Campers in Leadership Training (CILT)
The CILT (Campers In Leadership Training)
program is a long running tradition at Skylake. CILTs are the
oldest campers, those that have just completed 9th or 10th
grade, and are looking for the next step in their summer camp
experience. CILT’s are still campers so they enjoy all of the
same activities and camper privileges, and even given a few
additional privileges, but also go through a structured
leadership course.
| First Year CILTs attend
regular training workshops to focus on building leadership,
organizational skills and qualities while also working on a
group project each session. First year CILTs also are given
Lifeguard Training which prepares them for a certified Red Cross
Lifeguarding Course. CILTs may opt for Wrangler Training,
instead of Lifeguard Training, which includes learning every
aspect of running a successful horse program, including care for
the animals and safety for the children. First Year CILTs live
in a cabin with their peers and also choose the activities
they’d like to participate in on days when they are not in
Lifeguard or Wrangler Training. Afternoons are always spent in a
group activity or relaxing with peers. A CILT four night back
pack adventure is also a mandatory part of the program which
brings these campers out into the Ansel Adams Wilderness with
our trained Trips Staff. These trips are always a highlight of
the month, regardless how the trip is viewed before hitting the
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 Second Year CILTs must have
completed the CILT I program. CILT II’s are given more focused
leadership training through living in a cabin with younger
campers along with a formal cabin counselor. CILT II’s are
usually placed in a Chipmunk or Chickadee cabin to act as big
brother or sister and aid the counselor. The CILT II program is
highly regarded as the stepping stone to working on staff. CILT
II’s also are able to partake in the activities of their choice
throughout the summer. Second year CILTs are also given the
opportunity to join younger campers and a staff member on day
trips into Yosemite Valley.
The CILTs also help the Activities Director to carry out
Skylake’s special theme days as well as camp dances. This gives
our older camper some hands on experiences while working closely
with an Administrative staff member.
Weekly trips via canoe to Miller’s for a milkshake are always a
treat and an adored afternoon outing for the CILTs.
The CILT program offers Skylake campers a path to return on
staff once they have had one year of college while also helping
to build great leadership skills and qualities. The CILT program
is also a wonderful addition to add to College applications.
Many CILT grads have used Skylake as a reference on College
entrance applications.
Application Process and Information:
Please feel free to contact us with any
questions on Skylake’s CILT program! Contact Adrienne
Portnoy-Durgin at
Adrienne@skylake.com.
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