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Leadership Program
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
YMCA Camp Wapsie offers a multi-year Leadership Development Program to develop leadership potential in high school-age youth beginning for those entering 10th -12th grade. Participants are campers who pay a fee and assume additional responsibilities within the leadership program. The Leader in Training (LITs) is a three-week session and Counselor in Training (CITs) is a four-week session. They attend training sessions and assist with campers and activities while working with counselors, staff, and directors to develop and practice their skills.
Leadership and human relations skills will be increased while developing an appreciation for the natural world around us. LIT and CITs will be expected to attend regular training sessions and show a desire to learn. They will promote group unity and participate in group activities as well as displaying good conduct and cooperation with all camp personnel. Duties will include assisting in program activities, inside and outside (Ex: outdoor cooking, fire building, arts & crafts). They will also participate in other projects such as: washing dishes, service projects, and trip planning.
You must apply for the Leadership program. After applications are reviewed, Camp will send offer letters to those accepted into the program with instructions on how to register. Only awarded applicants can register.
Please see our 2024 Family Handbook for information on programming, preparation tools, and other policies before registering.
CIT Summer Program
For students entering 11th and 12th grades, CIT’s attend camp for a four-week session to further their experience in leadership, counseling, and group collaboration. Training sessions coupled with mentoring by counselors and hands-on interactive sessions allow CIT to begin assisting in cabins and with program activities. Participants also attend lifeguard training and plan/implement a multi-day camping trip as part of their experience. The four-week session is capped off with a week-long counseling experience where the CIT’s work in a cabin with the Wapsie counselors.
You must apply for the CIT program. After applications are reviewed, Camp will send offer letters to those accepted into the program with instructions on how to register. Only awarded applicants can register.
LIT Summer Program
For students entering 10th and 11th grades, LIT’s attend camp for a three-week session to work on leadership experiences. Training sessions coupled with mentoring by counselors and hands-on interactive sessions allow the LIT to learn how to lead program activities and be a leader. The session is capped off with a week-long experience where the LIT’s lead a morning activity with the guidance of experienced Wapsie counselors.
You must apply for the LIT program. After applications are reviewed, Camp will send offer letters to those accepted into the program with instructions on how to register. Only awarded applicants can register.