Counselor Training Programs

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING

July 23-August 24
Cost: $600 for the 4-week session

Young adults 14-16 years old
Limited to 12 (4 Equestrian CIT's and 8 Traditional Camp CITS's)

Young adults interested in making a positive impact on children are ideal candidates for our innovative Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. CITs explore potential career paths involving children and prepare for possible future work as a camp counselor.

The CIT program covers leadership development, behavioral training, motivating campers, portfolio development, job application and interview training, ropes course belay training, and basic First Aid, as well as an equestrian program workshop.

The first half of the program consists of hands-on training. During the second half, CITs are placed within groups under the leadership of seasoned counselors to experience being a counselor. The program includes a CIT Overnight Adventure Trip planned by the CITs.

New for 2010.  We will have four Equestrian CIT spots that will get hands on training at the barn.

NOTE: CITs must complete an interview with the CIT Coordinator and express a strong interest in working with children.

LEADERSHIP-IN-TRAINING

July 9-20

Cost: $430 for the 2-week session

Young adults 14-16 years old

Young adults who have completed the CIT program at Camp Ketcha or at another camp and are interested in continuing to become a leader should enroll in the Leadership-In-Training program. The LIT program will teach leadership skills, the basics of group development, self-initiatives and responsibilities. Participants will learn how to apply the values of Camp Ketcha in leading group activities.

The first week is spent in leadership training. Through a series of group discussions, team-building initiatives, and challenge course participation we will explore each participant's potential and leadership abilities. The remaining week will be spent demonstrating leadership abilities among camp groups and program areas.

NOTE: LIT’s must complete an interview with the LIT Coordinator and have met all pre-requisites.