Day Camp: Teen Leadership in Training

Avid4 ‘s summer leadership development for teens is a great opportunity to combine skill development and leadership training, with a summer of rewarding work with great people. Our Leader in Training (LIT) program provides a solid orientation of working in the outdoors with youth through personalized development plans, mentoring, certification, and training. Our most senior staff will provide the LIT training and supervision throughout the summer.

Times, Location, & Dates:

Times: For day portion, drop-off at 8:45am and pick-up at 3:45pm.  LITs will spend one week in a day program and the next two weeks in the overnight portion of the program.

Location: Meets in Boulder at the Watershed School, 205 Canyon Blvd., 80302.

2012 Dates:

• Ages 13-17: July 9-13 (day program), July 15-28 (overnight)
• Front Range Training Days: July 9-13 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM each day. This training begins and ends each day in Boulder at The Watershed School (205 Canyon Blvd., Boulder, CO 80302 )
• Overnight Training Days: July 15-28  Drop-off and pick-up will occur at Camp Eden in order to give you an opportunity to check out this incredible facility.

Highlights of Teen Leadership in Training:

The program begins with a week of programs based at the Watershed School. Teens will participate in an intensive 5-day staff training which will provide guidance on all aspects of the Avid4 Adventure summer camp program. Certifications and training will prepare participants to be contributing members of our Camp Eden staff.

Overview of Teen Leadership in Training:

After this experience, LITs will be ready for the challenges and thrills of working with children in the outdoors. They will be invited to spend two weeks at our sleep-away resident Camp Eden. During these weeks LITs will assist staff in all program elements, including outdoor activities, group initiatives and problem solving activities, managing challenging behaviors, playing silly camp games, and providing a classic Avid4 Adventure experience to all kids in the program. These weeks will provide a wonderful learning opportunity for your teen to mature, develop leadership skills, teach basic outdoor skills, and further develop their passions and interests in working with elementary-aged children.

Brand new in 2012 the LITs will depart from Camp Eden a few days after arrival and backpack in Rocky Mountain National Park.  This classic backpacking route with Longs Peak looming overhead will create memories and friendships that will last well beyond the summer.  LITs will take a very active role in planning this trip, including packing their gear, creating a menu, and even going to the store with a specific budget.  LITs will get to ascend the rock formations, hike the trails, camp under the stars, prepare their own food, and even help plan a future trip for Avid4 Adventure campers.

During the summer, LIT’s will receive ongoing evaluation and feedback. They create a personal development plan that allows them to develop skills and techniques over the summer. At the conclusion of the summer, LIT’s receive a formal written evaluation.

This is an ideal summer learning experience that provides a strong foundation for further work with youth in the outdoors or other related fields. Although this program does not lead to direct employment with Avid4 Adventure (our staff are 21 and above), it will serve as a wonderful stepping stone to other great youth opportunities and provides community service hours.

Please note that if a participant is asked to leave the program as a result of repeated inappropriate behavior or lack of judgment, refunds will not be given.

Application Process:

1. Call Kyle at 720-249-2412 X10 with questions and to discuss the program.
2. Register online to save your spot since enrollment is limited.
3. Complete the 2012 LIT Application and email to Kyle@Avid4.com or mail to PO Box 287 in Boulder, 80306.
4. After receiving your application, an Avid4 senior team member will reach out to you and schedule an in-person (or phone if out of state) informational interview.  If during this interview it is deemed that the program would not be a great fit, then we will happily refund you.

Call us at 720-249-2412 for more info on the Teen Leadership Program!

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