Counselor in Training Program

(Epic Name coming soon!)

Ages 16-17 • Price: $850 ($283/week)

Camp Heartwood (6/15 -7/4) • Camp Soulspring (7/6-7/25)

Introducing Westminster Woods Counselor in Training Program! After half a decade, we are thrilled to announce the return of a CIT Program (epic name coming soon!). Click below to learn more about the program, session options, and more!

Contact summerprograms@westminsterwoods.org or call us at 707-874-2426 ext. 612 with any questions.

about the program

We are launching our new Counselor in Training (CIT) Program this summer - epic name coming soon! Our CIT Program provides in-depth training in character development, restorative justice, sustainability, and spiritual development for youth ages 16-17. This leadership training offers youth a chance to form a dynamic community and serve as role models for younger campers who attend Westminster Woods Summer Programs. Applicants can choose to apply for the Camp Heartwood CIT Session or the Camp Soulspring CIT Session. Our CIT program is a residential three week long commitment. CIT’s first experience an extensive week long training the week they arrive. The following two weeks, CIT's rotate between joining a cabin with a Cabin Counselor and working with our Resource "behind the scenes" team.  CIT’s are welcome to stay at camp over the weekend between sessions and will be supervised with exclusive CIT activities throughout the weekends. Be the first to experience this new and inspiring program! 

Desired background

  • Youth ages 16-17.

  • Camper alumni are a plus.

  • Interest in learning leadership skills.

  • Interest/experience in working with children, especially ages 8-14.

  • Interest/experience in music, theater, arts & crafts, sports, and social emotional learning.

  • Certifications in CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding are a plus.

  • Stamina to work long, but rewarding hours.

  • Ability and desire to live and work in an intimate, intentional, and harmonious yet diverse community.

  • Passion and respect for character development, creating a peaceful community, and the environment.

General Responsibilities

  • Assist Cabin Counselors in the care taking of each camper.

  • Assist Cabin Counselors in setting a good example when they facilitate in depth social emotional learning activities.

  • Assist in the creation, set up and take down, and facilitation of elective blocks.

  • Connect with each camper in one's cabin on a personal level.

  • Provide a nurturing, safe, and fun learning environment for our campers.

  • Share your unique experiences, talents, and skills with our community.

  • Learn leadership skills and put them to use with younger campers.

  • Learn all the behind the scene skills it takes to make camp magical.

  • Assist in challenge course tasks.

  • Partake in service based learning.

Spots are limited so applicants must apply and go through an interview process. Applications Open November 1st, 2024 and Close April 1st, 2025. The first round of offers will be sent out April 15th, 2025. The second round of offers will be sent out May 1st, 2025.

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sessions

Interested in becoming a CIT? Applicants can choose to apply for our Camp Heartwood CIT Session or our Camp Soulspring CIT Session. Each CIT session is a three week long commitment. Learn more about each session below!

Camp Heartwood cit session

Dates: 6/15-7/4 • Ages: 16-17 • Price: $850 ($283/week)

CIT’s in our Camp Heartwood CIT Session will stay with us for all three session of  Camp Heartwood! Camp Heartwood is a secular Summer Camp that fosters character development in young people through the dynamic exploration of Friendship, Bravery, and the Power of Choice. Designed by some of the best youth development professionals in the world, this program masterfully blends social emotional learning with epic fun and a sprinkle of chaos culminating in an unforgettable summer camp experience. Visit Camp Heartwood program page to learn more about the program!

Camp Heartwood CIT’s will work with Cabin Counselors in guiding campers to execute the mission of  Camp Heartwood. They will receive intentional training and have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning from our experienced staff!

 

Camp Soulspring cit Session

Ages: 16-17 • Dates: 7/6-7/25 • Rate: $850 ($283/week)

CIT’s in our Camp Soulspring Session will stay with us for all three sessions of Camp Soulspring. Camp Soulspring is a faith-based Summer Camp that nurtures the social and spiritual development of young people. We do this by teaching campers how to best love one another, the pivotal lesson Christ teaches us. These lessons allow us to live in the empowering community we know is possible when people of all different backgrounds come together, exemplifying the inclusive society we strive to live in, and embodying the peaceful world that God intends. Visit our Camp Soulspring program page to learn more about the program!

In addition to the general responsibilities listed above Camp Soulspring CIT responsibilities and desired background include:

Background

  • Interest/experience in spiritual development.

  • Certifications in CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding are a plus.

  • Passion, respect, and dedication for Christianity.

  • Faith driven dedication to care for, respect, encourage, serve, accept, and celebrate all campers and volunteers of all backgrounds. 

Responsibilities

  • Learn to create a safe, exciting, and inspiring community that conveys the inclusive love and acceptance that God gives for all people.

  • Learn to create, implement, and lead social emotional and spiritual activities inspired by and revolving around the lessons Jesus taught us.

  • Commitment to Camp Soulspring’s mission and enthusiasm, open-mindedness, and flexibility when executing this mission to every camper at Camp.

  • Assist Cabin Leaders in setting a good example when they facilitate in depth spiritual activities.

  • Practice relational ministry so that campers experience a sanctuary for transformative experiences.

  • Assist with Golden Paths. Golden Paths allow campers to choose how they want to learn about Christianity. Facilitators will offer a variety of spiritual activities that they are passionate about, designed to help campers further their faith journeys. CIT’s are expected to help create, set up and take down, and facilitate Golden Paths.

  • Ability to be a supportive team player with relational ministry skills.

about our rates

Please choose the price you are able to pay for camp. By choosing a higher pricing tier, you can help us meet our goal of making summer programs available to all campers regardless of their ability to pay for camp. All amounts over the base rate go directly to our Summer Programs Fund, which offers scholarships to campers who need financial aid. All donations (tiers 1-3) are tax deductible. 

Tier 1: $1000 

This $150 donation will help Westminster Woods reach the goal of $30,000 in camperships, allowing campers from all backgrounds to experience the transformational experience camp brings. 

Tier 2: $950

This $100 donation solidifies the down payment necessary for scholarship campers to secure their spot at camp. 

Tier 3: $900 

This $50 donation reflects the actual cost of camp.

Tier 4: $850

This is our subsidized rate.

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