Centauri’s "Leaders-in-Training (LIT)" Program

 

3-part leadership certification, ages 15-18
One component of the Leadership Program is offered in each session, campers who complete all 3 components of the leadership program receive their Centauri LIT Certification. Workshops take place in the afternoon elective period, so campers still choose an arts major. Sessions are lively and informal and LITs also take on leadership duties such as planning a campfire or themed meal. Participation in the LIT program brings with it expectations that campers will be leaders within the community, and in return LITs take part in special activities such as Night Walks. All LITs must complete ‘Inspiration Challenges’ and other leadership tasks in order to receive certification. There is no additional charge for campers wishing to take the leadership program, but participation is by invitation only. All LITs receive a training manual and written evaluation. New for 2010: only the Session 3 component - and the S.U.P.E.R program - will be open to 15 year olds.

　

Session One : Personal Skills & Activities Leadership - ages 16-17

Are you a leader? A problem solver? A team player? What skills do you have that will help you get ahead? Find out more about yourself and maximise your potential! Learn how to lead big groups, design activities and turn ideas into successful events. As a final challenge, design an activity for ‘Litsarama’ night!

 

Session Two: 'Teaching Skills' - ages 16-18

Attend classes in teaching technique, observe and assist a teacher, then end the session by creating and leading a workshop with guidance and support. As a final challenge, design and teach a workshop of your own for younger camps.

 

Session Three: 'Counselling Skills' - ages 16-18 only

Learn how to design group activities suited to different ages, and role-play situations you may encounter as a counsellor. Discover what it takes to be an outstanding camp counsellor. As a final challenge, shadow a counsellor and run activities for a younger dorm.

 

In addition, the following University Preparation Program is available for campers aged 15-18:

 

Session Four: The S.U.P.E.R. Challenge!!!! - ages 15-18

Simple University Preparation for Entrance to the Real world!! What skills will you need when you go away to university and have to fend for yourself? Surprisingly, malnutrition is becoming a huge problem among university students. How do you cook healthy food, when money and time are limited? We will learn about nutrition and budgeting, stress management, and how to choose the university and program that is right for you. We will also discover how to be streetwise, taking a class in self defence. Need to learn how to do your own laundry, organise finances and manage your time? Then join us, and equip yourself for the soon-to-come leap to independence!

Since the new component of LIT in session 4 has little to do with camp leadership, campers may achieve Alitni status even if this component is not taken.