The Best Way To Prepare For Employment
Including Summer Camp Work
Topics Include
-Leadership
-Communication
-Safety and Human Rights
-Managing conflict and mediation
-Summer camp skills (e.g. facilitating play, crafting, camp songs and more)
-Important employment skills (responsibility, consistency, reliability)
-First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Training
28 hours of in-class training (completed on Saturdays – see dates below)
A one-month volunteer placement at Fun Quest Day Camp located at the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club (13 Old Slys Rd.) across from Lower Reach Park.
Training Details
• In-class training – 9am to 4pm
April 26 & May 3, 10 & 17 2025
• Volunteer Fun Quest Camp Placement
9 am-4pm Weekdays either
June 30-July 25 OR August 4-29, 2025
Upon successful completion of the program, these hours will provide training and also result in a letter* confirming completion of 40 volunteer hours (*for participants currently enrolled in high school)
What to Bring to Camp Placement
Hat & Sunscreen
Water bottle
Nut free lunch and 2 snacks
Bathing suit and towel
Running shoes and socks
Optional to Bring to Camp
Toonies/money for canteen snacks and drinks (all items are $2).
The canteen is only open at lunch break. Options include Bubly drinks, chips, nut free granola bars, and hot dogs on Fridays.
What NOT to Bring to Camp
X cell phones
(these can be stored in a locker on location and checked before and after camp – if you need to reach an LIT participant while they are on placement at the camp please call the office)
X electronic/handheld games
X valuable/precious items
X pets
Tuition Cost
$397 + HST
This includes a Leadership Academy T-shirt and certification in First Aid/CPR/AED
