Girl Scouts River Valleys offers two and three-week-long summer camp sessions focused entirely on prepping girls entering grades 10 through 12 next fall to be future camp counselors and above all, future leaders.
Program Types
Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I)
Session Dates & Locations
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Jun 21 – Jul 3, Camp Northwoods
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Jul 5 – Jul 17, Camp Lakamaga
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Jul 19 – Jul 31, Camp Elk River
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Aug 2 – Aug 14, Camp Northwoods
- Duration: 13 days, 12 nights
- Prerequisites: None
- Fall 2020 Grades: 10-12
- Session Category:
- Early Riser Fee: $435
- Member Fee: $475
- Non-Member Fee: $570
Share your love of Girl Scout Camp with younger girls and learn the skills you need to become a camp staff member! Through Counselor-in-Training I (CIT I), you’ll take on leadership roles at camp and help lead activities alongside counselors, offer input, and gain valuable leadership and career skills.
Counselor-in-Training II (CIT II)
Session Dates & Locations
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Jul 5 – Jul 24, Camp Northwoods
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Jul 12 – Jul 31, Camp Lakamaga
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Jul 26 – Aug 14, Camp Northwoods
- Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
- Prerequisites: Completion of CIT I
- Fall 2020 Grades: 11-12
- Session Category:
- Early Riser Fee: $515
- Member Fee: $575
- Non-Member Fee: $690
This three-week session is the next step in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. Building on your previous CIT I experience, you’ll take part in intensive leadership skills training, shadow camp staff members, and see behind the scenes into what it takes to run a camp. Learn behavior management techniques, effective communication, decision making, and conflict resolution. Serving as a role model for our other campers, you spend more time with camp counselors, planning and delivering programs.
Wilderness Guide-in-Training (WGIT)
Session Dates & Locations
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Jul 26 – Aug 14, Camp Northwoods
- Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
- Prerequisites: Completion of CIT II, previous remote camping experience, and extensive leadership experience required.
- Fall 2020 Grades: 12
- Session Category:
- Early Riser Fee: $515
- Member Fee: $575
- Non-Member Fee: $690
This three-week session in the next step in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. Learn to teach outdoor skills and minimal impact camping, and share your passion for wilderness trips with younger girls! As a Wilderness Guide-in-Training, you’ll help camp staff and leaders prepare for wilderness trips. Depending on the schedule, you may even go with a group out on trail.
Wrangler-in-Training (WIT)
Session Dates & Locations
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Jul 26 – Aug 14, Camp Northwoods
- Duration: 20 days, 19 nights
- Prerequisites: Completion of CIT II, and at least three years of horseback riding experience required.
- Fall 2020 Grades: 12
- Session Category:
- Early Riser Fee: $515
- Member Fee: $575
- Non-Member Fee: $690
Spend the summer teaching younger girls about your favorite topic–horses! This three-week session is the final step in the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. Learn specifics of teaching barn science, caring for horses, and riding skills. Shadow barn staff, help with barn and horse care, share your horse knowledge with younger girls, and spend time with campers during other activities.
Application & Registration Process
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Find a Session That Fits
Browse each type of leadership program and find a camp location and dates that fit your summer schedule.
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Apply for a Spot
To secure registration for your selected session, apply to the camp’s specific program through the online application below.
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Hold Tight
Your application will be reviewed by a Girl Scouts River Valleys Camp Director. You will receive an email with your application status and next steps within two weeks of submission.
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Registration
If accepted, Girl Scouts River Valleys will register you for one of your pre-selected sessions between March 6 and March 10. The fee will be based on the date you applied and your membership status. You will receive a session confirmation email and will be invoiced your registration fee.
All Session Dates & Locations
| Leadership Session | Fall 2020 Grade | Session Location | Session Dates |
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| Counselor in Training I | 10-12 | Camp Northwoods | Jun 21 - Jul 3 Aug 2 - Aug 14 |
| 10-12 | Camp Lakamaga | Jul 5 - Jul 17 | |
| 10-12 | Camp Elk River | Jul 19 - Jul 31 | |
| Counselor in Training II | 11-12 | Camp Lakamaga | Jul 12 - Jul 31 |
| 11-12 | Camp Northwoods | Jul 5 - Jul 24 Jul 26 - Aug 14 |
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| Wrangler in Training | 12 | Camp Northwoods | Jul 26 - Aug 14 |
| Wilderness Guide in Training | 12 | Camp Northwoods | Jul 26 - Aug 14 |
Application
Program FAQs
Are there prerequisites for each session?
- Counselor-in-Training I: None
- Counselor-in-Training II: Completion of Counselor-in-Training I
- Wilderness Guide-in-Training: Completion of Counselor-in-Training II, previous remote camping experience, and extensive leadership experience required.
- Wrangler-in-Training: Completion of Counselor-in-Training II, and at least three years of horseback riding experience.
I didn’t have to apply last year, why do I need to apply this year?
Due to the length of each leadership training session it is important to consider applicants who are fully prepared and invested in the program. All girls, regardless of number of previous years as a counselor-in-training (CIT), will need to complete the online application.
Who can apply for leadership sessions?
Girls entering grades 10-12 in fall 2020.
Is financial assistance available for these leadership sessions?
Yes, you can apply for financial assistance just like you would for any other camp session through the online Financial Assistance Application When asked what you are requesting assistance for, select “Council-led Resident Camp.” Please wait until you have received your approval and session confirmation email before requesting financial assistance.
What happens once your application is accepted?
Getting accepted means your spot in a leadership session is held and you do NOT need to participate in online Camp registration in February. You will receive a confirmation email with your session information and next steps. Girl Scouts River Valleys will register you for one of the top two sessions selected on the online application between March 6 and March 10.
What if you are not accepted or sessions are full?
You will be notified of your application status within two weeks after your submission. If your application is not accepted or sessions are full you are welcome to browse our other available camp sessions.
What if I need to cancel?
Girl Scouts River Valleys Camp & Cancellation Policies apply to all leadership camp sessions. Transfer requests will be handled on a case-by-case basis and only if alternative spots are available.
Does the application ever close?
The application will close when all sessions are filled. If you are interested in one of these camp sessions after the application has closed, please reach out to us at girlscouts@girlscoutsrv.org.
