Leadership Programs

The Counsellor-in-Training (CIT) program is a two-week program for individuals who have an interest and capacity to be counsellors in the future. The program puts emphasis on team-building, goal-setting, communication, and leadership skills. This program offers a community-based approach to leadership, and participants will apply the skills they learn to community and camp events. Participants gain experience as counsellors and in program development, and they spend time helping in cabins during the Youth Venture Camp for children with physical and developmental disabilities. Enrollment to this program is limited. Participants must be at least 14 years of age by June of the summer they apply. CITs must meet high expectations and be role models for campers, and peers at Camp Rotary. Topic Areas: - Verbal and non-verbal communication - Introduction to counselling - Programming - Song reading and game leading - Working with parents - Conflict management - Disability awareness and skills (feeding, hygiene, lifting, and pushing) - Three-day camping trip - Camping skills Cost: $1,100.00 Application: see Facebook for updates

The Leadership, Independence, Progression (LIP) program is for teens and young adults aged 16 to 25 who have a mild cognitive disability. The LIP program uses modular training techniques to encourage participants to learn a variety of skills. These activities include hands-on leadership activities, community volunteer events, independence training, and overnight group camping trips. These activities enable the participants to learn essential leadership and independence skills and to realize their potential. Program Objectives Participation: Outdoor activities are designed so that participants can enjoy games and activities at their own pace. Skill development: Participants are led through fun activities and challenges that promote independent living, leadership, and vocational skills. Self-expression: Involvement in all activities encourages participants to develop transferable skills and interests that they can pursue year-round. Independence: Participants spend time away from the parents or guardians on whom they depend. With the encouragement of trained camp professionals, this helps foster greater independence. Sense of personal worth: Discovering abilities and overcoming the challenges associated with a disability are very important for participants. The camp atmosphere provides encouragement and moral support. Socialization: Camp is a family atmosphere in which everyone works together to maintain positive relationships that can meet the various social needs of the participants. Life and job skills: The LIPs will gain skills that will help them achieve independent living and obtain and maintain employment. Note: it is strongly recommended that all applicants have previously attended at least one regular Camp Rotary session. If your applicant has not been to Camp Rotary before, our camp staff will call you for an in-depth conversation. Cost: $1 100.00 How To Apply: coming soon!