Want to work at camp someday? Our leadership programs will get you started on the right path. Whether your heart is at Rancho or Barker, we’re just happy to share our home with you as you grow as a youth leader. ==== You will learn and experience a variety of camp programs and activities, focusing on planning and implementation. Learn about leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, handling stressful situations, and child development. Help create a positive community at camp by working with various programs and age groups. These leadership opportunities offer valuable skills and experience for girls, many of which will help prepare you for life after high school. ==== Outdoor Program Aide Learn basic outdoor skills and how to work with younger girls. Plan and lead various activities including arts & crafts, songs & games, and camping skills. Take an overnight camping trip to put some of your new skills to the test! Work with your fellow OPAs on team building, planning, and communication skills. Big Project: plan an afternoon full of activities for a younger group and lead them. ==== Outdoor Program Aide 2 Work in conjunction with camp staff to plan and implement programming for younger campers. You will take the lead by helping with morning songs and after meals games; you will also work on a service project for camp. Plan your overnight from location to menu and enjoy a night camping out under the stars. You will also focus on learning about different leadership styles and positive communication techniques. Big Project: plan closing campfire and service project. ==== Counselor In Training* Discover your leadership style while working side-by-side with camp staff. During your first week you will be able to work with campers (overseen by a counselor) teaching one off activities and then put your new teaching knowledge to the test by planning a full day of activities that YOU will lead on your own for a group during your second week. This camps teaching focus will be on age level characteristics, teaching styles, and risk management. Big Project: Plan a full day for a group, do a service project, AND plan an opening campfire. ==== Wrangler In Training* Work with the barn staff and learn what it takes to care for the horses day-to-day throughout the summer. Practice teaching horse care techniques to younger campers such as grooming, leading, and horse safety. Learn even more about tack, western riding, and horse healthcare. You will also receive special lessons just for you and your fellow WITs! Big Project: for week 1 you will lead at least one trail ride, for week 2 you will plan and lead a an arena game or rodeo day. Wranglers in training will also complete a service project while at camp. NOTE: the focus of this camp is NOT riding but teaching and stable management. ==== *CIT & WIT Campers have the option of staying and volunteering at the weekend camp between their sessions. At least 2 campers must stay for any to volunteer. Parents will be contacted the Wednesday prior to make arrangements