High School Leadership (CIT) Camp

High School Leadership (CIT) Camp is for high schoolers ages 15 and up who are interested in leadership training. The camp is held at Woodsman , our remote wilderness site on Mine Lake. Activities include an introduction to the Counsellor in Training (CIT) Program, Bible study, basic instruction in campcraft, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, overnight outtrips, wide games, firesides, archery, and hiking.

Counsellor in Training Program

Homewood's leadership training program for high school youth, the Counsellor in Training (CIT) Program, provides an opportunity for young people to develop leadership qualities in the context of Christian camping. The program begins with CIT camp at our Woodsman site in early July.

Following CIT camp, a portion of the campers stay for the full summer program. Both the camp and the full summer program are wonderful opportunities for high school youth interested in leadership training and spiritual growth. The opportunity to closely live, work, learn, serve, and play together in a positive peer group setting is often a life changing experience.

Content of the Counsellor in Training Program

Individual study designed for personal growth.
Group Bible study and discussion.
Memorization of scripture.

A. Bible Study

B. Leadership Training Courses

C. Activities Development of Skills used in the camping programs such as sailing, canoeing, rowing, waterskiing, kayaking, riflery,archery and campcraft.

D. Work Program - As part of the summer program, CITs help in the kitchen and dining room as well as with maintenance and special camp projects.

E. Leadership Experience - As CITs develop skills and social and spiritual maturity, they may be used directly in the camping program as instructors or assistants in crafts and activities, or may share counselling responsibilities with a senior staff member.

Awards:

By completing necessary requirements, a young person can earn a Junior Counsellor and then Counsellor certificate.

CIT Camp

Dates: Check schedule
Age: Must be 15 years by July 1 or going into Grade 10
Location: Woodsman Camp on Mine Lake
Program:

CIT Summer Program

All new CITs must attend the CIT Camp (above). The summer program follows CIT Camp and continues to the last week of August. It consists of two main parts:

1) Work Program - Trainees spend about half their time in work such as kitchen duty, cutting wood, clearing land, landscaping, building projects and camp maintenance. CITs also spend considerable time serving camp guests as well as staff. CITs make a valuable contribution to the running of camps by the work done and also earn their board.

2) Continued leadership training - CITs continue their program of Bible study, instruction in crafts and activities and other aspects of leadership training throughout the summer. Direct involvement in the camping program is at the discretion of camp administration.

Returning CITs

Returning CITs have a greater involvement with children's camps during their second year in the CIT Program. They often work along side senior summer staff as assistant counsellors and activity instructors. During these eight day camps they live in tents or cabins with the senior staff and campers.

Re-application forms for returning CITs should be sent in early. The number of returning CITs may be limited.

Application Procedure

For more information or to request an application for the CIT Program, please contact the camp office by mail, phone, fax, or e-mail.

Or open the on-line CIT application , print it off, fill it out and send it in with the registration fee. (To open this file, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, or other PDF reader).

For primary consideration apply by April 1. Applications will be considered after this date if there are any openings.