LEADER IN TRAINING PROGRAM

CHECK BACK THIS FALL FOR INFO ON 2011 LIT PROGRAM.

Requirements for the LIT Program

• Must be between your sophomore and junior year of high school. (This program is not based on camper age.)
• Must be able to attend four sessions consecutively the latter part of summer. Check back this fall for specific dates. Please note these dates will NOT be flexible and applicants must be available for the entire four week program.
• The 2011 fee for the LIT program will be set in Fall 2010.  This includes First Aid and CPR training, two shirts and an LIT group photo.
• Must be able to attend a luncheon and training the first Sunday of Counselor Training Week.
• Must be prepared to be a role model to both campers and peers while learning leadership skills.

Details of the LIT Program

• Learn by doing in a safe environment.
• Each session participants are assigned to a counselor and cabin of campers for the purpose of “shadowing” during meals, free time, coffee breaks and evening activities providing the opportunity to develop leadership skills while learning the characteristic traits of different age groups.
• Four of the eight daily classes spent in the camp program according to a participants rank(s) at Rawhide.
• Two of the eight daily classes spent assisting/teaching Rawhide’s classes/electives to campers.
• The remaining two classes designated as LIT class learning leadership skills.
• Participation in the weekly Horse Show permitted.
• Promote and maintain the recycling program.
• Weekly evaluations are done so participants can learn their strengths while setting tangible goals for growth opportunities. 
• Time off provided every Saturday at noon to Sunday at noon.  Participants are required (unless previous arrangements have been made with the CIT/LIT Director) to leave the ranch for some needed rest and relaxation due to their busy daily schedule and lack of free time during the week.

Focus of the LIT Program
The LIT classes along with the structure of this program will focus on communication; teamwork; empathy; responsibility; respect; creativity; conflict resolution; and problem solving.

Goal of the LIT Program
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.

Application Process
We encourage all those prepared to take on additional responsibility and the challenges of leadership to download and submit all the necessary paperwork by February 1st.  The process provides excellent preparation for a job and/or the college application process one will encounter later in life.

• Application
• Parent/Guardian Reference
• Three personal references from teachers, coaches, religious leaders and/or an employer.
• Please note close friends of the family or Rawhide staff (past or present) are not sufficient for our purposes

Please note close friends of the family are not sufficient for our purposes.

• Face to face interviews will be arranged starting in early March here at Rawhide Ranch.

Applicants will be notified typically in early May of their acceptance in the program after all interviews have been completed.  Unfortunately, we have a limited number of spaces in this program so not all who apply are accepted.  Those choosing to apply should not simply do so to extend their camper experience.  We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in learning how to be an effective leader of children while developing their own personal leadership skills.  All those invited to participate should understand the opportunity is a privilege and approach it with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.