Adullam Camp Ministries LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) PROGRAM 2017 INFORMATION PACKAGE www.adullam.ca Updated November 7, 2016
Adullam Camp Ministries OVERVIEW of LIT Program 2017 www.adullam.ca Adullam Camp Ministries Adullam Camp Ministry s Leadership Program is one of a kind in North America! It uses a multi-year apprenticeship model to train young people for Christcentered leadership in their churches, youth groups, schools, and communities. During the summer, LIT participants build their leadership skills in a Christian summer camp environment. A key element of the program model is the LIT participants commitment to return to their communities to fill a leadership role during the school year. After completing their summer LIT program and serving in their communities during the school year, many LIT graduates choose to continue their leadership development and apply to become members of the summer camp staff on either ACM (Adullam Camp Ministries) or HAM (Hope Alvinston Ministries). For over 35 years, Alumni and Friends have been serving as volunteer adult leaders, supporting the growth and development of the campers, hired staff and LITs. Consider joining the Adullam leadership training adventure. It s a great opportunity for growth and it s a whole lot of fun! LIT Program Prerequisites * Have finished Grade 9 or Grade10 as of June 2017, and at least 15 years old by Dec 31, 2017 * A commitment to giving your best. We ve talked with lots of LIT graduates over 35 years! The feedback is unanimous: Participate fully in this program, and you will see what it s like to be a part of an amazing team. At the end of the summer you ll look back and be amazed by where you started and where you ended up. * We encourage you to participate in all 4 weeks, but a 3 week option is most definitely available to those who need it. Contact Janet Gargano for more information 416-571-8978 janetgargano@rogers.com * Submission of all documents and payment before MAY 31, 2017 2
A Look at Your Summer as an LIT EVENT DATES LOCATION LIT Launch! (a weekend of bonding time for LITs only) Training Week (LITs are joined by the camp staff for a week of learning essential leadership skills) Parents are invited to the LIT COMMISSIONING which takes place at the camp on FRIDAY JULY 7 at 3pm. Families will enjoy a BBQ and be on the road to their homes by 5:00. Algonquin Adventure Camp Applauding the Arts Camp* The camp ends with art show and drama performance on Friday. Attendance to end of camp is a mandatory component of the LIT participants, and a show worth attending if at all possible, parents! Choral Camp a week long event which ends with a concert the night of Sat Aug. 26 where the LITs are recognized for their completion of the program Opportunity and Variety - we ve got it! LITs are encouraged to assist and learn at our camps. Spend an additional week (or more!) of your summer as a CIT (counsellor in training), shadowing and assisting in a cabin. Find out more during Training Event week! Friday June 30 at 1pm to Friday July 7 at 5pm Sunday July 16 to Friday July 21 Sunday Aug 6 - Friday afternoon Aug 11 Sat. Aug 19 - Sat night Aug 26 Camp Dates and Times are subject to change. Please visit www.adullam.ca for details Erie Beach (Community of Christ Campground) Algonquin Provincial Park Erie Beach (Community of Christ Campground) Erie Beach (Community of Christ Campground) Sat night concert is held at Chatham - St. Paul s Congregational Church Various locations throughout Southwestern Ontario 3
LIT 2017 PROGRAM - EVENT DESCRIPTIONS All of the LIT events are lead by experienced Adullam Summer Staff and supported on site by adult volunteers: 1 LIT LAUNCH and TRAINING EVENT The first mandatory event is LIT Launch where LITs meet and get to know one another through a variety of team building activities. LITs also spend time working on their ORCKA canoe skill levels, credentials that are valued province wide and are integral to their success at the Intermediate Algonquin Camp. The LIT Launch flows seamlessly into Training Week ; where LITs are joined by the summer staff from Alvinston, Hespler - Galt - Cambridge area, and the Chatham Kent area. LITs participate in sessions on leadership, camp craft and faith topics and participate in team building activities in the camp setting. Parents are encouraged to attend the LIT Commissioning and Staff Commissioning which takes place at pick up time on Friday afternoon at the end of camp. Families will enjoy a light BBQ supper before they head home. 2 ALGONQUIN ADVENTURE The second week of the LIT program: Algonquin Adventure ; a camp where LITs are challenged to advance their canoeing and camping skills in the interior of Algonquin Provincial Park. 3. APPLAUDING THE ARTS CAMP LITs return to Erie Beach and participate in this camp, developing their creativity through the activities they choose in music, visual arts drama and dance. LITs produce a unique drama which they present later in the summer. 4. CHORAL MUSIC CAMP The final week of the summer LIT experience is Choral Camp, where LITs are led by very accomplished music directors who have a passion for teaching our youth to become confident singers. The Choral Camp Concert Saturday night ends at approximately 9pm in Chatham. We are proud of our LITs accomplishments in completing the LIT program. The families of both the LITs and LITs are encouraged to attend the concert; to enjoy the results of a full week of hard work, and see the LITs publicly recognized for completing the 2017 LIT programs. AND THE FUN CONTINUES into the fall 5. LITs Re-Unite! The 2017 LITs will have formed a unique and special bond by the end of their summer together. This reunion is a time for FUN! LITs get to take advantage of this opportunity to retreat and regroup, reconnect and revitalize. This is not a mandatory event, but most certainly an event that the LITs don t want to miss if at all possible! 4
