LC PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
WEEK ONE:
Orientation, expectations, goals, rules, and regulations.
Meet other staff members.
Group project development and planning, start gathering materials.
Communication, social justice, self-esteem, conflict resolution, decision-making, and counseling scenarios, along with general training.
Teambuilding activities to build cohesion among the LCs.
WEEK TWO:
Begin project.
Cabin time – learning responsibilities within the cabin, working together.
Assist with five-day instruction and learning program areas and job skills.
Camper interaction at G-Swim and Counselor Swim.
Development and implementation of an evening activity.
Assistance in many areas of the daily camp running.
Daily debrief.
WEEK THREE AND FOUR:
Assigned to a cabin group, spend meals, cabin times, evening routine, and trips with that cabin group.
Help with end-of-session responsibilities like camper reports, paper plates, and ditties. The LC experience and general discussion about future counselor positions.
Wrap up and debrief
Learn what being a counselor is all about!
TECHNOLOGY
Camp is a great place to unplug and build strong, genuine relationships. Limiting the use of electronics will preserve the rustic feel of the camp and enhance the camp experience. To do this, we ask that you please do not bring any laptops or iPads. Cell phones are allowed and may be used during the designated time of 9:30 pm-11:30 pm only. If parents/guardians need to reach your camper, please call the camp office (12:40pm is the best time) or email the Camp Director.
VEHICLES
If LC participants are driving themselves to camp, they will need to turn in their car keys at the office to the Camp Director. LC’s will not be allowed to drive while participating in the LC program for liability reasons. Days off are preferably scheduled as a group activity, however, if participants would like to schedule individual time off with family or friends they must get written parent/guardian permission to do so.
END OF PROGRAM
At the conclusion of the LC program all participates must be checked out by a parent/guardian. If LC’s have their own vehicle or their parents/guardians are unable to check them out, a written and signed letter from a parent/guardian is required along with a call to the Camp Director to discuss this further. No LC will be allowed to check themselves out without written permission. Once an LC has been checked out of the program they are free to leave camp and plan their own off camp activities, this may involve interacting with camp staff who are 18 years or older and are on their own time off. There are no planned or organized camp activities at this time.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Along with an enrollment contract and a $500 deposit, the following questions must be answered and submitted before May 15th.
Why do you want to be a part of the Leadership Corps program?
Describe one experience at camp or in your life that has prepared you to be a leader.
Why will you be a valuable addition to this program and to future camp staff?
