Camp Leadership Training Program

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1 YMCA Camp Wiggi 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA Phone: Fax: Dear LIT, CIT or Cadet applicant, Camp Leadership Training Program Welcome and thank you for your interest our leadership training programs at YMCA Camp Wiggi! We look forward to learning more about you and working with you this summer. The leadership training program is divided into three components, when applying please choose the appropriate program. Leader In Training (LIT) LIT s learn the basics of leadership while still being able to enjoy a variety of specialty areas such as swim, archer, etc. LIT is a 3 week commitment once per summer for youth entering grades 7 th and 8 th. Counselor In Training (CIT) The CIT program takes the leadership experience to the next level. CIT s learn about youth development, facilitation skills and work with camper groups and program specialists. CIT is a 6 week commitment, the first being mandatory for youth entering grades 9 th or 10 th. Cadet Cadets are volunteer leaders who are held to the same standards and are trained the same as our camp staff. Cadet is an 8 week commitment with mandatory pre camp training sessions. Cadets must be entering grade 10 or will be 16 years of age prior to the next camp season. By design our leadership development programs are comprehensive and competitive, requiring commitment, endurance, willingness to learn, willingness to help others, the ability to accept direction and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others. Please note that by participating you could gain meaningful skills, foster new friendships and potential job opportunities. However, program progression and employment opportunities are based on the performance of each LIT, CIT or Cadet. All applicants must interview for and be accepted into the program prior to registration. This summer will be full of fun, excitement and learning. I look forward to receiving your application. Please don t hesitate to call or e mail if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dave Morrone Peter Rizzo Youth Development Director Camp and Outdoor Education Director davidm@hockymca.org peterr@hockymca.org

2 YMCA Camp Wiggi 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA Phone: Fax: Application Date: LIT, CIT, Cadet Program Application Name: Date of Birth: Program: LIT CIT Cadet Shirt Size: Sm. Med. Lg. XL. Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: E mail: Grade Entering: Years at Camp: Parent/Guardian Information Name: Day Phone: Name: Day Phone: E mail: Can you receive PDF files for a confirmation packet? Yes No Emergency Contact: Relationship: Phone: References Please list 3 (1 relative, 2 non relative) adult references to be contacted. IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE READ Submission of application does not equal acceptance. Your application will be reviewed by the Youth Development Director and / or the Camp Director. If qualified you will be contacted for an interview. You will know your acceptance status after the interview. LIT, CIT and Cadet are leadership and service training programs for youth and teens genuinely interested in working with children. Program progression and employment opportunities are based on the performance of each LIT, CIT or Cadet.

3 LIT Applicants LIT is a 3 week program commitment that is offered 3 times during the course of the summer. Campers are only allowed to select one LIT session per summer. Please mark the session you would prefer. Please note that space is limited and there is no guarantee your chosen will be available upon acceptance to the program. Session 1: 6/28 7/16 Session 2: 7/19 8/6 Session 3: 8/8 8/27 CIT Applicants CIT is a 6 week commitment, week 1 is a mandatory training week for all participants. Absences may be granted by the Teen Director. Please select the other 5 weeks you will commit to. 6/21 6/25 6/28 7/2 7/5 7/9 7/12 7/16 7/19 7/23 7/26 7/30 8/2 8/6 8/9 8/13 8/16 8/20 8/23 8/27 Cadet Applicants Cadet is a 8 week commitment with mandatory camp trainings prior to the start of camp. Contact Peter Rizzo at peterr@hockymca.org for the training schedule. Please mark 8 weeks you will commit to. 6/21 6/25 6/28 7/2 7/5 7/9 7/12 7/16 7/19 7/23 7/26 7/30 8/2 8/6 8/9 8/13 8/16 8/20 8/23 8/27 Certifications and Experience Please list with expiration dates any certifications you hold (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, etc.) as well as any qualifying experiences, extracurricular activities, interests, volunteering, etc. Skills List Please rank all skills on this list from 1 3. Marking 1 means that you are confident enough with the skill to help teach it, marking 3 means you have little to no experience with that skill but are willing to learn. Mark X for skills you have no interest in learning. Drama Crafts Story Telling Singing Painting / Drawing Cooking High Ropes Sculpting Hiking Low Ropes Archery Music Dance Swimming Sports ( ) Organization Environmental Ed Conflict Management Please list any additional skills you possess that you feel would be beneficial to camp

4 Please answer the following: 1. Why do you want to be part of the Camp Wiggi leadership program? 2. Tell us about the last time you displayed a random act of kindness. 3. The YMCA has four character values that are an important part of all our programs. They are Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility. What do they mean to you? 4. List 4 reasons Camp Wiggi would want to choose you to be an LIT, CIT or Cadet Essay Question On a separate piece of paper, write or type an essay telling us about someone in your life you look up to as a role model and how they have had an impact on you.

5 Camp Wiggi Leadership Program IMPORTANT INFORMATION Upon acceptance further paperwork will be required. This varies depending on the program you are applying to. This information will be part of a confirmation packet. Camp Wiggi is a drug free environment. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, drugs or smoking / chewing tobacco is strictly prohibited. Any LIT, CIT or Cadet found involved in these activities will be dismissed immediately. LIT, CIT and Cadet programs are a serious commitment! All participants are expected to be at camp on their chosen weeks or sessions, on time and ready to participate. Completion of this application does not equal acceptance to the program. Your application will be reviewed by the Youth Development Director and / or the Camp Director and if chosen you will invited for an interview. Only after the interview will an applicant know their acceptance status. While it is the intent of the program to build participant success, program progression or employment opportunities are based on the performance of each LIT, CIT or Cadet. Participants are evaluated throughout the program as part of the learning process and by the end of their session or season they will be informed as to their status for progression. Camp Wiggi reserves the right to dismiss an LIT, CIT or Cadet participant if their behavior or performance poses a risk to themselves, others or the reputation of the YMCA or Camp Wiggi. Being involved in Camp Wiggi is an obligation. There is a strong responsibility to each child and as an LIT, CIT or Cadet you are expected to live up to the expectations of the program which are as follows: Responsibility for your own actions as well as responsibility for those in your group. To present yourself as a good role model for children and for each other. To respect your fellow LIT s, CIT s or Cadets, YMCA staff, members, campers, etc. Take your position seriously by being on time, willing to learn and by performing to the best of your ability. The information I have provided in this application is true, complete and accurate. Applicant Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Please return all applications to: Dave Morrone Youth Development Director (phone) 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin MA (fax) RE: LIT, CIT or Cadet Program davidm@hockymca.org