YMCA Camp Wiggi Bernon Family YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA 02038 Phone: 5085288708 Fax: 5085286270
Camp Leadership Training Program
Dear LIT, CIT or Cadet applicant, 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 precamp 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 email if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dave Morrone Peter Rizzo Youth Development Director Camp and Outdoor Education Director 774.235.2738 774.235.2752 [email protected] [email protected]
YMCA Camp Wiggi Application Date: _____________ Bernon Family YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, MA 02038 Phone: 5085288708 Fax: 5086957949 Name: _____________________________________ Date of Birth:_____________ Program: LIT
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Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ___________ Home Phone: ______ ______ _______ Email: __________________________________________________ Grade Entering: ________ Years at Camp: ________ Parent/Guardian Information Name:______________________________________ Day Phone:_________________ Name:______________________________________ Day Phone:_________________ Email:_______________________________________________________ Can you receive PDF files for a confirmation packet? Yes□
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Emergency Contact: ___________________________ Relationship: ________________ Phone: _________________ References Please list 3 (1 relative, 2 nonrelative) adult references to be contacted. Name:_____________________ Relation:______________ Phone:_________________ Name:_____________________ Relation:______________ Phone:_________________ Name:_____________________ Relation:______________ Phone:_________________LIT, CIT, Cadet Program Application
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.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. Please list any additional skills you possess that you feel would be beneficial to camp ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 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 ü 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 [email protected] 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 ____
____ Drama ____ Crafts ____ Story Telling
____ Singing ____ Painting / Drawing ____ Cooking
____ High Ropes ____ Sculpting ____ Hiking
____ Low Ropes ____ Archery ____ Music
____ Dance ____ Swimming ____ Sports (___________)
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. 1.____________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________________________________________ 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.
Camp Wiggi Leadership Program
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Ø 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. Ø 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. Ø 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. Ø 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. Ø 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. Ø 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 Bernon Family YMCA 774.235.2738 (phone) 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin MA 02038 508.5286270 (fax) RE: LIT, CIT or Cadet Program [email protected]
