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Mentors In Training Program

Mentors in Training (MITs) are integral to the Cedar Circle Summer Day Camp experience. These volunteers ages 13+ work closely with our summer education team to engage with campers throughout the day and assist with activities, group management, and more! The primary responsibility of an MIT is to be an exemplary role model. While the MITs are guaranteed to have fun, they must realize their role is different from being a camper.

With guidance from Mentor Educators, MITs practice and gain skills in:

  • Group management
  • Leading small activities (small in size and time!)
  • Working with others and taking direction
  • Project planning, management, and task completion

Qualifications:

  • Excited, responsible, and mature young adult (13+ years of age)
  • Enjoy working with elementary-aged children
  • Eager to grow as a leader and mentor
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a farm environment
  • Able to attend the mandatory training session

Interested in learning more about the value of this program? Hear from some of our 2024 MITs in our blog post.

2026 MIT Program

Our MIT program runs for all 8 weeks of Summer Camp. MITs should be able to commit to serving all 5 days of any 2 camp weeks (or more), from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Week 1: June 22–26
Week 2: June 29–July 3
Week 3: July 6–10
Week 4: July 13–17
Week 5: July 20–24
Week 6: July 27–July 31
Week 7: August 3–7
Week 8: August 10–14

There is a mandatory MIT training session on Thursday, June 18th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., which will orient the Mentors in Training to the space, introduce them to the camp staff, and highlight the importance of their roles and expectations during their camp weeks.

TO APPLY

Candidates and their caretakers should take the time to fill out the application form together and reach out with any questions. After you complete the form, our Education Team will contact you via email to confirm your volunteer week(s). Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
 

apply to be an MIT

If you have questions about this program, email us at education@cedarcirclefarm.org or call us at (802) 785-4737.