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T h a n k y o u f o r y o u r i n t e r e s t i n t h e S A L T P r o g r a m! S A L T i s a n a c r o n y m f o r S k i l l s A n d L e a d e r s h i p T r a i n i n g . A t Wi d j i i t i w i n , t h e r e a r e n u me r o u s o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r a p p l i c a t i o n a n d t r a i n i n g i n a p e e r - l e d e n v i r o n me n t . T h i s p e e r i n t e r a c t i o n i s a k e y c o mp o n e n t i n t r a n s i t i o n i n g f r o m a n o b s e r v e r , t o a c o mp e t e n t l e a d e r . We s e e k t o me e t y o u n g p e o p l e w h e r e t h e y a r e , a n d j o u r n e y w i t h t h e m i n t h e d i r e c t i o n o f C h r i s t - l i k e n e s s . T h e c a mp e n v i r o n me n t i s r u s t i c a n d f u l l o f a d v e n t u r e , a n d S A L T u t i l i z e s t h e w o r l d - c l a s s Mu s k o k a s e t t i n g f o r i t s o f - s i t e r o c k c l i mb i n g a n d c a n o e t r i p s , w h e r e S A L T e r s l e a r n v a l u a b l e s k i l l s i n p r o j e c t a n d c o mmu n i t y ma n a g e me n t , w h i l e b e i n g c h a l l e n g e d w i t h s p i r i t u a l t r u t h f r o m t h e B i b l e . O u r q u a l i t y s t a f l i v e a l o n g s i d e c a mp e r s a n d s e e k t o s e t a G o d l y e x a mp l e t h a t w i l l i n s p i r e y o u t h t o n e w h e i g h t s a s t h e s a l t a n d t h e l i g h t o f t h e w o r l d . I n t h i s p a c k a g e y o u w i l l f n d mo r e i n f o r ma t i o n o n t h e p r o g r a mmi n g a n d r e q u i r e d i n f o r ma t i o n f o r a p p l i c a t i o n . P l e a s e r e a d t h r o u g h t h i s t h o r o u g h l y a s i t w i l l e x p l a i n mu c h o f w h a t i s n e e d e d t o h a v e a g r e a t e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e p r o g r a m. A n y q u e s t i o n s c a n b e d i r e c t e d t o t h e C a mp D i r e c t o r , J o s h @my c a mp . c a

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E x p e c t a t i o n s : T h e S A L T p r o g r a m i s d e s i g n e d t o me e t y o u t h w h e r e t h e y a r e a t a n d b e a c a t a l y s t t o mo v e t h e m t o w a r d s C h r i s t a n d e x p a n d t h e i r c a p a c i t y f o r i n f u e n c e . Theme Verses Matthew 5:13-16 You are the s a l t o f t h e e a r t h . But if the salt loses its saltiness how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the l i g h t o f t h e w o r l d . A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, l e t y o u r l i g h t s h i n e b e f o r e me n , that they may s e e y o u r g o o d d e e d s and p r a i s e y o u r F a t h e r i n h e a v e n . Leadership: Psalm 78:70-72 He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending the sheep he brought him to be t h e s h e p h e r d o f h i s p e o p l e Jacob, of Israel his inheritance. And D a v i d s h e p h e r d e d t h e m with i n t e g r i t y o f h e a r t ; with s k i l f u l h a n d s he led them. Wh o C a n C o me ? SALT Is open to campers 14 - 17 years of age. H o w l o n g i s t h e P r o g r a m? SALT is 4 weeks (28 days) long and includes as many as 336 programmed hours without including mealtimes. Wh a t k i n d o f A c c o mmo d a t i o n s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d ? SALTers are housed separately from other campers in one of our traditional cabins, in a boys or girls section, and under the direct supervision of a Cabin Leader. At times, opportunities may arise for SALTers to stay in a cabin with other campers to learn from one of our trained Cabin Leaders. During the canoe trip, SALTers and staff will have access to 3-season tents. Wh a t d o I g e t o u t o f t h e S A L T P r o g r a m? The personal nature of the program allows SALT to focus on personal growth. Each session is an amazing 4-week experience in the stunning outdoors of Muskoka. Everyone will find something different at Widjiitiwin, but here are some topics you can expect to discuss: Wh o a m I ? Wh o i s G o d ? Mo t i v a t i o n s i n L i f e Wh a t ' s n e x t ? A p p r e c i a t i n g O t h e r s P o s i t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p C o n f i c t R e s o l u t i o n P o s s i b l e C a r e e r s G o a l S e t t i n g E s s e n t i a l e l e me n t s o f a T e a m C h a r a c t e r a n d I n t e g r i t y P e r s o n a l I mp r o v e me n t P l a n n i n g P g 1

T o p i c s t o E x p l o r e : S o c i a l S t y l e s a n d MB T I p e r s o n a l p r o f l e s These tools seek to provide an understanding of yourself, to identify strengths in each other and break down barriers while uplifting the values of those around you. Using complementary approaches, these tools give a more complete view of how to understand yourself and be the best you can be. P r a c t i c a l R e s p o n s i b i l i t y SALTers will have opportunities to be trained and to instruct and facilitate games and activities, as well as leading campers in spiritual discussion. Additionally, opportunities to experience hospitality and service areas of camp in a constructive manner that is unique for every group. This might include building a step for the waterfront, or props for a program. S p i r i t u a l D e v e l o p me n t During the course of the program, special guests and staff present examples of leadership from the Bible, examining the character, impact and significance of the events and individuals that God used in the course of the scriptural narrative. SALTers also experience spiritual disciplines demonstrated from scripture, and are encouraged to journal about those experiences while building a healthy spiritual lifestyle. R e c r e a t i o n a n d U n i q u e E x p e r i e n c e s In addition to all of the training, SALTers will have a lot of opportunity for FUN. Swimming in waterfalls and lakes, exploring and participating in elaborate games that happen only at camp, broaden the cultural horizon while emphasizing a need for recreation in community. C o mmu n i t y S e r v i c e Utilizing partnerships in the community, SALTers will provide valuable assistance to a local agency or organization that connects them to areas of special need that exist in most communities. This is often considered one of the most impactful experiences by SALT alumni, where they can actively meet a need. S p e c i a l i z e d L e a d e r s h i p S e s s i o n s Discussions around key components of teamwork and leadership models provide a model for future development. This is facilitated by established leaders with compelling visual aids. P g 2