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Counselors in Training

Age 15-16

The CEW Counselor In Training (CIT) program helps teens gain valuable hands-on leadership skills needed to be a successful staff member and leader. CITs have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team developing trust, creative problem solving, critical thinking and effective communication skills. This a chance to begin making the transition from being  a camper at camp to being a counselor / staff member with many responsibilities. 


To qualify as a CIT you must:
  • Have completed the LIT Program at Camp Eden Woods
  • Have a genuine desire to work with children in an outdoor camp environment
  • Demonstrate teamwork and a willingness to work with others
  • Fill out the Application Form
  • Be 15-16 years old​
  • Be available for the full month program
Seniors
LIT
CIT
Later Curfew 
Later Curfew
​No Curfew
Scheduled Exclusive Firepit
VIP Firepit​
Value
Exclusive Movie Night
Exclusive Movie Night
Exclusive Movie Night
*Watersports Training*
*Watersports Training*
*Watersports Training*
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Bronze Med Course/CPR
Bronze Cross/Lifeguard
*Specialty Focused Workshops
(Eg. Advanced Jewelry Crafting, Woodwork*)
*Legacy Project*
​Plan and execute theme days​
Running Media Projects (radio, slideshow, yearbook, videos)
Leadership Training
Theory, Skills, Peer Evaluation
Work directly with campers
Evening Program and Theme Day Decorations
Manage and run tuck shop
(with extra tuck rewards!)
DJ-ing Beach Time, Dance parties, karaoke
Exclusive Seniors Dance Party

​Exclusive Seniors Dance Party


Exclusive Seniors Dance Party
*Exclusive Offsite Day Trip*
*Algonquin 3 Day Challenge Portage Trip*
*Exclusive Offsite Overnight Trip*
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*'Litgloo' Chill Space*
SR/JR Buddies - Camper support
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Receive Evaluation and Certificate of Completion
Receive Personalised Reference Letter
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*Whitewater Rafting*
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Program Summary.
Week One - The Tripping Challenge
A five-day, four-night off-site trip lead by our staff
• You will be instructed on all the relevant skills that you will use on the trip.
• CITs will push themselves physically and mentally while taking in beautiful views, bonding with other participants and discovering their own capabilities.
• Team building and Leadership activities
• A group debrief of the experience after returning to camp.

Week Two - CIT Training
The focus of this week is training, volunteering and activity planning.
• Group-building and activities
• Sessions of training including sections of the staff handbook, essentials of running activities and policies and procedures
• Set up and start the volunteering project at camp 
• Getting the Bronze Cross Certification

Week Three - Putting it into practice
The focus of this week is the volunteer project, and planning / leading activities and events at camp.
• Putting into practice the skills learned
• Community service project.
• Organizing and running cabin activities, evening activities and unit activities.
• Planning and hosting an all‐camp event.
• Working as a group in the community.

Weeks Four – In‐Cabin
CITs will put their cumulative experience together to move into a cabin with campers and function as a counselor.
• Experience what it is like to be a counselor through the in‐cabin experience.
• Both observe and participate in common counselor responsibilities.
CIT Application Form
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905.882.1679

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