CIT (9th Grade)

In this unique “Hybrid” program, CITs are eased into the responsibilities of being a leader while given the opportunity to attend electives as regular campers do. The transition from camper to leader begins!

CITs are entering 9^th graders who are ready to take on more responsibilities and challenges for a portion of their camp day. Their blended program schedule includes a combination of program elective choices (with senior campers) and interactive leadership workshops.

The CIT program is guided by the overall principles and values of Leadership, like challenging oneself, learning to work effectively with others, goal setting, and giving back to the community- all woven through their daily program.

We believe the best way for young leaders to achieve the best versions of themselves is to practice these skills. This happens during their two training periods each day, with experiential learning facilitated by the mentor staff:

1. Spirit Events: CITs assist selected spirit events throughout the summer with tasks such as creating decorations, researching historical facts and pumping up camp spirit up on Red, White and Blue Day!
2. Challenge Periods: Our emerging leaders participate in team building and problem solving games, as well as challenges to help them discover their strengths and weaknesses and to explore the type of leader they wish to become.
3. Program Periods:  CITs are given the opportunity to grow in the program areas they are passionate about, while learning valuable leadership lessons. Whether assisting at a program elective like the camp musical, or team-building with their group, our teen mentors balance the learning with “campifying” fun!
4. Foundation Celebration: The teen leadership program spends two weeks organizing, marketing and executing various fundraising activities to support the 501c3 Liberty Lake Foundation. The Foundation believes it takes a village to help kids thrive and are committed to being leaders in the community to help children learn and grow in a nurturing environment.

Besides the “hands-on” learning experiences, we believe that for children to truly excel, they need steady support. CITs have 3 talented and committed mentors that are omni-present for them to teach, connect, and guide them through their leadership journey. Each week, CITs sit down with their mentor for “two-way check ins” to debrief how they are doing during training periods, and throughout their day. As official teen leaders, CITs are held to a higher standard than campers, and are expected to be positive role models for the rest of the camp. At Liberty Lake, CITs have the opportunity to be a part of the learning process instead of just being given a report card.

Signing Up

• Parent/Guardian & entering CIT must read & electronically sign the 9th Grade CIT Program Overview & Expectation Agreement and the Teen Leadership Program Policy Agreement.
• And don’t forget, Parent/Guardian must still complete our online Camper Registration Application in order to be fully enrolled (must sign up for a minimum 4 weeks.)

Want to learn more? Send us an email, or give us a call at 609.499.7820.