LEADERS IN TRAINING

Apply Online: campmyw.com/apply

The application includes questions for both the applicant and their parents. An email confirming that your application has been received will be automatically be sent after applying. Applications received first will receive priority in both the acceptance and placement into either session.

Note: We require a working email for each LIT as future communication will include both LITs and their parents.

If you have applied, set up your interview online. Link coming Soon!

In the email you receive after applying is a website where you need to set up an interview time slot with Julie Wood, our Director of Leadership Development. LIT phone Interviews are with Julie Wood on Mondays and Fridays beginning October 22^nd from 3:30-4:00, 4:00-4:30, 4:30-5:00 and 5:00-5:30 PM.

In order to be accepted to LIT we require for 3 references be completed. References include but are not limited to a pastor, teacher, employer or volunteer leader. After you apply we will send you a secure link that you will need to send to your references for them to complete online.

Once your interview has been completed and we have reviewed your three references, our team will notify you of your updated application status. LITs will received notification of conditional acceptance within 1 ½ months of their application being received. Full acceptance is dependent on our team receiving a clear police check within the timeline provided.

For Summer 2019 we are adding a number of exciting changes to LIT to continue improving the experience for these leaders. Here are a few of the things we are working on!

• Monthly LIT newsletters with a letter from the director, invitations to events,  camp updates and team challenges!
• A brand new march leadership weekend after the summer to follow up with LITs and continue challenging them to apply what was taught in the summer.
• Regular Skype sessions with small group leaders.

Labeling this a 6 month summer program doesn't really capture everything your youth will receive. Our team is passionate about seeing them growth both in the summer and throughout the entire year!

Yes! Campers can claim up to 180 hours for serving in the Leaders in Training Program. Communication will be sent to all qualified campers by the end of September. If an official school form needs to be signed, please contact Julie Wood, our Leadership Development Director, at julie@miniyowe.com.

When you apply to the Leaders in Training program we ask each applicant for what their session preference is. Acceptance into session 1 or session 2 is done primarily on a first-come first-serve basis, depending on when applications are received, your LIT interview is completed, and all three references are received. Please be aware that our team reserves the right to place LITs into either session based on our judgement, limited capacity, or a variety of other factors.

Absolutely. Many of our LITs have gone through various tripping programs but many have not and we recognize that. All LITs are given a detailed packing list before arriving to Camp to ensure they have the necessary equipment for the trip. Skills and safety training is also provided so that LITs know how to portage a canoe, set up a tent, prepare trip meals, and operate in a safe manor outdoors. Small group leaders that lead trips are experienced leaders and each trip has a lifeguard present. They also carry GPS signaling devices so we can track their progress and locate them in the event of a serious emergency.

We give first priority to applicants who are able to attend all components of the LIT program. The community developed over the five weeks is unique and missing portions of the training and leadership development hinders an LIT from reaching their full potential. In the unique circumstance that an exemption is required please contact the LIT Director at julie@miniyowe.com.