YOUTH LEADERSHIP
Leading by example
Throughout the summer our camp staff have the support of a group of Counselors and Shadows in Training (CITs and SITs). This group of youth aged 14-17 are mentored by staff and receive five days of pre-camp training as well as additional trainings throughout the summer.
The goal of the Youth Leadership Program is to provide youth from underserved communities to build work experience and professional skills in an environment that is safe and supportive.
We want to empower youth to feel like they can make a difference in and for their communities by giving them opportunities to do work that feels meaningful and valuable. Participants in this program have the chance to spend their summer with a group of like-minded peers and mentors.
In addition to working alongside staff, CITs and SITs spend one day each week accompanied by the Youth Leadership Coordinator on an outing. These trips include team building activities, leadership development workshops and more. Many Youth Leadership Program participants go on to become Camp Cosmos staff.
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CITs and SITs are paid a weekly stipend for their participation in the program.
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