• participate in discussions and do selected readings about leadership
• practice skills working with children
• develop an understanding of the camp philosophy and how it is put into practice
• learn what it is to become a role-model for campers and peers, abiding by the camp rules and standards of conduct

• participate in farm chores, grounds and forest maintenance tasks and kitchen duties

• assist counsellors in leading certain activities with campers
• assist at camp programs and procedures, such as meals, bedtimes, quiet-time periods and nightwatch supervision
• observe counsellors and assist them in carrying out their daily routine when needed

• preference is given to former Camp Narnia campers
• applicants should be 16-18 years of age at the time of taking the course
• submit a L.I.P. I application form PDF or Word Doc
• demonstrate an understanding of the camp philosophy and be prepared to sign an agreement to adhere to camp rules

* includes Counsellor in Training (C.I.T.) option

Applicants who have completed the 1st year L.I.P. program at Camp Narnia or equivalent training are invited to apply for the 2nd year program. Beginning in 2006 interviews are required, preferably in person or, in extenuating circumstances, may be conducted by phone. Interviews will be scheduled both in Victoria and Vancouver.

Due to an increasing popularity of the L.I.P. program and the consequent growing number of applicants we have made some changes to the 2nd year component of the program. This is in order to provide participants with the opportunity for a higher level of training before assuming the responsibilities of a cabin counsellor. Applicants will have the option to apply for a position as a C.I.T. (Counsellor in Training) in their second year. The applicants’ past performance in the L.I.P. program, together with other related experience and the personal interview are all considered in selecting participants for the L.I.P. II and C.I.T. programs.

A L.I.P. II will, at times, assist counsellors with their cabins and learn to play a more integral role in the camp operations as well as participate in a new series of in-service training. This training may include First Aid certification, belaying certifications for rock climbing and canoe certifications among others. There will also be more opportunity for the participants to explore leadership roles, learn about child development and care and give thought to their own personal goals and how working at camp may help them to attain these.

A C.I.T. is a Counsellor in Training who will be assigned the responsibilities as a junior cabin counsellor. They will still be under the direction and supervision of the L.I.P. Co-ordinator. L.I.P. II participants may, upon successful completion of their session, apply to be a C.I.T. the following summer in order to gain more experience.

Please understand that due to the number of applicants for counsellor positions we are unable to guarantee participants of the L.I.P. program a position of employment at Camp Narnia. As with all other counsellor applications we are looking for those who best demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the Camp programs, philosophy and rules of conduct and who have demonstrated skills in working with children and outdoor recreation programs.

Admission requirements:

• preference is a given to applicants who have completed the L.I.P. I program
• applicants should be 16-18 years
• submit a L.I.P. II application form PDF or Word Doc
• attend an interview
• demonstrate an understanding of the camp philosophy and be prepared to sign an agreement to adhere to camp rules

Program fee (LIP II):

• in order to facilitate the in-service training provided to LIP II participants and a more developed program there will be a fee
• cost for the session is $750 (includes GST). Please do not send payment until you are accepted into the program. At that time the full payment is due. There is a $50.00 cancellation charge.