Leadership Development Programs

Quest I

Ages: 16 or older by December 31st

Length: 11 days

  • Attend eleven days of leadership training at Garratt's Island

  • Quest 1 conisists of fun & educational workshops on working with children, teaching camp activities and developing your leadership capabilities. Quest 1 participants will be working with campers and will be expected to be mature and responsible.

  • To register for Quest 1, please fill out our summer registration/medical form and return it to the office by the registration deadline. Late registrations will be accepted if there is still room in the program. Those registering for Quest 1 are not eligible for either L.I.T. or Residential camps.

  • Each Quest 1 applicant will have a phone conversation with the Quest Director before the summer to ensure they understand the Quest 1 program.

Quest II

Ages: 17 or older by December 31st

Length: 2 weeks plus the possibility of interning at future camp sessions

  • Quest 2 consists of two weeks of fun and exhilarating training at Rainbow Lake. A series of supported apprenticeships as both a group leader and activity head conclude the training.You will experience the behind-the-scenes action of camp--everything from the inner workings of the kitchen to programming a campfire.

  • After the two weeks of training it is possible to return, as an intern, for camp sessions at Garratt's Island and/or Rainbow Lake. As interns, they will have similar responsibilities as a Camp Trillium Volunteer and will receive ongoing support from the Quest 2 Directors. They will be matched with camper special friends and assist in all aspects of camp life. Quest 2 participants will arrange their interning schedule with the Quest Directors after the successful completion of the Quest 2 training.

  • To apply for the Quest 2 program please contact the office in January to set up an interview and to receive an application. Because Interns will be in a position of trust with campers, all applicants will have an interview to determine if they are a good match for the Quest 2 program. In addition, you will need to fill out a summer registration/medical form and return it to the office by the summer deadline. Late registrations will be accepted if there is still room in the program.


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