessary, it is helpful.
The campers at Camp Wyndham range in age from 13 months to 12
years. LIT’s are asked to
select the group for which they feel the most suited.
In general, LIT’s who are older are placed with older
elementary age campers. Camp Wyndham provides
a stimulating program for all of the campers.
Our goal is to use the special talents of the LIT’s to enhance
camp programs as well as develop the LIT’s leadership abilities.
LIT’s will be asked to work with Camp Wyndham staff to plan,
implement, and review activities for their group or several groups.
Additionally, as part of our program, LIT’s will develop a
lesson for their group. This
will allow LIT’s to develop planning skills in a cooperative
environment. Leaders-In-Training
are required to commit to a minimum of 5 weeks of camp and a minimum
schedule of 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. (This can be somewhat flexible.)
Camp begins on June 17 and ends on August 21.
There will be a 1 hour lunch break in which LIT’s will have
time for lunch and socializing. Additionally,
LIT’s not working with the elementary camp program will be able to
select several field trips to attend, space permitted. The goal of the
Leaders-In-Training program is to provide a safe, fun, learning
environment. While tuition
is not charged for this program, there is a registration fee.
The registration fee covers costs associated with maintaining the
Leaders-In-Training program including accident insurance, field trips,
staff supervision, and administrative work.
This program is designed to be mutually beneficial for LIT’s,
parents, and Camp Wyndham. If you have any
additional questions, please feel free to call Camp Wyndham between 8:00
am and 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. |