Counselor-In-Training - Camp Silver Beach - YMCA of South Hampton Roads

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CITs are campers participating in a training program to prepare them to take on the prestigious role of a future Camp Silver Beach staff member. For three fun-filled weeks CITs gain skills and principles, to become the best leaders they can be!

Program Objectives

To have fun and develop meaningful relationships and friendships.
To enhance leadership skills.
To teach the philosophies, goals and high expectations of the Camp Silver Beach experience.
To gain cabin management skills and program delivery skills.
To increase understanding of leadership concepts and practices.
To increase understanding of the camper and issues facing today's youth.
To develop knowledge of communication and problem solving skills.
To help facilitate personal growth in areas of spirit, mind and body.
To provide challenging and thought provoking opportunities and discussions.
To assist in reaching one's God-given talents and abilities.

Calling all Leaders!

Each CIT is trained under the supervision of the CIT Coordinator and/or Senior Program Director. CITs are assigned to a younger cottage and join the staff team of its two counselors. CITs live with this cottage and serve as an inspiration and role model for the campers. Each CIT is given various assignments to assist in the management of the cottage and the well being of the campers. At no time are CITs left to supervise the campers alone.

Each CIT will begin an activity rotation during one-half of the day to learn from the activity staff about the various camp programs. Each CIT assists in teaching beginners at these activities. The other half of the day provides time for the CIT to work on individual achievements and to learn from the various leadership sessions.

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