The best campers can become the best staff.
If you're teen is interested in growing as a leader and helping other campers having the same and better expereinces than they've had - then consider our Counselor-in-Training or Wrangler-in-Training programs.
Potential CITs and WITs must register and go through an application process and be accepted. Graduates 16 and older may be able to help with weekend work during the school year. The best graduates 17 and older may be invited to work a later camp session.
Wranglers-in-Training
WIT is a three-week hands-on program for 16 and 17 year olds to learn basic horse management and how to teach arena horsemanship and western trail riding. Participants also learn the "whys" of horse theory. WIT will complete American Red Cross and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Emphasis will be placed on working with groups and understanding children and their behavior. Responsibilities include assisting instructors in teaching, feeding and basic horse medical care as well as trail and barn maintenance and tack repair. Rodoes and an overnight pack trip are included in this program.
Counselors in Training
This three-week vigorous program allows 16 and 17 year olds to participate in various teaching sessions, learning activities and service projects with counselors and two CIT coordinators. Emphasis is placed on working with groups and understanding children and their behavior.
There is an application process to be accepted as a CIT or WIT. If you are interested in either of these programs, please complete the register online today. An additional application packet will be mailed.