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General Information
Quotes from CIT Participants of 2008
Downloads:
C.I.T. Application
C.I.T. Acknowledgement of Risk Form
C.I.T. Health Form
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COUNSELOR in TRAINING PROGRAM!
WHAT IS IT?: The Counselor in Training Program is designed for 16 and 17 year olds who desire to learn more about becoming the women God has called them to be. It is a time of learning what it means to be a Biblical leader, increasing in outdoor wilderness experience, learning more about being a Tapawingo Camp Counselor, helping out ‘behind the scenes’ on the island, receiving Biblical direction on many issues that teenage girls encounter today and so much more! Individuals not interested in being a Tapawingo counselor can still benefit from the C.I.T program. Completion of this program does not automatically ensure a position on staff.
WHEN : This program is three weeks in length.
The first three week session begins July 5th and lasts until July 25th, 2009.
The second three week session begins July 26th and lasts until August 15th, 2009.
FOR WHOM : The program is for girls ages 16 through 17. (Please note that 16 - 17 year olds are STILL able to participate in regular Tapawingo sessions if they desire.)
SET-UP OF PROGRAM : Each Counselor in Training Participant will experience an outdoor, four-day wilderness excursion as a C.I.T. group. For the rest of their time they will experience life on the island through participation in an assortment of leadership training activities, group initiatives, group discussions and assisting the counseling and administrative staff in various activities at Camp Tapawingo.
GOALS OF THE PROGRAM : It is my hope that every C.I.T. participant would accomplish the following objectives: |
- Grow in their personal relationship with the Lord through meaningful discussions, personal quiet times and an overall greater knowledge of what they believe and why they believe it.
- Learn the foundations of being a Tapawingo counselor. Also, have opportunities to lead activity areas, devotionals, singing and drama (if desired) and share any other talents each C.I.T. may have, all under the supervision of Tapawingo staff members!
- Learn how to share the gospel with others.
- Gain an understanding of their spiritual gifts and how to use them for the glory of God!
- Develop deep, long lasting friendships with each C.I.T. participant. Understand what it means to love and serve others as Christ has displayed for us.
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COST : This three-week program is the cost of 2 weeks at Camp Tapawingo. That equals $990 plus a $10 membership fee.
Please contact me for an application. Each session holds SIX participants! SO, don’t delay, apply today! If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (518) 548-4311 ext. 237 or tapawingo@camp-of-the-woods.org. I look forward to hearing from you soon! |
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As a CIT I loved the program, the activities that we were involved in gave us the opportunity to get to know the younger campers as well as bond with our own cabin. The 4 day long hike was amazing and totally worth it! Our counselors helped us grow, by sharing personal experiences and pouring biblical values into our lives. I will never regret being a CIT! – Marie Ardill CIT ‘08
The CIT program was a life changing experience. I was pushed out of my comfort zone, which, at the time was a little difficult. I realize now that I had the time of my life. I got to do things that I did not see myself ever doing, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to participate. We really tried to give all the glory to God and always have the right heart. Through the CIT program I learned that we can do all things through Christ! I learned so much during that time that God is using in my life today. Miss Nellie and Miss Katie were awesome counselors and they taught me so much about being a leader. Now I am able to apply everything I learned last summer by helping out in different ministries. I think the Lord really uses the CIT program to build a deeper relationship with Him and for girls to learn, not only about becoming a leader, but about becoming who they are in Christ! C-I-T-C-C-I-T-I-T! - Jenna Lamphere CIT ‘08
I would definitely recommend the CIT program to other people. It changed my life so much, and now I am truly living for Him not only outwardly but also inwardly. I had a lot of fun learning how to be a good spiritual leader, and learned that not everybody is a leader in every area. Some people have their special fortes, so they are better leaders in those areas. I love Tapawingo, and the CIT program just seemed like the next step I needed in my walk of faith. – Lauren Cooper CIT ‘08
Tapawingo's CIT program was so incredible - it’s difficult to verbalize! Basically, it was a BLAST! Over those three short weeks the Lord showed me so much and enabled me to truly be myself while I grew closer to Him and the other CITs. I loved diving deep into the Word each and every day and exploring spiritual disciplines together-it was so enriching. Also, we learned the importance of prayer, patience and perseverance (Hebrews 12:1!) and were put to the test on our High Peaks Wilderness hike. It was quite challenging, but with constant encouragement from each other and God's help, we mastered those mountains. Through leading cabin devotions, teaching activity periods and helping out around the camp, we learned key leadership skills that will follow us all throughout our lives. I will always remember and cherish the countless lessons I learned and copious amounts of fun my fellow CITs and I had together! The absolute worst part of the CIT program was leaving!" – Laura Ketchum CIT ‘08
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