The International Training Program is 13
months long. Start dates are in January
and May of each year. We require that
applicants have some pervious experience
working with children and a strong
desire to provide positive life changing
experience to others.
We also
prefer candidates with strong swimming
skills, those who are not afraid of
heights and are able to drive.
The training program is divided into
Four Modules:
School Programs Module
Module consists of training for both the
Environmental Education and Leadership
programs.
Environmental Education Program
Offered to 1st - 6th
grade (6 yrs- 12yrs). Fun hands on
Science based elementary curriculum
(classes) along with traditional camp
activities (team building games, crafts,
swimming, archery, campfire, & hiking).
Program runs from September-June.
Leadership Program
Offered to 6th -12th
grade (11yrs - 18yrs) Includes low and
high ropes course along with challenging
hikes, kayaking, climbing wall/rock
climbing, and some of the traditional
camp activities (camp fire & team
building games) Program runs from
August-June.
Residential Camp
Mostly takes place during the summer. A
traditional camp experience of living in
a cabin with children and providing
traditional camp programs, arts& crafts,
dance & drama, sports, swimming, nature,
beach writing, archery, theme days, camp
dance, and of course camp fire! Runs
June-August and during intersession
breaks.
Click on link for more information about
this training program:
http://www.internationalymca.org/ICCP/Forms2010/International_Training_Program_Info.pdf
