Teen Leadership Adventure @ Sail Camp

Nashville Sail Camp is proud to be growing the summer camp staff from within, hiring our campers who have attended in the past. The tradition of Teen Leaders add structure to ensure that participants are getting what they need in order to advance to staff positions in the future, developing leadership and an attitude of service back to the camp. This multi-step process supports development of 21st century skills, leadership, sailing ability and instruction. Our hope is that Teen Leaders will join the staff team in the future and work towards certification with US Sailing.

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How it works

Step 1: Attend a session of Nashville Sail Camp

Step 2: Attend Leaders in Training

Step 3: Attend Counselors in Training

Leaders-In-Training (LIT)

Ages 14-17

The Leaders-in-Training program provides the foundation of skill development for young leaders with a focus on:

Teamwork
Communication
Public speaking
Understanding group dynamics

In addition, Leaders-in-Training will work to :

Increase their sailing skill and
Learn motorboat safety to prepare for the TWRA Boater’s Safety license

Leaders-in-Training is available:

June 14-18, 2021
June 21-25, 2021
July 5-9, 2021
July 26-30, 2021

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Extended care is available from 7:45am-5:15 pm for an additional $50/week

Participation is limited to 6 campers each week. Candidates must have completed at least one session as a camper prior to enrolling in Leaders-in-Training.

Counselors-In-Training (CIT)

Ages 15-17

After completing the Leaders-In-Training program, Teen Leaders can apply for Counselors-In-Training (CIT) program. This dual training can be completed in one season or over multiple seasons. Counselors-In-Training are supervised by the head counselor and partnered with a counselor mentor, but Counselors-In-Training are never responsible for supervising campers on their own.

Counselors-In-Training put their leadership skills into practice by:

Leading games and activities with the kids.
Helping with daily setup and clean up of camp.
Learning about the role and responsibilities of a camp counselor by shadowing a camp counselor.
Completing daily leadership workshops to focus on their development and ensure they have the support and tools needed to be successful.

In addition to hands-on leadership experiences, Counselors-In-Training will:

Increase their sailing skills.
Study motorboat safety.
Attempt to pass their TWRA Boater’s Safety test.

Counselors-in-Training is available:

June 14-18, 2021
June 21-25, 2021
July 5-9, 2021
July 26-30, 2021

Each session is Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Extended care is available from 7:45am-5:15 pm for an additional $50/week fee

Participation is limited to 4 Counselors-In-Training each week. Counselors-In-Training candidates must have completed at least one session of Sail Camp and one session of Leaders-In-Training or be at least age 16.