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Leaders-in-Training
Becoming Your Best Self
The Camp Chewonki Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program is an immersive training experience for young people that aims to provide them with the necessary professional and personal skills to serve as successful leaders at Chewonki, in their own communities, and beyond.
Leaders-in-Training
Program Type: Leaders-in-Training
Ages: 17, 18
Grades: 10-11
Length: 3 Weeks
Dates
Session 1: 6/27/21 – 7/19/21
Tuition: $5,000
Leadership is a Team Effort
This program will teach participants effective communication skills, an awareness of group dynamics and facilitation, and best practices in risk management and youth development. As the program advances, participants will be expected to make use of the skills they have learned by assuming progressively greater levels of responsibility on the trail and in camp.
Prepared to Lead the Way
Leaders-in-Training will take part in a 3-day Lifeguarding course, a 5-day Wilderness Advanced First Aid course, and plan, prepare and lead their own multi-day remote trip. Upon completion of the program, successful LITs will have earned certifications in Lifeguarding and WAFA and will display competence across a broad range of leadership and outdoor skills.
Ideal LIT candidates will have a clear understanding of Chewonki’s mission and purpose and a desire to make the transition from participant to staff member. They will have participated in leadership and community building skill development on a Chewonki leadership expedition or similar experience. They are also committed to understanding and living out the values outlined in Chewonki’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework. (While the LIT program is designed to prepare individuals to be successful future employees at Chewonki, the program does not guarantee future employment.)
...he had such a great time there and he's definitely going back for more years to come. There is a well-designed balance between fun, knowledge, experience and collaboration. Truly awesome!
"...the farm, the fresh milk, the incredible sea kayaking trip, and the fact Chewonki makes its own bread! He also bought my mother a centennial hat and said how lucky he is to be able to go to Chewonki when he presented it to her."
"Thank you so much for the AMAZING experience you provided to Augusto. He is so happy to have been part of this journey!"
"Chewonki has become so integral to his development and providing an environment and structure that has made him the much more self-confident young man that he is today. "
"This year, he was 100% thrilled to be at camp. He asked us to sign him up immediately for next year!"
"What an extraordinary opportunity for our son. I’ve rated everything ‘excellent’ in spite of not having direct knowledge because he just came back having had such an incredible overall experience that I figure the food, safety, people, location, facilities etc were all part of that!"
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Deposit Information:
A fully completed registration form, director approval, and a deposit is required to hold a program space. Deposits are non-refundable.*
- $700 per child – Full Session and Leadership Expeditions
- $400 per child – Puffin Program
- $100 per child for families applying for financial aid
For families carrying over a credit from summer 2020, we will apply your non-refundable deposit (either $700, $400 or $100) towards the deposit owed. Any remaining credit balance will be applied to your remaining tuition. The first half of which is due February 1 and the remaining balance is due May 1.
Important:
We reserve the right to cancel, delay, substitute, or revise any program itinerary due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are forced to cancel camp programming due to COVID-19, families will be given a full refund, including their deposit.