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LEADERS IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM
AGES: 16-17 (before June 23, 2008)
LENGTH: 8 weeks
RATIO*: 2:8 on trip; 2:24 in camp
CERTIFICATION: Quebec Camping Association
*Ratio=staff:camper
THE PROGRAM
Trailblazers begin their experience by taking part in a 10-day Voyageur Canoe Trip, during which each participant has the chance to lead the trip for a half day.
The second session consists of an intensive training program including two weeks of initiative games, team-building activities, and workshops aimed at developing skills in the areas of leadership, group animation, communication and working with children. As well, during this time, Trailblazers are given the opportunity to develop specific skills in various Interest Groups
In the final half of the program, Trailblazers are given the opportunity to use their newly acquired skills by assisting camp counselors in leading and mentoring their cabin/tent groups. Some Trailblazers will also have the chance to shadow program specialists in running a program area. During this time Trailblazers also get the chance to achieve personal goals they set out at the start of the program.
CERTIFICATIONS
Trailblazers have the opportunity to obtain First Aid and CPR certification. Successful Trailblazer Program Graduates will receive a Quebec Camping Assiciation Certificate and are encouraged to apply to work as Junior Counsellors the following summer.
APPLYING TO BE A TRAILBLAZER
1. Complete of the Camper Registration form
2. Submit answers to the following questions*
a) Why do you want to partake in the
YMCA Kanawana LIT program?
b) What do you hope to learn in the program?
c) What do you think you can offer to the program?
3. Upon completion of steps 1&2, you will be contacted to have a group and/or individual interview in person. For those people not from Montreal, the interview can be conducted over the phone. Interview dates will be announced in Spring 2008.
*If registration was done online please send responses by email to sean.day@ymcamontreal.qc.ca (subject heading:LIT Application 2008), or by post with a completed registration form to 1435 Rue Drummond 4th floor, Montreal, Qc, H3G 1W3.
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