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Learning to Lead
For campers that have completed grade 8 (Leaders-in-Training) & grade 9 (Counsellors-in-Training), we offer a summer experience that not only offers development in leadership theory and skill-building but an opportunity to apply them in a fun, supportive environment. These future Robin Hood leaders receive a valuable foundation under the supervision of our most experienced camp staff.
The Journey to Become Staff
Many of our current camp staff participated in our LIT/CIT program and credit their success as leaders to their participation in this program. After assessing the successes of this program for the last few years, Camp Robin Hood will be only offering the following programs.
| Age Group | Session 1 & 2 June 30-July 24 | Session 3 July 27-August 7 | Session 4 August 10-21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leader-in-Training - LIT (completed Grade 8) | The Leadership Development Program (Must attend for full four week program) | Learn, Lead & Live Camp | Learn, Lead & Live Camp |
| Counsellor-in-Training - CIT (completed Grade 9) | The Leadership Development Program (Must attend for full four week program) | Learn, Lead & Live Camp | Summer Internship Program* |
* For Grade 9’s only, upon completion of The Leadership Development Program & successful interview with a member of our Leadership Team.
Option 1: The Leadership Development Program (Session 1 & 2)
This 4-week program offered to grade 8 & 9 campers, is the foundational experience to becoming a future staff member. The program is a fun-filled, team-building and learning experience with their peer group. It includes participation in sessions that develop skills in activity planning and delivery, implementation of behaviour management techniques and strategies to motivate campers of all abilities. In fact, many of the skills learned in this program are “life-long learnables” that will benefit these campers throughout their life no matter what path they choose to pursue.
As Part of the Leadership Development Program (Sessions 1 & 2) in July, each participant will experience:
- A 3 day Leadership Retreat to the Claremont Conservation Field Centre
- 1 day trip to Treetop Trekking
- Weekly counsellor-readiness workshops on a variety of relevant leadership topics
- Participation in a community service initiative
- First-Aid Training and Certification
- Hands on, supervised placements in activity and age-group areas
- 25 volunteer hours certificate of completion
- A commemorative Leadership Program Sweatshirt
Note: The program will be tailored specifically such that participants who have completed grade 8 or grade 9 will have separate expectations during placements and roles in leadership initiatives.
Option 2: Learn, Lead & Live Camp – Session 3 for Grade 8 & 9 & Session 4 only for Grade 8’s
This experience is available to anyone completed Grade 8 & 9 (participation in Option 1 is not required) who would like a fun-filled program focused more on a typical day camp experience with daily participation in selected arts, adventure and sports activities while still experiencing leadership workshops that focus on team-building. All participants will work on a fun group project that will build on lessons learned from their workshops. Short placement experiences are added to round out this experience.
Note: Volunteer hours, completion certificates and other features of Option 1 are not components of this experience..
For Grade 9’s Only – “Summer Internships”
After successful completion in our core Leadership Development Program (Option 1), Grade 9 (CIT) participants are invited to apply to one (1) of two paid internships during Session 4. This will be an excellent opportunity to put their training into action, get additional experience while providing camp with additional supervision and support during the last two weeks of the summer.
Here are some details:
A Great Feature Of This Program: Earn High School Credits at Camp!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our Camp Robin Hood community! This summer, we are partnering with Wiz Kidz Learning Centre to offer Ontario Ministry–approved high school credits to our LITs and CITs.
This is a unique opportunity for students to earn a high school credit while continuing to enjoy the exact same leadership experience they know and love at camp. Nothing about your summer at Camp Robin Hood changes. All leadership responsibilities, activities, and programming remain exactly the same. The camp day itself serves as your “field trip” and experiential learning!
How It Works
LITs and CITs may choose ONE of the following courses. If you are returning next year, you may take the course you did not take this summer.
| Feature | GPP3O: Leadership & Peer Support | PLF4M: Recreation & Healthy Active Living |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Level | Grade 11 (O-level) | Grade 12 (M-level) |
| Academic Use | Used toward one of the 30 credits needed for OSSD. | One of the 6 Grade 12 courses required for University/College applications. |
| Prerequisites | None | Grade 9 Physical Education (PPL1O) |
| Eligibility | Entering Grades 9–12 | Entering Grades 10–12 |
| Camp Integration | Leadership roles at camp align with curriculum expectations. | Leadership roles at camp align with curriculum expectations. |
| Online Component | Short asynchronous work via Wiz Kidz. Start anytime after camp begins. | Short asynchronous work via Wiz Kidz. Start anytime after camp ends. |
| Cost | $500 per LIT or CIT | $500 per LIT or CIT |
“Simply put, if nothing about your summer has to change, why not earn a high school credit while having the best summer ever at Camp Robin Hood?”
Staff Leadership of our LIT/CIT Program
Under the supervision of our Associate Director Ryan Minster, a YRDSB school Principal, the LIT/CIT program is delivered by Division Head Mike Taverna and Unit Head Kayla Mainolfi. We couldn’t ask for a better team to ensure the most impactful, skill building and fun experience for your child. An online spring information session will be held to share all of the exciting details our LIT/CIT’s will be having this summer. Details of this information session is typically shared in early May.
