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The Totems Program – NEW for 2012!
Grades 9-12
July 15-28 – $895
This two-week program is for those campers interested in learning more “hard” camp skills. Totems campers will leave camp with the ability to teach skills like archery, weaving, arts & crafts, and plant identification. They may also go on an extended overnight, learn how to belay participants on the climbing wall, and become certified in First Aid & CPR.
There is no application process for Totems. Register early – space is limited!
The Gears Program
Grades 9-12
Sessions 1&2, 3&4, 5&6, 7&8 – $125
Gears Application Deadline is February 25th, 2012
This program is for those campers who want to get more involved in camp by working in our camp kitchen cleaning dishes and setting up meals in our dining facility. They can expect to work hard and then have the opportunity to experience the fun things at Camp Namanu after completing their daily tasks.
Applicants must be 14 – 18 years old and entering 9th – 12th grade in the fall of 2012. The Gears program requires an application along with references and is competitive.
“Many, many thanks to staff, counselors, CITs and fellow campers who participated in weeks 5 and 6. Our son, Steven, had an outstanding time…” - Parent of Namanu Gears Camper
The Counselor In Training (CIT) Program
Grade 11
August 5-25 – $775 per year
C.I.T. 1 Applications are now closed.
Camp Namanu’s 2-year Counselor in Training (CIT) program transitions youth from campers to potential staff members. CITs follow a dynamic Camp Fire Columbia curriculum designed to teach them about child development, behavior management, communication, decision-making and leadership. These young leaders receive mentoring, weekly evaluations, gain real-life meaningful experiences, and are empowered to make and live by their own good decisions.
CIT 1 applicants must be 15 or 16 years old and entering the 11th grade in the fall of 2012.
The Counselor In Training 2 (CIT2) Program
Grade 11
July 8-August 4 – $775 per year
CIT 2 participants have already completed CIT 1 and are invited to attend the second year of the program. We are unable to make any exceptions to this requirement.
Namanu’s CIT program is competitive and requires an application, references, and an interview.
For more information about the Totems, Gears or CIT Programs, please contact Kim Summers, Resident Camp Director, at klarsen@campfirecolumbia.org or 503.224.7800.