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Register for the EHC Leadership and Counselor in Training Program

Register for the EHC Leadership and Counselor in Training Program

The Enchanted Hills Camp (EHC) Summer Leadership Summit focuses on developing leaders who are blind or have low vision in an immersive training environment through soft-skills development and exploration of careers. Participants will gain a better understanding of how to be an effective self-advocate and develop social and independent living skills that will prepare them for transition and post-secondary education program options. Training takes place through discussion, role modeling, and practice under the supervision of experienced LightHouse and EHC staff.
 
The program will start with a week of training where participants will take part in job site readiness exercises that will help participants prepare to become a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) during the summer programs at EHC. In the second week, participants will be assigned to a group of youth campers as a CIT, where participants will apply their new skills learned in the first week of the series with the support and supervision from summer Camp Counselors and experienced camp staff. Throughout the program, CITs will also participate in discussions with leaders from the greater blind community as well as successfully employed blind adults about career opportunities, blindness philosophy, life hacks and many other important topics.

This summit is for teens ages 16 to 18 years old who are blind or have low vision and are serious about improving their leadership skills by learning to work with children in a rigorous camp setting. As part of the program application process, students must complete a student intake form, conduct an interview with program staff and commit to participating fully in the program at EHC. We welcome prospective participants who possess a variety of previous camping experiences or have an interest in exploring the social and recreational work profession to consider applying.
 
Please read the full description, including program objectives, outcomes, and expectations, and learn about costs and how to apply.
 
We are asking prospective participants who are eligible for Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) services to work with their counselors to gain entry to this program.
 
Week 1: June 20 through 24: Leadership Development and Staff Training
Week 2: July 11 through July 16: Counselor in Training Practicum
 
For further information about the Summer Leadership Summit, please don’t hesitate to contact Jamey Gump, Youth Services Coordinator, at JGump@lighthouse-sf.org or 415-694-7372.