LEADERSHIP CAMPS
Camp Y-Koda believes some of the best future counselors are our current campers. The Leaders in Training program at Camp Y-Koda allows the opportunity for our older campers to slowly transition into leadership roles through projects, team building experiences, volunteerism, and assisting lead counselors throughout the camp day. The leadership camps offer a great opportunity for personal growth and wonderful comradery as part of a team.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING CAMP (CIT)
- June 10 - 14, 2024
- Ages 14 - 16
- Registration
This is a one week leadership development camp for those interested in becoming counselors and leaders around the community. The week will focus on teamwork, positive character development, problem solving, values, communication and becoming a positive role model. On Wednesday and Thursday, the group will sleepover and stay in our Johnsonville Lodge to continue their training.
The CITs will also have the opportunity to help out with our younger day camp groups to put some of their newly learned skills to work. The program is designed to challenge the teen participants to be positive role models and future leaders at camp, school and in our community.
PLEASE READ: All CITs will also receive the pre-camp training course during the camp week. If your CIT wishes to volunteer with us after the camp, please contact the camp director for the steps to volunteer with us.
**If your teen is interested in volunteering with us for the Assistant Counselor Volunteer program, we recommend all new volunteers to take this camp.
LEADERS IN TRAINING CAMP (LIT)
- July 29 - August 2, 2024
- Ages 12 - 13
- Registration
LIT Camp is back and we are excited to introduce this great transitional program from Traditional & Teen Camp to our CIT Program. This week we'll focus on introductory leadership skills, team building, and life skills while also enjoying our favorite camp activities. Mid-week we will work on a special service project for Camp Y-Koda.
Questions on our Leadership Programs? Contact us at (920) 467-6882 or droscovius@sheboygancountyymca.org.
Values
CITs learn about the Y's four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, and how they fit into our lives.
Communication
CITs will focus on effective methods of communication, collaborating as a team and why communication is so important.
Influencing and Developing Others
CITs will learn about listening and communicating with others as a leader. They will use these skills in a variety of ways throughout summer and beyond.
Inclusion
CITs learn about working with others from many different backgrounds, preventing exclusion as a form of bullying, and the importance of including everyone. We are stronger together!
Community and Relationships
CITs will focus on building quality relationships while at camp with peers, campers and staff. Strong relationships equal a vibrant camp community.
Coaching and Mentorship
CITs will focus on coaching and mentoring others to the best of their ability. This includes finding what motivates others to succeed and what type of strategies can be used to mentor others.
Personal Growth and Development
CITs will focus on what it means to self-develop, how growth applies to us, and the effect that seeking growth has on each of us as individuals.
SUMMER CAMP ASSISTANT COUNSELOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Age 14 & Older
The Assistant Counselor Volunteer Program offers countless opportunities to interact with children, lead activities and participate in camp programs. Volunteers fulfill many different roles at camp. Volunteers must have a sincere desire to become strong leaders, a wish to give back to the camp community, a strong work ethic, lots of energy and creativity, a positive attitude and the ability to put children's needs ahead of their own.
The objective of this program is to better prepare the participants to be future leaders, in or out of the camp setting. This is done through hands-on experiences, guidance from staff members and, of course, training. Our camp requires all volunteers to partake in the mandatory pre-camp training to learn the expectations and duties of an Assistant Counselor Volunteer. Although it is not required, we highly recommend enrolling into our CIT Camp. In the CIT Camp, our participants will receive the mandatory pre-camp training and in addition learn ice breakers & games, communication & teamwork, and the mission of the YMCA and Camp Y-Koda. More information about the CIT camp can be found in our Summer Camp Brochure.
STEPS TO VOLUNTEER
- Complete our "New Volunteer Forms" below.
- All applications can be submitted to Dani at droscovius@sheboygancountyymca.org OR drop/mail the form to Camp Y-Koda at our address.
- Once your application has been reviewed, a representative will contact you for a potential interview and discuss the camp training information.
For all past volunteers (Past years - 2023) who wish to volunteer in 2024 please complete the "Returning Volunteer Forms" below.