Leaders in Training (LIT)

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• Entering 9th Grade

  The Leadership Development Program is designed to split the time between learning how to become effective leaders and counselors, as well as spend time as a senior camper.  Participants will learn skills for working in and with small groups of campers and some tricks of the trade, such as games, songs and activities, all of which will start their personal portfolio of skills. Participants will learn how to interview as well as develop a strong resume.

  From the first year program, participants will have the skills to become a lifeguard, work at Bank Street Summer Camp, or a different camp, and translate their new skill set into other jobs or other positions of responsibility. At the end of the course they will receive a certificate of completion as well as an evaluation.

  The general schedule is as follows:
  
  Monday and Friday Mornings: LIT Group activities such as bowling, scavenger hunts and sports.
  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons: Observation, recording and discussing or small group activity with 3-5 campers under the supervision of a staff member.
  Tuesday and Thursday Mornings: Training in either leadership skills or activities.
  Wednesday Mornings: Swim time for the Leadership group.
  Wednesday Afternoon: Small group dialogue about observations and activities. Sometimes there will be guided discussions regarding camp in general or leadership topics.
  Friday Afternoons: Together or in small groups, the LD Program will run some of the camper activities, including art time, stories or puppet shows or carnivals.
  Week 5 (July 29th-August 2nd): There will be a one night overnight to Club Getaway at no additional cost.

  The group runs from July 1st-August 2nd at an introductory rate of $300.  

  Participants must attend all 5 weeks unless previously accepted with a separate arrangement.  

• Entering 10th Grade, * Having Already Attended Leadership Development Course

  The Counselor in Training program will have 2 days of training, prior to the start of Session 2, fine tuning and applying skills learned in the previous year. They will then be placed in a group for the following 5 week program, during Session 2.  During this time they will also attend weekly group meetings and training sessions.  On some Fridays they will also participate in training along with the LD Program. Each CIT will be paid $90 per week.  Those LIT’s who wish to become Life Guards may do so at a reduced cost of $200 and will be paid $100 per week.  In order to participate in the second year program, they must obtain working papers from their school, as well as a copy of their Social Security Card.

• Entering 11th Grade, * Having Already Attended Leadership Development Course

  The Acting Junior Counselors (AJC’s) may be responsible for a small group of children without supervision. They will have weekly meetings with Evi Rivera-Williams as well as pre-camp training.  Payment is $175 per week, or $190 if they become Life Guards. AJC’s are eligible to work Session 1. Anyone under the age of 16 must obtain working papers from their school.