LIT Program Prerequisites Adullam Camp Ministries www.adullam.ca LIT Program 2017 REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS * Currently in Grade 9 or Grade 10, and at least 15 years old by December 31, 2017 * Commitment to giving your best by participating fully in your LIT experience. * Submission of all documents and payment before MAY 31, 2017 * Register EARLIER than May 31 and SAVE! STEPS TO REGISTER: Go to www.adullam.ca [ ] STEP ONE: REGISTER ON LINE Go to www.adullam.ca and select Registration and register for LIT. You will be asked to make your session selections for the Applauding the Arts Camp. Select payment method (credit card on line, or mail in cheque as per instructions) [ ] STEP TWO: COMPLETE the rest of this package and mail to: Ms. Janet Gargano LIT Coordinator - Adullam Camps 14 Framingham Drive Thornhill, ON L3T 4H3 LIT First and Last Name LIT Birthdate (Month - Day - Year) LIT Cell Phone Number LIT Email Address We would like to know what you are bringing to the LIT program so that we can help you further develop your leadership skills. Please help us to get to know you by answering each of the following questions. 1. Have you had any experience being a camper? Tell us about it. 5
WATERFRONT Camping, by nature, tends to involve water. We ask questions about LITs swimming level because we want to encourage them to pursue their lifeguarding qualifications. These qualifications open up many opportunities for those who pursue them. 2. Tell us about your swimming experience and qualifications ORCKA Adullam Camp Ministries is proud to be a member of the ORCKA, the Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association. Our qualified instructors provide our LITs with the opportunity to complete their ORCKA levels, which in turn prepares the LITs for participation in the Algonquin Adventure Camp. Completion of the various levels is dependent on the individual LIT s commitment, focus, and opportunities for practice. Keen leaders realize that acquisition of ORCKA levels open up more opportunities for them in their future endeavours. 3. Tell us about your experience in a canoe (or other water craft, if applicable) MUSIC, DRAMA and THE ARTS The camping experience offers LITs the opportunity to advance their ability in the arts. Whether it is leading a song, acting in a skit, teaching a craft, or creating a themed activity, camp staff are required to be a creative bunch. Any additional experience that an LIT can gain in these areas, both in the LIT program and beyond, enrich one s life. We encourage our LITs to pursue opportunities in these areas, and thus, ask for the LIT to describe their achievements in the arts. 4. What experience have you had playing a musical instrument? Acting in a play? Painting, drawing, or other arts? Tell us about it! 6
FIRST AID Adullam strongly encourages all LIT registrants to obtain their first aid (either Emergency or Standard) prior to the beginning of the LIT program. Not only are First Aid qualifications a prerequisite for many jobs, they are valuable skills and knowledge to have throughout life. 5. What first aid training have you taken? When did you take your training? LEADERSHIP IN COMMUNITY We recognize that our LITs have a variety of interests, backgrounds, and abilities. Some volunteer in their local community centres and schools, while others are members of school clubs, musical groups, and sports teams. We encourage our LITs to be mindful of the ways in which they are leading those around them, and to begin to articulate the ways they are contributing in the various areas where they are spending their time. We also want our LITs to begin to think about how they can apply those experiences to the summer camp setting. By giving us a bit of background on their experiences, we aim to help the LIT make some of these connections. 6. Some of the ways you ve shown leadership this year are: 7. My learning goals for the summer include: 7
CHURCH INVOLVEMENT and CHRISTIANITY The Adullam LIT Program aims to enhance our LITs development spiritually, emotionally and physically. LITs will participate in chapels, devotionals, prayer partners, vespers, and will be a part of a wonderful Christian fellowship. We want LITs to see that we value their involvement in their local communities, and encourage them to seek out a local Christian church in which they can serve. 8. My present involvement in a church community is: LEADING BY EXAMPLE Participation is the key! There will be activities and events that may be new to the LIT. A tip for all LIT registrants: Look for ways you can participate, help out, and contribute. Lead by supporting what the instructors are teaching, and look for ways you can help out and encourage those around you. 9. What special qualities do you recognize in yourself that you feel would contribute to the effectiveness of the Summer Camping Program? 10. How do you feel your your current and past experience with Christ and His church might make a difference in your role as an LIT in the Summer Camping Program? 8
11. What I m looking forward to this summer is: 2017 LIT Terms and Conditions: 1. We understand that Adullam Camp Ministries is a multi-denominational Christian organization 2. We understand that Adullam reserves the right to cancel my child s participation in his or her camp session if his or her behaviour is deemed unmanageable or dangerous to him or herself, other campers, or staff members of Adullam. LIT program fees are non-refundable 3. We understand that Adullam will not tolerate any violence by campers, LITs, volunteers or our own staff. Any offenders will be sent home immediately at the LIT parents expense. 4. Electronic devices including but not limited to ipods and cell phones are not to be used at camps. LITs who would like to take photos are encouraged to bring a camera 5. Smoking, alcohol, illegal drugs, are strictly prohibited, and will result in an LIT being sent home at parents expense. 6. We agree to permit our child to participate in the full range of camp activities (unless I advise you in writing) and authorize the camp director(s) and or her his appointee of staff, in the event of accident, injury or illness affecting the above named LIT, to authorize on our behalf all medical and other procedures, including admission to hospital and all necessary treatment, as she / he may deem essential for the care and well-being of the LIT. We agree to the above statements: Parent Name (please print) Parent Signature: Date: LIT Name (please print) LIT Signature: Date: Something to consider Optional Donation: Adullam depends on donations, fundraisers and grants to cover the costs of our programs. The true cost of running the 2016-4 week LIT program was $1,800, which is more than what we charge for the LIT program. If you would like to help, please consider making a tax deductible $200 donation in addition to the registration fee. An amazing summer awaits. Glad you are considering joining us! It s going to be a great summer! 9