Camp Leadership Programs

For teens ages 14-16 at the time of the camp session


About Beekman Day Camp's Leadership Programs
Beekman Day Camp is unique among Recreation Department camps in that it hires a Leadership Professional to facilitate leadership development in our oldest campers before they leave us for the work world. The program is SELECTIVE and interested youth must apply and be accepted into the program BEFORE registering for camp.

There are 8 two-week sessions over two summers of progressive programming which must be taken sequentially. They are:
LIT (Leader in Training) Parts A & B offers General Leadership Training. LITs spend most of their time with their peers in leadership training & team building activities. They do some planning and presenting to younger campers, and some observing of camper groups. All interactions are followed by peer discussion of the experience.
CIT (Counselor in Training) Parts A & B offers General Camp Counselor Training/Interning. CITs spend increasingly more time interning with Counselors and a specific group of campers. They return to their peers once each day for reflection and debriefing their experiences.
RI (Rec Intern) Part A-Doffers Overall Park & Recreation Training/Interning. RIs spend part of the day working with Camp Administration to deliver an engaging all camp activity, doing routine cleaning and litter patrol, and planning and leading Beach Kids Club for Park Patrons.


About Beekman Day Camp
  • This summer campers "travel around the world in 40 days". Each session will find them pretending to be in a different region of our great country. For details on each leg of the tour, please see brochure.

  • Steps to Become part of Beekman Day Camp's Leadership Programs
    Eligibility to apply: Must be 14 to 16 years old

    Thank you for your interest in our Leadership Programs; they are an opportunity for our oldest campers to continue to be a part of camp, and to obtain some leadership skills for the work world. There is limited enrollment and they are selective. Please follow the steps below to apply and register for them!

    Step 1: Understand the program and the process
    1. Review p. 5 of the 2013 Beekman Day Camp Brochure to get an understanding of the program
    2. See entire Camp Brochure to understand what else is happening in camp
    Step 2: Apply for the Program
    1. Youth should complete the 2-page application
    2. Parent should review and sign
    3. Submit to Rec Office ASAP
    Step 3: Participate in Interview/Informational Meeting
    1. Attend the Interview date and time you checked off on the application
    Step 4: Register for Camp
    1. After your interview the parent/guardian will be contacted and told what level of leadership (LIT,CIT or RI) that the youth can register for
    2. Parent/Guardian completes information below in appropriate level (please note the registration dates) and desired Session dates
    3. Parent/Guardian/Physician complete Camper Info and Medical Forms and submits them at least ONE WEEK BEFORE camp starts
    Step 5: Show up and enjoy one of the best Leadership programs around!

    If you have any questions, please call us at the Rec Office!

    Annual Proof of Residency
    *To be eligible for Town of Beekman resident discounts for
    programs, proof of residency is checked annually for all participants, including those who have previously been enrolled. We will check the tax rolls but depending on the outcome, you may be asked to provide:
    1. A tax or utility bill, AND
    2. Proof of identity in the form of a State Issued Photo ID

    What to Bring to Camp
    All items must be labeled!
    Bathing suit and towel
    Sunscreen
    Lunch or lunch money
    Water bottle
    Snockers: sneakers & socks
    Smock or old T-shirt
    Rain gear - we love to play in the rain!
    Please leave toys and electronics at home

    Mandatory Medical Forms
    As required by the Board of Health the forms listed below must be in the camp office one week prior to the start of your child’s first session so we can properly list all concerns for the staff BEFORE the campers arrive. All forms are available online or in the Recreation Office.
    1. Health History
    2. Immunization Record (signed by Physician)
    3. Mandatory Physician’s Orders (Completed by the Physician)
    Forms brought the day OF camp will result in a long delay: your child will NOT be permitted to join their group until the list is updated and distributed to all staff.

    Program Transfer Fee
    There is a $10 fee anytime a participant changes sessions, dates, or programs

    Refund Policy & Procedures
    • All cancellation/refund requests must be in writing
    • A prorated refund minus a $15 Cancellation Fee will be applied only if a replacement can be found
    • A Doctor’s note is required prior to the end of the program for requests related to illness or accident
    • A full refund will be given for any program cancelled by the Recreation Department due to lack of enrollment.
    • No refunds are made due to acts of God/weather if the Town has already incurred expenses

    Additional Forms and Files:



    Register Code Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Location Fees
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 1 LIT Part A  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  06/24/2013 - 07/05/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $125.00 R, $150.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 1 CIT Part A  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  06/24/2013 - 07/05/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $75.00 R, $100.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 1 RI  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  06/24/2013 - 07/05/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $50.00 R, $75.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 2 LIT Part B  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/08/2013 - 07/19/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $125.00 R, $150.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 2 CIT Part B  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/08/2013 - 07/19/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $75.00 R, $100.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 2 RI  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/08/2013 - 07/19/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $50.00 R, $75.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 3 LIT Part A  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/22/2013 - 08/02/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $125.00 R, $150.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 3 CIT Part A  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/22/2013 - 08/02/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $75.00 R, $100.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 3 RI  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  07/22/2013 - 08/02/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $50.00 R, $75.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 4 LIT Part B  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  08/05/2013 - 08/16/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $125.00 R, $150.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 4 CIT Part B  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  08/05/2013 - 08/16/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $75.00 R, $100.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission
     
    Must apply & be interviewed   Session 4 RI  14 - 16  N/A  Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri  08/05/2013 - 08/16/2013
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Camp $50.00 R, $75.00 NR 
      No Camp on July 4th. Camp or Leadership Director must authorize admission