Leaders in Training (LiTs)
What is a Leader in Training? Someone who is in Y9 (school year 2026) or older and wants to start the process towards becoming a leader at kids camp, but at the current time is not at the right age or stage to lead. LiT's do a lot of 'behind the scenes' work that support the overall running of kids camp, while still being involved with campers and the camp program. For more information, see leadership pathway document below, which outlines our intentional training plan.
Dates January 17th - 22nd
Camp starts at 3pm sunday the 17th and runs until friday 22nd at 7pm
Cost - $110
Whats next? So if you are in Y9 or older and keen to help out behind the scenes at camp while learning more about what it means to be a leader, then apply now! The role will include doing everything from running games, doing dishes, movie editing and working alongside leaders in their cabins. If you want to find out more information then contact us by phone (027 542 3368) otherwise complete the application by clicking the button on the left.
As the program is becoming increasingly popular, completing the application does not guarantee you spot on camp. We will consider all applications and get back to you asap about whether you are accepted.
Why only one week of LiT Program?
The time we have together when the kids arent there in the evening during a day camp means we can run a really strong Lit program with so much time and space for learning and growth. somethign we wont be able to replicate in the first residential week.
Every now and then we run a camp where we ask those Lit's who are close to moving up to come and 'show us how ready they are' its slightly more responsibilty but in a controled way for you to stretch your skills with backup to fail safely and learn from it if need be.
If you feel like that might be you in that catagory, feel free to email William for a chat about it. (Mission@teapotvalley.co.nz)
Kids Camp Leader
What is a leaders role - It is an exciting, memorable, sometimes challenging but hugely rewarding experience! For a typical camp you and another leader will be given a cabin of about 6 awesome kids to look after for the week! or about 10 awesome kids if it is a Day camp. Your job from then on is to get to know them, hang out with them, and be their friend. When you sign up to lead at camp you are committing to camp for the whole week, if you need to be off site for any reason please let us know asap. For more information, see leadership pathway document below
Who can be a leader? If you're 15 or older, have a church or youth leader who can vouch for you being a positive role model and you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself these school holidays then fill out the application form now, link is below - you won't regret it!
Dates
Week 1 - Sunday 10th January - Friday 15th January
Week 2 - Sunday 17th January - Friday 22nd January
Camp starts at 3pm sunday and runs until friday at 7pm
To ensure camp runs a high quality program, and because the program is becoming increasingly popular, completing the application does not guarantee you spot on camp. We will consider all applications and camper numbers and get back to you asap regarding your acceptance.
Leaders Please dont forget!
No Gumboots in kitchen or Dinning room! Please bring appropriate footwear. Redbands are great but they are not perfect... Esspecialy when you get blisters after wearing them for more than one day because its 'cool' to wear them at camp.
We are doing a Scottish themed dress up competition - Scottish themed tallent show - Sctottish ceilidh line dancing Scottish accent competion. this is your challenge to be ready
Signing up to two camps is a lot of work. Im not saying don't do both, just make sure you look after yourself.
If your keen to learn how to plan and run a game at camp, email William and chat about it Mission@teapotvalley.co.nz