In Training Programs
Counselor in Training (CiT)
This month-long program is offered twice per summer. It gives participants a well-rounded overview of the entire Frost Valley Camp Counselor experience. Campers participate in workshops and get firsthand experience working with children. They go on a wilderness trip where they learn to plan meals, set up, and break down camp, and use resourcefulness to overcome obstacles. This program gives campers the experience needed to become a camp counselor.
Wrangler in Training (WiT)
The Wrangler in Training Program is designed to give previous equestrian campers the chance to see what it’s like to be a counselor and staff member with the Equestrian Programs at Frost Valley. The month-long sessions of the WiT program will take place at East Valley Ranch twice during the summer. WiTs will complete an in-cabin as well as an in-barn week where they will go through some essential training required to become a counselor at Frost Valley. They will also complete a service week where they will help give back to the Frost Valley community.
Adventurer in Training (AiT)
In this month-long program, Adventure CiTs participate in leadership training and development, however, this program focuses on creating outdoor adventure leaders. Adventure CiTs spend more time on overnights and learning outdoor teaching skills, such as fire building, water purification, and camping techniques.
Farm Leaders in Training (FiT)
During the month-long Farm Leader-in-Training program, the FiTs will have a week of essential training required to be a counselor. They will partake in a 4-day, 3-night hike. They will help lead and plan a specialty class for campers, and lastly, they will spend a week shadowing counselors for an “in yurt” experience. These campers grow more than just produce – they grow in character by gaining leadership skills, acting as role models, and learning the basics of becoming a camp counselor someday.
