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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.

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Leaders-in-Training

Ages: 17, 18
Program Type: Leaders-in-Training
Grades: 10-11
Length: 3 Weeks

Dates:

Session 1: June 26 – July 18
Tuition: $5,100
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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.

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Prepared to Lead the Way

Leaders-in-Training will take part in a 3-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, a 3-day American Canoe Association Canoe skills course, learn to work with young participants, and plan, prepare and lead their own multi-day remote trip. Upon completion of the program, successful LITs will have earned a certification in WFA, demonstrated advanced canoe skills and teaching ability, 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.)

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Meet the Director

Jen Adams

Director of Outdoor Programs
jadams@chewonki.org
1 (207) 656-5836
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...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!
Myra Yu
Myra YuShanghai, China
"...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."
Marta Miskolczy
Marta MiskolczySteamboat Springs, CO
"Thank you so much for the AMAZING experience you provided to Augusto. He is so happy to have been part of this journey!"
Beatriz Prulhiere
Beatriz PrulhiereNew York, New York
"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. "
Gretchen Reasoner
Gretchen ReasonerSandy Hook, CT
"This year, he was 100% thrilled to be at camp. He asked us to sign him up immediately for next year!"
Kathleen Hackett
Kathleen HackettBrooklyn, NY
"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!"
Genevieve Wachtell
Genevieve WachtellBrooklyn, NY
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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.

  • $950 per child – Full Session and Leadership Expeditions 
  • $600 per child – Puffin Program 
  • $100 per child for families applying for financial aid 

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.

Ready, Set, Summer!

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