SUMMER CAMP Leaders in Training Program

SUMMER CAMP Leaders in Training Program

CAMP LEADERS IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) APPLICATION Description The Leaders in Training (LiT) program is a 4 week summer program focusing on developing work readiness skills, responsibility, and leadership skills. LiT s must be 15 or 16 years old and or entering the 10 th or 11 th grade in school. They are volunteers for the South Shore YMCA, not campers or staff. The Leaders in Training will observe, assist, and participate alongside counselors, head counselors, activity specialists, and peers in different camp activities. Service projects will be held each week for the volunteers to work on for the community or for camp. The Goal of the LiT program is to prepare youth with skills that will help them reach their goals and become better leaders. The students will also be trained in child abuse prevention. All LiT s will be taught job preparation skills, these skills include; resume writing, job interview preparation and networking. Also as a camp volunteer LiT s will be working alongside camp staff learning how to become great leaders and how to become good role model for the children. Expectations of LIT s Time management arrive 9:00am and check in with the camp leadership Attendance Attend every day during the session Role Model YMCA Core Values Communication Ask questions, communicate with peers and staff. Responsibilities Assist counselors, campers, specialist, and directors. LiT s are not responsible for disciplinary actions of campers. Participation is key Have Fun and Be Safe Orientation/Training All LiT s will be trained in Child Abuse Prevention. Additional training will be given during the four weeks. Each LiT will receive two evaluations during camp. **Physical Immunization Records are required. Please attach a copy of your records to the application. ** $50 fee for LiT s that are accepted. Successful Applicants will receive an evaluation from the LiT director. Please fill out the attached application, gather 1 teacher references and 1 family reference and return it to: Summer Day Camp South Shore YMCA - Quincy Branch 79 Coddington Street, Quincy MA 02169. Successful applicants will receive a letter with orientation/training dates.

CAMP VOLUNTEER LEADERS IN TRAINING (L.i.T.) APPLICATION QUINCY YMCA CAMP Snug Harbor Elementary School Volunteer Availability Session A: June 26 July 21 Session B: July 24 August 18 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) SCHOOL: EMAIL: T-Shirt Size: Phone Number: CAMP EXPERIENCE Have you ever been a camper? YES NO CAMP YEARS AT CAMP PERSONAL NARRATIVE Please answer questions on separate piece of paper 1. Describe any working or volunteering experience you have with children? If YES please explain? 2. Describe a role model in your life. Why is this person or character your role model? 3. In the space below, describe why you would like to be an LIT. What do you feel are your best attributes to bring to camp?

PERSONAL NARRATIVE (continued) Here is a list of activities, label each activity with a letter E for if you have experienced this activity, I for if you have a personal interest in this activity, and S if you have simultaneously experienced and have a personal interest on this activity. Swimming Crafts Yoga Drama Basketball Drawing Zumba Knitting/Crotchet Football Science Dance Construction Soccer Photography Aerobics Nature Golf Video Editing Singing Hiking Tennis Volleyball Music Instruments Rock Climbing Baseball/Softball Computer Skills Farming/Planting Cooking/Baking Hockey Archery Video Games School Clubs Feel free to write down any special skills or activities you have, that are not listed in the table. Please return completed application to: Summer Day Camp LiT Application South Shore YMCA, 79 Coddington Street, Quincy MA 02169

SOUTH SHORE YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS REFERENCE LETTER FOR LiT Participant (Leader in Training) TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT Applicant s Name: Applicant s Phone Number: Name of Reference: Reference s Phone Number: Relationship to Reference: Family Member TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REFERENCE (Family Member) The above-mentioned person has applied to be a Leader in Training with the South Shore YMCA Summer Day Camps and has asked that you provide a recommendation. The YMCA Leaders in Training program is a camp based training to teach teens how to work with children in a summer camp environment, develop work readiness and leadership skills. All answers will be held in strict confidence. How long and in what capacity do you know the applicant: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS (POOR) 1 5 (SUPERIOR) Maturity 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Energy, Endurance 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperativeness 1 2 3 4 5 Willingness to Learn 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of Humor 1 2 3 4 5 Creativity 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: WORK PERFORMANCE (POOR) 1 5 (SUPERIOR) Flexibility 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work with children 1 2 3 4 5 Acceptance of Supervision 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Initiative 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 Attendance / Punctuality 1 2 3 4 5 Dedication 1 2 3 4 5 Communication 1 2 3 4 5 Comments:

A large role of an LiT is to be a good role model for younger campers do you see this as a suitable position for this applicant? Please give an example of the applicant being a good role model: What do you think is the applicant s greatest strength: In what areas does the applicant need improvement? Do you know of any reason why this applicant should not work with children? Signature Name Printed Date Phone Number Please return to: Summer Day Camp South Shore YMCA Quincy Branch, 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169 dcjames@ssymca.org

SOUTH SHORE YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMPS REFERENCE LETTER FOR LiT Participant (Leader in Training) TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT Applicant s Name: Applicant s Phone Number: Name of Reference: Reference s Phone Number: Relationship to Reference: Teacher TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REFERENCE (Teacher) The above-mentioned person has applied to be a Leader in Training with the South Shore YMCA Summer Day Camps and has asked that you provide a recommendation. The YMCA Leaders in Training program is a camp based training to teach teens how to work with children in a summer camp environment, develop work readiness and leadership skills. All answers will be held in strict confidence. How long and in what capacity do you know the applicant: PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS (POOR) 1 5 (SUPERIOR) Maturity 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Energy, Endurance 1 2 3 4 5 Cooperativeness 1 2 3 4 5 Willingness to Learn 1 2 3 4 5 Sense of Humor 1 2 3 4 5 Creativity 1 2 3 4 5 Comments: WORK PERFORMANCE (POOR) 1 5 (SUPERIOR) Flexibility 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to work with children 1 2 3 4 5 Acceptance of Supervision 1 2 3 4 5 Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 Initiative 1 2 3 4 5 Enthusiasm 1 2 3 4 5 Responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 Attendance / Punctuality 1 2 3 4 5 Dedication 1 2 3 4 5 Communication 1 2 3 4 5 Comments:

A large role of an LiT is to be a good role model for younger campers do you see this as a suitable position for this applicant? Please give an example of the applicant being a good role model: What do you think is the applicants greatest strength: In what areas does the applicant need improvement? Do you know of any reason why this applicant should not work with children? Signature Name Printed Date Phone Number Please return to: Summer Day Camp South Shore YMCA Quincy Branch, 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169 dcjames@ssymca.org