LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM

The Leader In Training program is designed for those campers prepared to be a role model to both campers and peers while learning leadership skills. Those eligible to apply are campers between their sophomore and junior year of high school. It is a four-week program during Sessions 6, 7, 8 and 9. Each participant is given time off every Saturday at noon to Sunday at noon where they are required to leave the ranch for some needed rest and relaxation due to their busy daily schedule and lack of free time during the week.

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The LIT program, like the camp setting, is structured so one learns by doing in a safe environment. During each session, participants will be assigned to a counselor and cabin of campers to shadow during meals, free time, coffee breaks and evening activities allowing them the opportunity to develop their leadership skills while learning the characteristic traits of different age groups. They spend four of the eight daily classes in the camp program according to their ranks at Rawhide while still having the opportunity to participate in the weekly Horse Show. The other half of their day is divided between LIT classes and assisting in the classes and electives offered to campers. The LIT classes along with the structure of this program will focus on communication; teamwork; empathy; responsibility; respect; creativity; conflict resolution and problem solving. Weekly evaluations are done so participants can learn their strengths while setting tangible goals for developing the areas where they may not be as strong. Our goal is to have participants emerge from the program having developed leadership skills along with an increased level of confidence so they can apply these skills at school and in their community to make a positive difference.

We encourage all those prepared to take on the additional responsibility and challenges of leadership to submit an application, parent/guardian reference and three personal references from teachers, coaches, religious leaders and/or an employer. Please note close friends of the family are not the best option or sufficient for our purposes. Individual interviews will be arranged in spring and applicants will then be notified of their acceptance in the program after all interviews have been completed. The entire process is excellent preparation for a job and/or the college application process one will encounter later in life.

Fee for the LIT Program: $1,730 total. The program runs from sessions 6, 7, 8 and 9 from July 20 to August 16 for a total of fourweeks. You must be able to attend all four sessions. These dates are NOT flexible.

Unfortunately, we have a limited number of spaces in our program so not all who apply are accepted. One should not simply apply because they hope to extend their camper experience but rather because they have a strong interest in learning how to be a terrific leader of children while developing their own leadership skills. All those invited to participate should understand the opportunity is a privilege and approach it with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Requirements for the LIT Program and How to Apply

• Must be between your sophomore and junior year of high school.
• Must be able to attend Sessions 6, 7, 8 and 9 from July 20 to August 16 (four weeks). Please note these dates are NOT flexible.
• Must be able to attend a luncheon and training on Sunday, June 8.
• Must complete an application and acquire a parent/ guardian reference plus three personal references. All paperwork is due by February 1, 2008. These forms can be downloaded from our website or you can call or email to a request these forms be mailed out to you.
• Must attend an interview and be offered the position.
• The fee for the LIT program is $1,730 total (includes a $200 non-refundable deposit). The fee includes First Aid and CPR training, two shirts and an LIT group photo.