Camper in Leadership Training (CILT)

The Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program provides a unique educational and practical challenge for high school age campers with leadership potential. Participants will have opportunities to increase their skills and abilities, deepen their knowledge and applications of scripture, and gain a variety of leadership experiences. CILT trains them for future leadership opportunities at camp and beyond! The CILT course is a two-step program (CILT I & CILT II), usually consisting of two weeks at camp during each of two consecutive summers, plus assignments to complete during the school year between summers.

Space is limited. Application is required for program (see below).

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 15 years old and entering 10th or 11th grade.

  • Must have at least one week of experience as a Cherith camper.

  • Must display the following traits:

  • Leadership ability

  • Vital Christian testimony

  • Willingness to learn

  • Cooperation

  • Dependability

  • Assumes responsibility

  • Must be interested in working with children

  • Must receive recommendations from youth pastor or director of Christian education and another adult who has observed the applicant in a position of leadership.

Course content (includes homework between summers):

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  • Understanding Learning Styles

  • Activity Leadership

  • Teaching Techniques

  • Leading Bible Exploration

  • Campfire Message

  • Managing Camper Behavior

  • Counseling Principles

  • Camper Relationships

  • Sharing your Faith

  • Camping Movement & Cherith Philosophy

  • Camper Characteristics

  • Unified Evening Program

  • Leadership Styles

  • Staff Member & Role of the Counselor

  • Cabin Time

  • Games and Songfests

  • Cookouts and Campouts

  • Understanding and Working with Groups

  • Health and Safety

Instructions for application

  1. Register online for CILT 1 and complete supplemental CILT online application forms.

  2. If unable to register online, download and return

    1. Camp registration form- must be sent to camp registrar (found on form)

    2. CILT application form- must be sent to CILT 1 Instructor (found on form)

  3. Everyone must download the reference to give to 2 references. One should be a pastor or spiritual mentor (no relatives). Include a stamped and addressed envelope for the reference to return the form.

  4. Questions? Email “Rufous” (Evie White, CILT 1 Instructor)