Counselor-In-Training I
Currently in grades 9 - 11
1 week | $200
This opportunity is for girls who are ready to begin exploring the pathway to camp leadership (open to girls going into grades 10-12). Topics covered in training include: introduction to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, age and social characteristics of younger campers, essential skills needed to be a great counselor, and how to lead songs and games. CIT I’s will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director. Girls will work towards their CIT pin.
Camp Libbey | Jun 25-30
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Camp Whip Poor Will | Jul 23-28
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Counselor-in-Training II
Currently in grades 10 & 11
2 weeks | $250
This application based 2-week opportunity is for the aspiring camp counselor (for girls going into grades 11-12). CIT II participants will spend nights in their own unit and receive ongoing supervision and leadership guidance from the CIT Director while learning the skills needed to be an outstanding camp counselor during the day. CIT II‘s will experience the challenges and rewards of working with younger girls through training that includes application of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, exploring the various leadership styles, learning positive behavior techniques, age and social characteristics, and resident camp skills. Participants will have an opportunity to observe unit and program staff and receive guidance from the CIT Director as they assist in units, building up to spending an entire day with their assigned unit. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CIT I. Girls who complete CIT II will earn their CIT II pin. Girls will go home the weekend between their two weeks. Girls must participate in an application and interview process and be selected for the program. Contact Marie Cordes at 419.887.9454 or by email for the application.
Camp Libbey | Jun 11-23 (Girls will go home the weekend of Jun 16)
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Camp Whip Poor Will | Jul 9-21 (Girls will go home the weekend of Jul 14)
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