Theory Sessions

The first two weeks will focus on specific counselling strategies, instructional techniques, and sports skill development in all available camp program areas. The schedule is organized to focus primarily on counselling skills in order to prepare CITs for the mentor program. Activity classes are provided to create interest in various camp program areas, increase skill level and develop instructional methods.

Theory and development sessions will be broken up into Counselling Sessions, Teaching Sessions, and Activity Sessions. For example:

Counselling Sessions	Teaching Sessions	Activity Classes
Camper Needs	Communication	Mountain Biking
Emergency Procedures	Planning & Organization	Canoeing
Camper Care	Evaluation Writing	Kayaking
Code of Conduct	Teaching Techniques	Archery
Counselling Techniques	Team Building	Water Sports
Child Abuse		Adventure Sports
Camper Behaviour		Sailing

Theory sessions will be taught in both a lecture format, as well as a hands on practical approach.