LAUNCHING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Camp Y-Noah offers two different leadership programs each summer that are designed to help teens grow in their leadership abilities, interpersonal communication, and critical thinking skills. Our goal is that they leave our program knowing that they are global citizens with the abilities to impact their peers, community, and the world for the better.
As with all of our Overnight Programs, YMCA Members receive a $50 discount on all of our leadership programs.
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2024 OPENS NOV. 1!
LEADERSHIP Y-NOAH (LYN)
Ages 15-16
Campers who will be 15 or 16 years old by the first day of the program are eligible for our unique LIT program. This program is new this year, and we are very excited to continue to help cultivate the leaders of tomorrow. More program details to come!
Check In: July 21 from 3-5pm
Check Out: July 27 at 9:00am
Cost for Program: $750
COUNSELORS IN TRAINING (CIT)
Ages 16-17
Counselors in Training is a three week experience for those who have a sincere desire to develop their leadership abilities. CITs live side-by-side with counselors and campers in cabins developing a variety of skills and gaining new experiences. It has been a huge focus for our leadership team at Camp Y-Noah to continue to grow this program so that we not only create a highly skilled applicant pool for future camp staff, but that we are also sending CITs home who are better prepared for school, college, and the workforce.
This program offers participants the opportunity to work on counseling skills, conflict resolution, behavior management, teaching techniques, program development, and more. This program is designed to help transition CITs from being a camper to focusing on becoming mentors and role models for others. The CIT must be at least 16 years of age at program start date.
The first week of programming includes extensive training and a behind the scenes experience of camp, followed by assisting in our Day and Overnight Camp programs.
The CIT program is held over three consecutive weeks. CITs will check in on Sunday afternoons (3pm) and will check out on Saturday mornings (9:30am). They are encouraged to spend time at home on their day off.
2024 Dates: June 9 - 29
Cost for Program: $995
This year, we'll be integrating a small application + interview process into the Counselors in Training Program to help discern if this is the right program for campers. If you or your camper is interested in this program, please email Joan at joanw@akronymca.org to begin the process. Campers cannot participate in this program without completing this step.
HEAR FROM OUR CAMPERS
In this video, some of our LITs explain the impact the program had on them. It also gives an excellent snapshot of what our two-week program looks like!