Leader In Training Program (Summer)

BGC Brantford Leader-In-Training Program

Leader-In-Training Level #1

Program components include: starting the journey to becoming a leader, goal setting, team building, cooperation, effective communication, program planning and camper characteristics.

Desired Outcomes

• How to be an effective role model
• How to create a positive environment
• Being prepared for work
• Become a valued member of your team
• What is program planning
• What is positive behaviour management
• Awareness of risks in program areas
• Interpersonal relationships with participants
• 10% of LIT time is spent in camp job shadowing

Dates

Session 1: June 30^th-July 11^th, 2025  

Session 2: July 14^th – 25^th, 2025  

Hours of Operation

The leader-in-training program operates Monday to Friday from 9: 00am – 4:00pm daily

Supervision is provided from 8:00am – 9:00am and 4:00pm – 5:15pm

Fees

$375.00

* Registration for LIT 1 opens on RecDesk on March 17th at 9am. Youth are encouraged to complete LIT 1 & 2 in the same summer.

Leader-In-Training Level #2

Program components include expanding on the fundamentals of LIT #1, effective qualities of great leaders, how to motivate and inspire people, adapting leadership styles, HIGH FIVE PHCD.

Desired Outcomes

• How to build strong relationships with participants
• Modeling respectful interactions
• Being motivated
• Building relationships with your team members
• How to successfully program plan
• Why we practice behaviour management
• Providing physically and emotionally safe activities and environments
• Interpersonal relationships with leaders
• 25% of LIT time is spent in camp job shadowing

Dates

Session 1: July 28^th-August 8^th, 2025

Session 2: August 11^th-22^nd, 2025

Hours of Operation

The leader-in-training program operates Monday to Friday from 9: 00am – 4:00pm daily

Supervision is provided from 8:00am – 9:00am and 4:00pm – 5:15pm

Fees

$375.00

* Registration for LIT 2 opens on RecDesk on March 17th at 9am. Youth are encouraged to complete LIT 1 & 2 in the same summer.

Leader-In-Training Level #3

This level is designed to offer qualified participants an opportunity to prepare for positions as camp counselors or recreation leaders. Emphasis is place upon developing leadership skills, behaviour management and program implementation skills.

Desired Outcomes

• How to nurture relationships with children
• Understanding the Club’s role in child development
• Supporting education and life-long learning
• Communication
• Ensuring activity plans offer variety and inclusion
• How to be successful with behaviour management
• Ensuring personal safety awareness
• Social media professional do’s and don’t’s
• 50% of LIT time is spent in camp job shadowing

Dates

LIT 3 is a four week program split into two 2-week sessions. Participants choose one two week period from both part 1 AND part 2.

Part 1: June 30th – July 11th OR July 14th – July 25th

Part 2: July 28th – Aug. 8th OR Aug. 11th – 22nd

Hours of Operation

The leader-in-training program operates Monday to Friday from 9: 00am – 4:00pm daily

Supervision is provided from 8:00am – 9:00am and 4:00pm – 5:15pm

Fees

$250

Participation in LIT 3 is by selection only. Those interested should contact Ashley at agordon@bgcbrant.ca OR 519-752-2964 ext. 119*

Counsellor-In-Training

These youth are responsible to advocate healthy lifestyles through the maintenance of our President’s Choice Herb & Vegetable garden.

Desired Outcomes

• Being a champion for children
• Understanding staff’s role in child development
• Representing the Club
• Encourage & support team members in delivering activities
• Ensuring activity plans foster positive interactions, respect and engagement
• Identify and addressing inappropriate behaviours effectively
• Ensuring personal safety awareness
• Incident & Accident response
• Knowing how to respond in different emergency situations
• 75% of CIT time is spent in camp job shadowing
• CIT’s will be required to participate in 10 weeks of camp, three (3) day per week for a minimum of 200 hours.

Dates

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 2nd-Aug. 21st.

Hours of Operation

The leader-in-training program operates Monday to Friday from 9: 00am – 4:00pm daily

Supervision is provided from 8:00am – 9:00am and 4:00pm – 5:15pm

Fees

There is no fee for this program.

Participation in CIT is by selection based on successful completion of Levels 1, 2 & 3 with demonstrated outstanding skills and potential for future part-time employment opportunities with the Club. There are a limited number of spaces available. Those interested should contact Ashley at agordon@bgcbrant.ca OR 519-752-2964 ext. 119 no later than May 6th 2024. Please note if there is an influx of applicants you may be subject to an interview.